While official details about the chipsets and devices remain undisclosed, code on Chromium Gerrit and leaked information show that development for hardware powered by each vendor is already well underway.
Intel: Three Generations in Parallel
Development is progressing on Googlebooks featuring Intel chipsets, spanning multiple generations of hardware.
Early development was tracked for "Fatcat," a reference board powered by Intel's Panther Lake architecture (Intel Core Ultra Series 3), which has also been linked to Aluminium OS. Six derivative models have since emerged from Fatcat, with three showing explicit manufacturer ties: "Lapis" (ASUS), "Ruby" (Lenovo), and "Moonstone" (Acer).
Meanwhile, three models based on the Intel Wildcat Lake architecture—"Ojal," "Matsu," and "Kodkod"—have been identified branching from the "Ocelot" reference board. Positioned as the successor to the Intel N-series, Wildcat Lake could costly-align with more affordable Googlebook options down the road.
Furthermore, development is already underway for a reference board named "Atria," which features the next-generation Intel Nova Lake architecture. This indicates that Intel is actively preparing its supply chain for the subsequent generation of Googlebooks.
Qualcomm: Snapdragon X Series
Qualcomm’s Googlebook efforts involve multiple derivative models under active development. Among them is "Bluey," a device powered by the Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100), a chipset originally released for Windows laptops. Signs also point to the potential adoption of the higher-tier Snapdragon X Elite.
Additionally, development is progressing on a new chipset and accompanying device codenamed "Calypso". This suggests that Qualcomm is also laying the groundwork for its next wave of hardware supply.
MediaTek: Kompanio or Dimensity CX?
In contrast to Intel and Qualcomm, MediaTek’s current Googlebook footprint appears to be focused on a single model. Development has long been tracked for "Sapphire," a device utilizing the high-end Kompanio Ultra chipset, which was announced in April 2025 for Chromebook Plus. Unlike its competitors, MediaTek has not yet been spotted developing multiple hardware lineups.
Meanwhile, MediaTek has announced a branding shift, renaming its Googlebook-targeted chipsets from the Chromebook-oriented "Kompanio" to "Dimensity CX". While "Sapphire" is expected to launch with the Kompanio Ultra, it remains uncertain whether the processor will ultimately debut under the Dimensity CX moniker.
Current Premium Focus, with Room to Expand
The initial wave of Googlebooks is scheduled to launch in Fall 2026, targeting an ultra-premium price segment.
According to an interview with Google VP John Maletis reported by Chrome Unboxed, Google is enforcing strict quality benchmarks for the Googlebook brand. Only hardware configurations that meet these rigorous standards—such as Intel Panther Lake, Snapdragon X Plus, or MediaTek’s flagship silicon—will be certified as Googlebooks.
However, Maletis also revealed that Google intends to expand the platform's pricing structure in the future. Emphasizing that Google has always prioritized technology access across all budgets, he indicated that the platform will gradually move into more affordable price tiers over time.