Google has quietly kicked off development on a new board codenamed "Meru" within its Snapdragon X-powered "Bluey" family.
Early code references indicate that Meru copies its initial design from "Quartz"—an upcoming HP Googlebook—though because the project is currently in its early, minimal configuration phase, detailed hardware specifications remain sparse.
Built from the "Quartz" Baseline
The newly spotted Meru board is being constructed using Quartz (HP Googlebook 14c), a confirmed HP-made Googlebook, as its foundation.
Consequently, most of Meru’s code currently mirrors Quartz, leaving its standalone identity and unique hardware features undisclosed for now.
While Meru could ultimately be manufactured by HP like its baseline counterpart, key signals point toward a potential Lenovo partnership. The term "baseline" often suggests a reference template shared across multiple vendors, and the developer responsible for this commit has recently worked on several Lenovo devices, including:
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Sapphire: Lenovo Googlebook m (13", 11)
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Ciri: Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9
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Pujjocento: Lenovo Chromebook 100e Gen 5 (Intel)
If Meru maintains the baseline hardware specifications set by Quartz, expected features may include:
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Display: 14-inch
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Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100
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Memory: 32 GB RAM
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Ports: 2 × USB-C
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Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7
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Security: Fingerprint sensor
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Input: Haptic touchpad
However, both the target manufacturer and technical specifications remain unconfirmed and are subject to change as development progresses.
Expected Release: Fall 2026 or Later
The first wave of Snapdragon X-powered Googlebooks scheduled for launch in Fall 2026 is expected to feature the Quartz and Mica models. Given the timing of their initial commits, Meru and other recently uncovered boards—such as Annite and Pic—are likely targeted for release later in late 2026 or beyond.