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| Developer | Google and Acer Inc. |
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| Type | Laptops Tablets |
| Availability | October 4, 2026
October 5, 2026
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| Aluminium OS (based on Android and ChromeOS) | |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | |
| Memory | 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage | 256 or 512 GB |
| Sound | Stereo speakers |
| Website | googlebook |
The Acer Googlebook 14 is a laptop developed by Acer Inc. and Google that runs Googlebook OS. It is slated to be released in October 2026.[1]
History
[edit]Google first confirmed it was developing a successor to the Chromebook and Pixelbook Go, a lineup of mid to low-range laptop computers that run ChromeOS popular in U.S. K–12 education, in July 2025, when executive Sameer Samat told TechRadar that it was "combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform", confirming months-long rumors and fulfilling decade-long wishes.[2] He teased the new platform again in September, at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit event with Google hardware chief Rick Osterloh and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, saying that it would be launched in the following year.[3]
In May 2026, at a livestreamed Google I/O pre-show entitled "The Android Show: I/O Edition", Google announced the Googlebook alongside Android 17, highlighting its deep integration with Gemini Intelligence—a slate of generative artificial intelligence (AI) features powered by Gemini—and revealing that the first devices in the product line would be available later that year.[4] The company declined to share the name of the operating system that powers Googlebooks but clarified that "Aluminium OS" was a codename during development and would not be the actual name.[5] Initial third-party original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners included Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo; the Google Pixel team declined to comment on whether they would develop their own Googlebooks. Senior director Alexander Kuscher told Wired that Googlebooks would "sit at the more premium end of the laptop market", contrasting Chromebooks,[4] which would continue to be supported post-launch.[5]
Release
[edit]On August 18, 2026, Google sent out invites for the next event, which was set for September 15 in New York City.[6][7] On September 14, 2026, Google announced the pre-order date for the upcoming Googlebooks, set for September 21.[8][9] A "Opening Night" event was announced for the first wave of Googlebooks, set for October 5.[10][11]
The Acer Googlebook 14 was announced on September 21, along with the rest of the Googlebook lineup from Asus Dell, HP and Lenovo.[12][13]
Features
[edit]Hardware
[edit]The Acer Googlebook 14. It has an 14-inch WQXGA+ 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED display with a touchscreen and up to 500 nits peak brightness and Gorilla Glass.[1][13] It uses a 71Wh battery.[1][13] It supports Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, DisplayPort and USB Power Delivery.[1][13]
Software
[edit]The Acer Googlebook 14 ships with a new operating system called Googlebook OS, an operating system based on Android and ChromeOS.[13]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "The Acer Googlebook 14 is official: the only 360° convertible in the lineup starts at $899". Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News. 2026-09-21. Retrieved 2026-09-21.
- ↑ Ulanoff, Lance (July 11, 2025). "'I think you see the future first on Android' – Google's Android leader Sameer Samat". TechRadar.
- ↑ Peckham, James (September 25, 2025). "Google Teases Its Android PC Project Again. Qualcomm Says 'It's Incredible'". PCMag. Archived from the original on September 25, 2025. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
- 1 2 Chokkattu, Julian (May 12, 2026). "Googlebook Is Google's New AI-Powered Laptop Platform Built on Android". Wired. Archived from the original on May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
- 1 2 Di Benedetto, Antonio G. (May 12, 2026). "Google announces its Chromebook successor: the Googlebook". The Verge. Archived from the original on May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Google makes it official: Googlebook press event set for September in NYC". Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News. 2026-08-18. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
- ↑ Martindale, Jon (2026-08-19). "Googlebook Preview Event Confirmed, Set for Sept. 15 in NYC". PCMAG. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
- ↑ Li, Abner (2026-09-14). "Googlebook pre-orders start on September 21". 9to5Google. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
- ↑ Holt, Kris (2026-09-14). "Pre-orders for the Android-based Googlebook laptops open on September 21". Engadget. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
- ↑ "Mark your calendars: A Googlebook 'celebration' is happening next month". Android Authority. 2026-09-15. Retrieved 2026-09-21.
- ↑ Holt, Kris (2026-09-15). "A Googlebook 'celebration' event is set for October 5". Engadget. Retrieved 2026-09-21.
- ↑ "The ASUS Googlebook 14 is official: 2.18 pounds, 3K OLED, and Panther Lake power". Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News. 2026-09-21. Retrieved 2026-09-21.
- 1 2 3 4 5 bio, See full (2026-09-21). "The First Googlebooks Are Here, and They're Everything I Need in a Laptop - CNET". Retrieved 2026-09-21.
External links
[edit]- Acer Googlebook 14 – official website
