Google: Continued commitment to Chromebooks, and looking ahead
Google has announced its ongoing commitment to Chromebooks while introducing a new category of laptops called Googlebooks. These devices will integrate Gemini Intelligence to enhance productivity and streamline workflows for users. The company emphasizes the long-term reliability of Chromebooks, promising continued support and management options for organizations.
- ▪Googlebooks will provide personalized support and seamless compatibility across devices.
- ▪Chromebooks have been a secure and reliable option for schools and businesses for over 15 years.
- ▪ChromeOS will continue to receive 10 years of automatic updates for users.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 03:06:50 +0000 |
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Chrome EnterpriseOur continued commitment to Chromebooks, and looking aheadMay 13, 2026Naveen ViswanathaDirector, Product Management, ChromeOSBuilt-in Google AI for your business with Chromebook PlusChromebook Plus is powerful, affordable, and helps your team do more with Google AI built in.Learn more At the Android Show yesterday, we introduced Googlebooks: a new category of premium laptops built with Gemini’s helpfulness at the core. Designed for Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks will give personalized, proactive support across their workflows, access to powerful agentic capabilities, and seamless compatibility across their devices.For over 15 years, Chromebooks have given organizations a secure and reliable collection of devices helping schools and businesses all over the globe.
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