Googlebook hands-on: 8 key things about Google's new laptops

Android Authority spent two hours with the five new Googlebook models, Google's first laptop line running GooglebookOS, a hybrid of ChromeOS and Android. Pre-orders opened September 21, with retail launch on October 4 in the U.S. and prices from $899 to $1,299. Android 17 pairing brings Continue On, App Cast and phone file access, while Gemini is summoned by wiggling the Magic Pointer.

• Five Googlebook models range from $899 to $1,299, retail launch October 4
• GooglebookOS merges ChromeOS and Android with Material 3 Expressive design
• Continue On and App Cast move apps and files between phone and laptop
• Gemini activates via Magic Pointer gesture and can flag scam emails