What you need to know
- A rumor on social media claims Samsung is working on a Googlebook and that its specifications have appeared on Geekbench.
- The device was listed with the Snapdragon X Elite (like the other Googlebooks) with 16GB RAM and Android 17.
- The first wave of Googlebooks opened for pre-orders in mid-September with a starting of $899 from ASUS, Dell, HP, and more.
Google launched its Googlebook series of laptops, which replace the old (but gold?) Chromebooks. A report on social media claims to have spotted Samsung's entry into the series.
A post by tipster Abhishek Yadav on X claims Samsung's "first Googlebook" is passing through Geekbench with some interesting specifications (via Android Headlines). Among the listed specs is Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite SoC. This is what the first wave of Googlebooks also features. The tipster states the listing details the chip with 12 cores (four of them clock in at 3.42GHz with eight at 4.01GHz).
Right beside the SoC is the alleged laptop's GPU: the Adreno X1-85. Elsewhere, Geekbench's listing suggests Samsung's first Googlebook could feature Android 17 as its software with 16GB of RAM.
What's interesting is that we should also note a previous rumor from SamMobile. The publication once alleged that Samsung's upcoming laptop, which appears to be a Googlebook, would feature Android software. However, those rumors claim Samsung could try to place its One UI design atop the OS, much like a Galaxy S phone or Galaxy Z foldable.
It is still incredibly early. Details are light, but more is expected to come to light.
The second wave?
I'd be interested in a Googlebook from Samsung. Actually, I'm also interested in the ASUS version. Some of those rumors that mentioned Samsung might put its One UI skin atop the laptop's Android OS sound like a neat idea. One UI has gotten better in terms of design, and hopefully its fluidity remains on the laptop, too. There are still a lot of unknowns, so it'd be nice to see the laptop already.
The Googlebooks were revealed during The Android Show in May. The laptops marked the future of the company's laptops, which were previously known as Chromebooks. Skip ahead to September 21, and you've got open pre-orders. Googlebook pre-orders got underway a couple of weeks ago with the first wave, courtesy of ASUS, Dell, HP, and more.
The Googlebook starts at $899. Consumers can find them through Google or retailers like Best Buy. The laptops feature touchscreens, haptic glass trackpads, and backlit keyboards. Strong Android pairing was another key highlight for Google. Users can sign in, bringing over their Android phone settings, saved passwords, messages, and more. Then, you have Magic Pointer.
Magic Pointer is a standout AI feature for the Googlebook. Users need only hover over something with their mouse pointer and call on Gemini to help. We were hesitant about the Googlebook, but after spending some time with them at Snapdragon Summit, they've surprised us.
