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I waited years for Googlebooks " but I wish I hadn't
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (380+ words) The original Google Pixelbook is one of my favorite laptops. Myself and others used it as our primary laptops for years. But, sadly, I eventually couldn't use mine for work anymore. The aging i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of…...
Googlebooks could inherit a Chromebook problem even before they launch
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (410+ words) Chromebooks have been very popular in US classrooms thanks to their affordable prices, simple management tools, and tight integration with Google's education ecosystem. But one major US school district is now changing camps, and it could hint at a much…...
I thought the Googlebook would be Google's Mac Book moment. It couldn't be further from it
1+ week, 4+ day ago (227+ words) The new Googlebook appears to be bridging the gap between an Android phone and a computer " something Android users have envied in the i Phone-Mac Book pairing since the beginning of time. It feels, at a cursory look, like it's…...
Are Googlebooks the future? Not even Google seems to know
1+ week, 3+ day ago (665+ words) It's official: Googlebooks have arrived. The new laptop platform is powered by Android, yet in many ways it looks and feels more like an upgrade to Chrome OS than a whole new platform. While it's still early days and there's…...
5 Chromebooks you should buy now instead of waiting for a Googlebook
1+ week, 4+ day ago (779+ words) Starting this fall, the first-ever Googlebooks will officially hit store shelves. Googlebooks are the spiritual successor to Chromebooks, and Google is pitching them as combining the best of Android and Chrome OS to create a new type of Google laptop…...
Googlebooks will be better than the Mac Book Neo for one simple reason " and it's not performance
1+ week, 4+ day ago (471+ words) Google's latest attempt at making premium laptops is here, and they're called Googlebooks. Putting the silly name aside, Googlebooks look poised to strike the perfect balance between the versatile Chrome OS ecosystem and the premium design of the now-discontinued Pixelbooks....
Google's Chromebook reassurance comes with a very Googlebooks-shaped catch
1+ week, 4+ day ago (568+ words) Matt Horne has been a key member of the Android Authority team since 2017, helping readers find the best tech deals and covering pivotal sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday. Alongside his knack for finding bargains, Matt stays on…...
Google confirms new Chromebooks are still coming, even as Googlebooks loom large
1+ week, 4+ day ago (308+ words) With Google unveiling its brand new Googlebooks platform, one major question immediately came to mind: are Chromebooks on their way out? Well, now we know the answer, and it appears Chromebooks aren't going anywhere, at least in the near term....
Googlebook is proof Android still has an identity problem
1+ week, 4+ day ago (715+ words) Robert Triggs is Head of Testing and Data Science at Android Authority, leading on technical features, benchmarking, and smartphone camera analysis. He also brings readers the latest and greatest technology commentaries, reviews, buyer guides, explainers, and more. In the wild,…...
There's good news if you want Googlebooks with great battery life
1+ week, 4+ day ago (146+ words) Google announced Googlebooks yesterday, and this new laptop category is effectively powered by Android. There are still plenty of questions about the hardware and software, but the company has revealed more details in a new interview. Google executive John Maletis…...