Published Nov 7, 2026, 1:00 PM EST

Jade Bryan is a Feature Author at Android Police with over a decade of tech reviews and news reporting experience, stretching back to the Symbian era and the early days of Android. He covers the breadth of the mobile industry, specializing in operating system deep-dives, app testing, and hardware analysis.

In his spare time, you can find him tinkering with his Android devices and wearables, seeking ways tech can improve daily life. He also enjoys playing MMORPGs, traveling, or feeding stray cats and dogs.

Last month, Google launched Googlebook, and while it's fantastic new hardware that bridges my phone and my desktop, it didn't fully sell me.

Don't get me wrong, I was excited when Google teased Googlebook, all the way up to its release. However, given their premium price and unbaked (Googlebook OS) experience , I didn't risk buying one, since spending almost a grand sounds like a big gamble.

I realized I have a Samsung Galaxy phone that supports DeX.…