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Even Google Search thinks 'Googlebook' isn't a good name choice
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- Google has launched a new Android-based laptop platform called "Googlebook," which has caused some confusion due to its similarity to "Google Books," Google's existing book index service.
- Searching for "Googlebook" on Google Search often redirects users to "Google Books," requiring manual effort to find information about the new laptop platform.
- This naming issue highlights a branding challenge for Google, as even its own search engine struggles to differentiate between the two services.
- Lenovo's first Googlebook laptop is priced $200 less than initially announced, indicating competitive pricing in the emerging Googlebook market.
- Google plans to end Chromebook updates by 2034, with many models transitioning to the Googlebook OS, suggesting a strategic shift towards the new platform.
