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Google is rolling out Chrome 156 for Googlebooks with a slew of improvements and bug fixes. This follows the last browser update two weeks ago.

Google has begun rolling out a system update for Googlebook devices. Following the update, the Googlebook OS version is updated to “17.CL3B.260622.276.R4”.

When using the video conferencing tool “Zoom” on Googlebook, the Android version available from the Google Play Store is an option, but like on Chromebooks, the Android version of Zoom does not support certain features, such as virtual backgrounds or background blur.

Googlebook OS has reportedly been installed on an existing Chromebook, and the early results suggest Google’s new operating system could run surprisingly well on older hardware.

With Chrome 155, Googlebooks now better support web apps by allowing for expanded installation and system integration.

Googlebook was always going to run into problems with app availability, but few expected the platform to regress its support for Linux apps from Chromebook’s fairly robust solution. In a blog post, Google reiterates that the “Linux Terminal Preview” on Googlebook isn’t for using Linux apps, but for building with AI.

Let’s not pretend; if you weren’t sold on a Chromebook, Googlebook isn’t for you either.

Google has announced a new Linux terminal for Googlebook, giving users access to a virtual Linux environment for development, scripting, and AI workflows. The terminal is now available in preview and is designed to make it easier for interested users to build apps and automate tasks, even if they don’t have a programming background.

As a lab tester at Tom’s Guide, I get to benchmark the best laptops. From best Chromebooks and Windows laptops to the best MacBooks and best Android tablets, I’ve tested it all. But I don’t get a new operating system and platform to try very often. That’s why I was very excited to get my…

The Acer Googlebook 14 ($899) stands out among the other newly released Googlebooks for its relatively low asking price and 2-in-1 convertible design. It still has the hallmarks of the lineup, including a thin, light design, a sturdy aluminum chassis, and a Glowbar to mark it as a Googlebook. It’s certainly a hardware winner, but…