Why did we make Googlebooks? Why did we call them Googlebooks? What's a Googlebook? We made a lil video to explain 😀 This is Googlebook piped.video/QChxpOUxLDY?is=NrPh…

🛠 We're launching the first beta for Android 17 QPR3 today! Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 is rolling out for the Pixel 6a and later. If you're enrolled in the Android Beta program, check for an update to build DP11.260918.005 (Pixel 11 series) or DP11.260918.006 (all other devices). Help us test our Q1 2027 release! P.S. Don't expect a ton of visible changes in this release. It's only the first beta for a minor quarterly release :)

Lots of discussion out there about our next model(!), so I wanted to give an early look as soon as possible. Introducing Gemini 4 Argon! It shows frontier performance in complex workflows, cyber defense and software engineering. Teams are using it extensively at Google, from coding to quantum computing, great feedback. Here’s a look at the benchmarks:

Today we’re introducing Gemini 4 Argon. It delivers frontier performance in complex workflows across real-world software engineering, knowledge work, and cybersecurity defense with an industry-leading 1M token output limit.

We've rolled out the fix for this! It’s available now in the latest version of the @GooglePhotos app (version 7.94.0.988717361). Thank you to those who flagged this to us! 🙏

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At #SnapdragonSummit, special guest @backlon dropped by the live show to break down the new Googlebook and how it differs from other laptops. (Thanks to Qualcomm for sponsoring The Shortcut this week!)

📣 Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 is coming to Android Beta testers! CP41.260831.007 will be available for the Pixel 6a and later. Happy testing!

I wonder if they'll have anybody good on in a few minutes... 🙃

Check it and the other features out at googlebook.com ... and if you got a travel story that could use continue on, let me know! ⤵️

Here's @rosterloh and @cristianoamon at #snapdragonsummit talking about how Gemini Intelligence is changing how we use our entire ecosystem of devices, from phones to cars to watches to laptops

💻Introducing Googlebook OS, our new platform that combines the best of Android and ChromeOS! Googlebook OS is built on the Android tech stack and is paired with desktop foundations from ChromeOS, and it'll get updates for up to 10 years! Learn more👇 teddit.net/r/Android/comment…

If you’re looking for a premium laptop that works well alongside your Android phone, check out Googlebook — it’s a new category of laptop designed to help you get things done and anticipate your needs. Googlebook brings together the best of ChromeOS and the powerful Android experience our users know and love, including Gemini Intelligence.

Googlebook is officially open for pre-order starting today! 🚀 We took the best of ChromeOS and Android to create a brand-new category of laptop with Gemini intelligence at the core. If you’re an Android user, Googlebook is the ultimate companion that lets you naturally move between your phone and laptop to get things done. Our hardware partners (Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo) brought their stunning, premium designs to life using materials like aluminum, magnesium, and carbon fiber. These devices feature up to 2.8K OLED displays and a baseline of 16GB of high-speed memory across the portfolio. And yes, we're bringing back a favorite: the Glowbar! 💡 Here’s a snapshot of the helpful features on Googlebook: 📲 Continue On: Pick up on your laptop exactly where you left off on your phone. 📁 Files: Access your phone's photos and files instantly from your Googlebook. 💻 Cast My Apps: Stream and interact with your phone's apps in a desktop window. 🪄 Magic Pointer: Wiggle your cursor to bring Gemini directly to any screen. 🎙️ Rambler: Turn spoken thoughts into structured, ready-to-share notes. Starting at $899 with 12 months of Google AI Pro included. Pre-order yours today and get ready to experience a more seamless ecosystem! 👇 blog.google/products-and-pla…