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Googlebooks are moving beyond traditional laptops, and the next one might look more like a tablet.

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Googlebooks have only been around for a little over a month, but Google is already looking beyond traditional laptops . The company has confirmed that detachable Googlebooks are on the way, meaning we could soon see devices that work as both a tablet and a laptop without carrying two separate gadgets.

The announcement came during the Android Dev Summit 2026, where Google outlined its plans to expand the Googlebook lineup beyond the clamshell and convertible designs currently available. While the company hasn’t revealed an official launch date or shown any hardware, an earlier leak suggests Lenovo could be the first manufacturer to bring one to market.

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