Googlebook OS not yet available on all Chromebooks

Google has not yet released the list of Chromebooks that will be compatible with its new operating system, Googlebook. The company has not specified which models will support the transition or when it will occur.

Reddit user tests Googlebook on ASUS Chromebook Plus

A Reddit user attempted to install Googlebook on their ASUS Chromebook Plus, a device not officially listed as compatible. The user shared their experience after several days of effort to get the system running smoothly, though not fully functional.

Early Googlebook devices are expensive

The first devices officially running Googlebook OS have just started shipping, with prices exceeding $1,000. These are the only devices currently available that are fully supported by the new operating system.

User reports mixed results with unofficial installation

The user reported that while the system runs smoothly on their ASUS Chromebook Plus, some features are still missing. Wi-Fi, audio, and integration with Pixel devices are not working properly, likely due to missing drivers and compatibility issues.

Googlebook OS combines Android and ChromeOS

Googlebook OS is built on the Android technology stack with the ChromeOS desktop interface layered on top. This hybrid approach aims to bring the flexibility of Android to a desktop environment.

Google delays updates for some Chromebooks

Earlier this year, Google announced that certain Chromebooks purchased between 2026 and 2034 would receive updates for only eight years instead of the previously promised ten. The company has committed to supporting recent eligible Chromebooks during the transition to Googlebook.

Previous attempts to run Googlebook on other devices

Before the official release of Googlebook, some tech enthusiasts had already managed to install the operating system on Mac devices with 16GB of memory, showing that the system is not limited to Chromebooks alone.