In this episode of The Vergecast, guest host David Imel sits down with reviewer Antonio G. Di Benedetto to share hands-on impressions of the new Googlebooks. Built by partner brands including Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, and Asus, these machines run the new Googlebook OS and feature a built-in Glowbar.
For smartphone users—especially those in the Android ecosystem—this development is notable for its focus on cross-device synergy. With heavy Android phone and Gemini integration baked right in, these new laptops aim to bridge the gap between your mobile device and everyday computing.
Check out the full episode of The Vergecast to hear the complete discussion and find out how these new devices perform in early testing.
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