Googlebook Laptops Set for Australia on October 5 With Android Phone Handoff

Google has announced a new laptop category called Googlebook, with the first models scheduled to reach Australian shelves on October 5, 2026. The company says the platform combines an Android software foundation with desktop elements from ChromeOS and is designed to move work between an Android phone and a laptop. The announcement is a product plan, not evidence that the devices are already on sale or that their features have been independently tested.

The initial machines are to be made by ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo, with an Australian recommended retail price starting at A$2,299. Google describes touchscreens with displays up to 2.8K OLED, processors from Intel and Qualcomm, and dedicated neural processing units above 45 TOPS. The range of specifications means buyers will need to compare the particular model rather than assume every configuration has the maximum display specification or the same processor.

Phone integration is the central distinction. Google says a Continue On feature will let a task begun on a compatible handset resume on the laptop, while a Files view can expose phone photos and documents and Cast My Apps can show mobile apps in a desktop window. The announcement’s notes say a phone running Android 17 or later and setup are required for these phone features. That condition matters to anyone assessing whether an existing handset will work.

The laptops will also include Gemini features, including a cursor gesture to call up assistance for on-screen tasks and a tool for organizing dictated notes. Google says internet access, age and country or language restrictions apply to some AI functions, and it advises checking generated responses. The platform also promises a desktop Chrome browser, Android apps and a Linux environment for development.

Google says updates will continue for up to ten years from launch. Its announcement gives an Australian date and price; it does not establish an India release date or price. The practical test after launch will be how reliably the promised phone handoff and desktop applications work across manufacturers and everyday tasks.