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4 publications · September 21, 2026
Google officially announces Googlebooks, starting at $899 from five manufacturers
Key points
- Google has officially announced Googlebooks, a new device category running a platform that combines ChromeOS and Android.
- Five manufacturers will bring the first models to market: Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.
- Prices start at $899.
- Consumer launch is set for early October, with pre-orders open now.
- Googlebooks will receive 10 years of OS updates.
- OS installs run in the background, according to coverage.
Summary
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Google previewed Googlebooks in May and made the full announcement on September 21, ahead of the launch. Google confirmed the pricing, the makers, the launch timing and the update promise, details it had not shared in May.
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