Google confirms some Chromebooks will be eligible to upgrade to Googlebook OS, though it hasn't said which models or when the rollout begins.

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When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Google's newest take on the laptop form factor makes sense for some users, but only if they use an Android phone for most of their digital life. How much time do you spend on your phone? Depending on a series of factors, there's a pretty decent chance that you use it more often than your laptop or desktop PC, especially if you take work out of the equation. If so, you're the kind of person for whom a Googlebook laptop makes sense. At least if that phone is Android.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This refurbished Lenovo 300e Chromebook has a touchscreen -- on sale for $79.99 (reg. Chrome OS runs light, so budget hardware from a few years back can still keep up with everyday browsing, docs, and streaming. This refurbished Lenovo 300e Chromebook pairs an 11.6-inch touchscreen with a Grade B refurb rating, and it's on sale for $79.99 (reg. Its Intel Celeron N3450 quad-core processor handles everyday tasks rather than heavy editing or processing.

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I still don't know who the Googlebook is for Sorry, Google: The launch of the Googlebook is about a month away and I'm still exceptionally skeptical. In this week's Smart Mode newsletter, I explain why. I understand Chromebooks, and so do you: They're lean, efficient devices designed to surf the web without breaking the bank. But everything I've seen recently says that Google's next effort, Googlebooks, are headed in the opposite direction. Productivity begins with your choice of device, and Google's Chromebooks have been spectacular in their pursuit of efficiency.

PCWorld explores how a long-time Chromebook enthusiast successfully convinced his Windows-loyal brother to switch by debunking common misconceptions about ChromeOS devices. Modern Chromebooks have evolved beyond outdated limitations, now supporting Android and Linux apps, offering offline functionality, and providing robust security features suitable for all users. The key to Chromebook satisfaction involves investing around $500 for quality hardware rather than choosing budget models that create poor user experiences. I've been a Chromebook fan and advocate for many years now. I bought my first one back in 2013, just a couple years after they debuted, and I've since purchased several more. If you ask me why, it's because I love their affordability, versatility, and simplicity. This trio of pros led me to switch from Windows laptops to Chromebooks and I haven't looked back. But not everyone is as gung-ho about Google's laptops as me, and that includes my older brother--we'll call him "Jack"--who, for every bit of praise I lavish on Chromebooks, always has an objection. Jack was recently in the market for a new laptop, so I made it my mission to convince him to buy a Chromebook.

Google I/O is back with updates to Search, Android, Gemini, and a fresh peek at upcoming Android XR smart glasses. Here's how to watch the announcements live and what to expect. This is the annual developer event and product showcase where Google shows off all the shiny new updates to its Android operating system and other platforms, as well as new features and improvements to its artificial intelligence models. The big announcements at Google I/O usually come in the form of a livestreamed keynote event at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, hosted by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. That starts on Tuesday, May 19, at 10 am Pacific time (1 pm Eastern).