Early Googlebook OS reviews flag Android app and Gemini issues

Early reviews of Googlebook OS by PCMag and The Guardian found problems with Android app compatibility, account switching and Gemini features. The laptops start at $899, and Google promises software updates for up to 10 years.

• Gmail opens as a browser tab, and personal and work inboxes can't be merged
• Samsung Notes isn't available via Google Play, and sideloading its APK fails
• Gemini won't install apps or rename files, and Magic Cue didn't activate in two weeks
• Pairing with a Pixel 11 Pro took about two hours of troubleshooting