{
  "id": 17215,
  "title": "Lenovo's first Googlebooks have leaked",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/lenovos-first-googlebooks-have-leaked",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-07-31T22:09:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2228337/lenovo-first-googlebooks-have-leaked/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lenovo is reportedly developing two new Googlebooks devices, as indicated by leaked images shared by Android Headlines. The company revealed its involvement as a launch partner when Google unveiled its ChromeOS-based platform in May, but details about the hardware supporting that software have remained unclear until now. The leaked images showcase three devices that feature the Googlebook branding on their keyboards: two laptop sizes akin to Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14, and a 2-in-1 tablet with a kickstand and keyboard resembling Lenovo's IdeaPad Pro Gen 2. All three devices share a common white color and a glowing light strip reminiscent of Google's Glowbar feature, which is expected to set Googlebooks apart from other laptops. Glowing lights have also been anticipated on Google's upcoming Pixel phones. While Google's initial announcement showcased only an unknown laptop to promote its new AI-powered platform, the idea of tablets being classified as Googlebooks is a novel concept. The devices demonstrated thus far have primarily emphasized mouse and voice input, such as Magic Pointer, which allows users to control the mouse by wiggling it to generate contextual prompts for Gemini. Google has not disclosed an official launch date for the Googlebooks initiative beyond the year, and it is anticipated that the devices will be released separately from Google's smartphones. In addition to Lenovo, ASUS, Dell, and HP have also been designated as hardware launch partners for Googlebooks.",
  "summary": "The company appears to have built new laptops and a 2-in-1 for the Googlebook initiative.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "First Googlebooks from Lenovo leak: Two sizes and 2-in-1 tablet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/first-googlebooks-from-lenovo-leak-two-sizes-and-2-in-1-tablet",
        "published": "2026-07-31T16:52:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}