An update to the Google Play Store listing for the Googlebook-targeted "Desktop Camera" app has revealed a new icon, screenshot imagery showing what appears to be the final UI, and key feature details. When the app was first spotted on the Play Store back in February, it featured only a Pixel Camera-like icon and placeholder assets, leaving its detailed functionality unknown.
Updated Description and Screenshots
According to the updated description for the Desktop Camera app on the Google Play Store, it is designed for large displays, tablets, and desktops, with native support for touch, mouse, and keyboard inputs.
The listing highlights four core features:
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Large-screen design: A responsive UI built for tablets, laptops, and desktops, complete with landscape support.
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External webcam support: Easily connect and switch between external USB webcams.
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Smart document scanning: Uses machine learning for automatic cropping and image enhancement to create crisp digital copies of physical documents.
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QR code scanning: Quickly scans QR codes for immediate access to links and information.
While document and QR code scanning are already supported on the Pixel Camera and Chromebook camera apps, the addition of external webcam support and large-screen layout optimizations strongly suggests the app is built with Googlebooks in mind.
The revised UI places a gallery directly under the shutter button, with photo/video mode toggles in the bottom-right corner and settings in the bottom-left—a layout closely mirroring the Pixel Camera app on the Pixel Tablet. The app icon has also been refreshed, trading its Pixel Camera resemblance for a new color scheme with updated gradients.
Based on this UI, the "Lenovo Googlebook Duet m (13”, 11)"—expected to be the sole tablet model in the initial Googlebook lineup—appears to be the device best positioned to take full advantage of these features.
Pre-installed Apps for Googlebook Take Shape
Currently, "Desktop Camera" and Magic Pointer are the only two apps confirmed for Googlebook. While both appear to still be in development, their active presence and updates on the Play Store indicate steady progress toward the anticipated fall 2026 Googlebook launch.
Looking ahead, the ecosystem is expected to expand beyond official Google apps to include third-party Android software optimized for Googlebook, such as Adobe Premiere and Canva.
via 9to5Google