Leaked press images show a new laptop and 2-in-1 tablet from Lenovo featuring Googlebook branding and integrated AI features.
Key facts
- •Lenovo is among the manufacturers, including Acer, Asus, Dell, and HP, scheduled to release Googlebook models in Fall 2026.
- •The Googlebook platform, which is based on Android, was officially announced in May.
- •Leaked images also show an AI mouse currently in development by Lenovo.
- •The new hardware is expected to move away from ChromeOS in favor of a new operating system.
Lenovo is expected to launch new Googlebook models later this year, with leaked press images providing a first look at the hardware. The leaked devices include a laptop available in two sizes and a 2-in-1 tablet, both of which feature Googlebook branding on the keyboard.
Design and Hardware Features
The leaked Lenovo devices share design similarities with the company's existing Chromebook lineup. The laptop features a light strip on the back, mirroring the glowing bar seen in official Googlebook renders released earlier this year. The 2-in-1 tablet includes a light bar on its rear camera housing, a design element reportedly similar to the glowing orb expected on the upcoming Pixel 11 series.
AI Integration and Software
Googlebooks are expected to replace ChromeOS with a new operating system and feature deep integration with Gemini AI. The keyboards on the leaked devices include a dedicated hardware key marked with Google’s “G” branding, which is reported to surface Gemini. Additionally, the keyboards feature a Quick Insert button in the position typically occupied by the Caps Lock key.
Timeline
- MayGoogle announced the Android-based Googlebook platform.
- 2024Chromebooks introduced a Quick Insert button to access Gemini.
- Fall 2026Manufacturers are expected to release the first Googlebook models.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Verge.
