One day before Google’s big hardware event in New York, the first Googlebook has been completely leaked. WCCFTech was the first to report the news, citing Mac Observer. The result: a 15.3-inch OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, and facial recognition that, according to the leaks, is said to be on par with Apple’s Face ID. This gives Google’s new laptop category a concrete form for the first time, just before it’s officially unveiled tomorrow.
In short: On September 15 in New York, Google will unveil the first Googlebooks, manufactured by Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Dell, and HP. The Lenovo Googlebook 15 has already been fully leaked: a 120 Hz OLED display, an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, up to 32 GB of RAM, facial recognition, and a new operating system called Googlebook OS that combines Chrome OS and Android.
What exactly is a Googlebook?
Google had already announced the category at Google I/O 2026, though without providing many details about specific devices. According to the official Googlebook page, a Googlebook is “the best of Chrome OS and Android” in a single device, designed for premium hardware rather than the affordable school laptops for which Chromebooks have been known until now. Google is clearly positioning these devices above the existing Chromebook Plus line. Google itself doesn’t build its own hardware but has the devices manufactured by partners. At launch, these partners include Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.
Lenovo Googlebook 15: Specifications at a Glance
Leaks regarding the Lenovo Googlebook 15, listed internally as “GB 15IPH12,” reveal a device that technically goes far beyond a classic Chromebook:
| Display | 15.3-inch OLED, 2,880 × 1,800 pixels, 120 Hz, up to 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, touchscreen |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (Panther Lake-H) |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Xe graphics with four cores |
| RAM | 16 GB or 32 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB or 512 GB |
| Battery | 70 Wh, up to 11 hours of battery life according to Lenovo |
| Weight | 1.29 kg |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A, HDMI 2.0, 3.5-mm jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Security | Fingerprint sensor, Google Facial Authentication |
| Operating System | Googlebook OS |
16 GB of RAM in the base model and a 120-Hz OLED display are specs typically found in Windows ultrabooks, not in a Chromebook priced at 300 euros. That seems to be precisely the point: Lenovo is clearly positioning the Googlebook 15 in the premium segment, not as a replacement for the affordable school Chromebook.
Google Facial Authentication Instead of Just a Fingerprint
In addition to the fingerprint sensor, the device is said to feature “Google Facial Authentication,” a camera-based facial recognition system that, according to the leaks, technically falls into a similar category as Apple’s Face ID. Whether this involves dedicated hardware or is purely a software solution remains to be seen. 9to5Google links the feature to the internal Google project “Toscana,” a camera-based face unlock system that Google has been working on for some time..
Googlebook OS: More Android Than Chrome OS
Things get interesting when it comes to the operating system. The device doesn’t simply run Chrome OS, but rather “Googlebook OS.” A leaked Lenovo product spec sheet, obtained by Chrome Unboxed, also mentions the internal codename “Aluminum OS.” Google is thus continuing to build on what has been hinted at for some time: that Chrome OS and Android are technically converging. Android apps on Chrome OS were just a first step; Googlebook OS goes significantly further and is built entirely on the Android tech stack, including the app framework, window management, and system services. According to Google, the new name is primarily intended to provide clarity and avoid confusion with the mobile Android ecosystem.
Gemini Intelligence: Magic Pointer and Create My Widget
According to Google, Googlebooks are explicitly “built for Gemini Intelligence.” Here are two features that Google itself highlights: With “Magic Pointer,” you can highlight objects on the screen and discuss them directly with Gemini—for example, to learn more about an object in a photo. “Create My Widget” lets you create your own home screen widgets via voice command, without any programming. In addition, there’s a local AI-powered file organization feature designed to automatically sort documents and downloads.
Price, Release Date, and the Google Event on September 15
No one has announced an official price yet. For comparison: similarly equipped ThinkPad models from Lenovo currently cost over $1,500, and everything indicates that the Googlebook 15 will fall within this price range. Chrome Unboxed has also found a Bluetooth SIG listing for a “Lenovo Googlebook i 15,” a clear sign that certification—and thus the market launch—are just around the corner.
Google will officially unveil the new device category tomorrow, September 15, at a media event in New York. According to several reports, Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo have already been confirmed as launch partners for fall 2026. It’s not yet confirmed whether Lenovo will showcase the Googlebook 15 directly at the event or follow up a bit later, but given the detailed leak, a reveal as early as September 15 wouldn’t be a surprise.
Conclusion
The Lenovo Googlebook 15 shows where Google wants to take the Googlebook category: away from the budget school Chromebook and toward a premium laptop with an OLED display, solid performance, and its own AI layer called Gemini Intelligence. Whether it can hold its own against established Windows ultrabooks on the market will ultimately depend heavily on the price—which Google and Lenovo will hopefully finally announce tomorrow. We’ll update this article as soon as official details from the event are available.
