Google has announced the Googlebook, a new line of premium AI-powered laptops running on a custom Android-based operating system, set to launch this fall. The devices are being developed in collaboration with major PC manufacturers like Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

• The headline feature is the Magic Pointer, an AI-enhanced cursor that offers contextual suggestions and actions based on on-screen content.
• Key features include Quick Access for seamless phone file access and Cast My Apps to run Android apps directly on the laptop.
• The Googlebook is positioned as a premium device, distinct from existing Chromebooks, and is aimed at competing with high-end laptops like the MacBook Air, with pricing expected to be above KES 100,000 in Kenya.