Googlebook OS: Google's Attack on Apple and Microsoft – from €1,199

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When you think of desktop operating systems, Windows or macOS probably come to mind first. Now Google wants to place a third name alongside them with Googlebook OS – and the entry point in Europe carries a hefty price tag.

Google and its partners have unveiled the first computers running the brand-new desktop operating system Googlebook OS. According to t3n, it combines Android with ChromeOS and brings the AI Gemini directly to the desktop. With this, Google is deliberately positioning the system as an answer to Apple and Microsoft.

What is Googlebook OS?

According to t3n, Googlebook OS is a brand-new desktop operating system that merges Android and ChromeOS. The entry on Wikipedia describes it as an Android-based desktop operating system. The app world of Android thus meets the cloud logic of ChromeOS.

The official product page googlebook.google also mentions a „striking light bar" that displays battery level and status at a glance – a new design element of the devices.

How much do the first devices cost?

According to t3n, the first computers running Googlebook OS start in Europe at €1,199. This clearly places Google in the premium segment.

For comparison: in the US, the starting price is $899 according to googlebook.google. The European price is significantly higher – a familiar pattern with new tech hardware.

Gemini takes center stage

According to Google itself, the new system is built entirely around AI. Gemini – Google's AI assistant – is meant to be more than just an app, but rather to permeate the entire operating system.

What this looks like in everyday use remains to be seen. PC-WELT has already had hands-on time with the first series of laptops – but real-world, everyday experiences are still pending.

Google's Attack on Apple and Microsoft

The message is clear: t3n frames the project as Google's „answer to Apple and Microsoft". With this, the company is attacking a market that has been dominated by Windows and macOS for decades.

Googlewatchblog writes that Google will bring the laptops to market „in a few weeks." This means Googlebook OS is no longer a research project, but a market-ready product.

What this means for you

If you already work a lot with Google services and rely on Gemini, Googlebook OS could be an exciting alternative to Windows or macOS. You'll only know for sure once initial devices have been tested in everyday use over a longer period. Until then, it's worth taking a look at the hands-on reports from PC-WELT and the official info at googlebook.google.