Google's Android-powered laptops are called Googlebooks, and they're coming this year

Google is reportedly preparing to launch Googlebooks later this year: Android-powered laptops with Android app support.

The devices are expected to add a personalized widget dashboard, deep phone-file and app streaming integration, and a new Glowbar design feature.

Major PC makers such as Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are said to be involved, but app-store openness is still unclear.

The move highlights Google’s latest effort to unify its phone and laptop software ecosystem, with potential implications for users and developers.