Engadget Podcast: Who Needs Googlebooks?

Google previewed Android 17 at its Android Show, highlighting expanded Gemini-powered AI features.

It also announced Googlebooks, a new laptop lineup built around AI capabilities and tighter Android integration.

Google said Chromebooks will remain supported, so the new line will sit alongside the existing ecosystem.

The move underscores Google’s broader push to deepen AI across Android and its laptop strategy.