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Google Sets September 15 Preview for Googlebook Laptops

Google will use the New York media preview to explain the Android‑native, Gemini‑first software that defines the new premium laptop category.

Overview

  • Google invited media to a New York City preview on September 15, 2026, that will include a leadership keynote and hands‑on demo stations for partner hardware.
  • Googlebook is described by the company as a new platform built on an Android codebase with Gemini AI integrated into the OS, a claim the company plans to detail at the preview.
  • Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo are confirmed as initial manufacturing partners and will show devices that share a distinctive Glowbar LED on the lid.
  • Reported software features include an intelligent cursor called Magic Pointer, close phone‑to‑laptop app and file integration, and a Quick Access phone file feature, though full specs and benchmarks may remain embargoed.
  • Price and public shipping dates remain unannounced; early reports and leaks suggest starting prices above $999 and specific retail listings have surfaced claiming higher figures for some models, a situation that could be affected by global memory supply pressures.