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Just last week, we reported on a glaring omission during the launch of the Googlebook platform: the highly anticipated “Better Together” sync features simply refused to work with recent Samsung Galaxy devices. For a platform designed around deep Android integration, leaving the ecosystem’s largest smartphone manufacturer in the dark on day one was a massive […]

Earlier this week, we talked about the frustrating reality that several major Android games (like Call of Duty: Mobile) are currently blocked from installing on Googlebooks via the Play Store. Whether it’s due to missing developer whitelists or overzealous anti-cheat systems, having fan favorite apps unavailable on day one is never fun. But because Googlebook […]

If you are coming to Googlebook OS from a Chromebook, one of the first things you will notice is that your muscle memory might need a slight adjustment. While there are plenty of familiar elements, the vast library of keyboard shortcuts on Googlebook is different in many ways from what we’ve grown used to on […]

When you think about premium third-party accessories for your laptop, Logitech is almost always the first name that comes to mind. If you are unboxing a brand-new Googlebook anytime soon, you’ll be thrilled to know that Logitech has officially brought its Logi Options+ software directly to the platform, bringing a host of deep customizations and […]

When Google introduced Googlebook OS, the sleek, illuminated Glowbar on the lid of these laptops immediately stood out as a signature hardware feature. While it serves as a functional status indicator, it turns out Google’s engineers couldn’t resist having a little fun with it. Tucked away deep inside the system settings of every new Googlebook […]