Google sets Sept. 15 NYC event to unveil Googlebook laptops

Google Alphabet Inc. ↗ 1.05% has officially confirmed a dedicated media event in New York City on September 15 to unveil its new Googlebook laptop platform, according to invitations received by Chrome Unboxed. The event will mark the first full public showcase of the company's new category of laptops, which combines Chrome OS and Android into a unified operating system built around Gemini AI.chromeunboxed

What to Expect at the Event

The September 15 event will feature a keynote from Google leadership covering the new computing platform's software architecture and the vision behind merging Chrome OS web productivity with Android's native codebase. Attendees will also have hands-on access to devices at OEM partner demo stations, with media able to photograph, film, and benchmark the initial wave of hardware.androidauthority+1

Google's launch partners include Acer, Asus, Dell ↗ 1.68%, HP ↗ 0.81%, and Lenovo ↘ 1.06%, with approximately eight devices expected at the event, including traditional clamshell laptops and at least one tablet. The devices are expected to feature Google's HiLight LED bar — a glowing design element already seen on the Pixel 11 Pro lineup — and Gemini AI integration at their core.techadvisor+1

HP Leak Reveals 'Continue On' Feature

A separate leak on August 19 from Evan Blass on X provided the first glimpse of an HP Googlebook, highlighting a feature called "Continue On" — Google's answer to Apple's Handoff functionality. The leaked image shows Gmail in a two-pane layout and a Chrome icon with a phone indicator on the taskbar, suggesting seamless browsing continuity between Googlebooks and Android phones.androidauthority

The leak reveals little about HP's hardware specifics, though Android Authority noted hints of a dark blue or bluish-gray color for the outer shell and a physical webcam shutter. Googlebooks are expected to come with chips from Intel ↘ 2.24%, Qualcomm ↗ 0.01%, or MediaTek.androidauthority

A New Chapter for Google Laptops

Google first introduced the Googlebook concept at The Android Show in May 2026, describing it as "a new category of laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence". The platform is distinct from Chromebooks, which Google has confirmed will continue to receive updates. The September 15 event is expected to reveal the official name of the operating system — previously referred to internally as "Aluminium OS" — along with pricing and release dates for the first wave of devices.ubergizmo+3