Here is a roundup of the major news surrounding Googlebook and Aluminium OS for the week of September 14 to September 20, 2026.
This week saw significant movement in launch schedules, including the announcement of pre-orders opening on September 21 and a reveal event planned for October. In addition, leaked renders of first-wave hardware from various manufacturers and new details regarding accessories and cross-device features have emerged.
Pre-Order Launch and Reveal Event Schedule Confirmed
Google announced that pre-orders for Googlebook will open on September 21 at 9:00 AM EDT.
Following the pre-order launch, an official public celebration event titled "Opening Night" will take place in New York City on October 5. This event is slated to serve as the official unveiling for "the first laptop designed for Gemini Intelligence."
First-Wave Device Designs and Official Names Revealed
Ahead of pre-orders, new renders of Googlebook hardware from Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo have leaked. Notably, Acer's device design was fully revealed for the first time, moving past previous silhouette teasers.
New images of ASUS's "CX9406" were also published, corroborating earlier leaks regarding its top-cover Glow Bar and extensive port layout. Furthermore, official documentation confirmed that Dell's upcoming model will be named the "XPS Googlebook DX13267".
Additionally, code analysis of the "Aneto" development board indicates a high likelihood that it represents Acer's Snapdragon X Plus-powered Googlebook.
Accessory Specifications and Enhanced Smartphone Integration
Detailed specifications for Lenovo's dedicated peripheral, the "AI Mouse for Googlebook (M830)", surfaced via Lenovo's official site. The top "AI Key" launches Gemini and Magic Pointer, while the companion app "Lenovo Vantage" appeared on the Google Play Store, enabling DPI and lighting adjustments.
Additionally, a hardware diagnostic application titled "Lenovo Googlebook Diagnostics" was spotted on the Google Play Store.
Furthermore, devices running Android 17 received a new "Continue Activity" setting within cross-device services, setting the stage for seamless syncing and sharing of tasks, apps, and notifications between Googlebook and Android smartphones.
Leaked images also showcase the Lenovo Googlebook i (15", 12) and AI Mouse M830 alongside Motorola smartphones and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, highlighting manufacturer emphasis on multi-device ecosystem integration.