Google says detachable Googlebooks are coming soon
At its developer summit, Google said Googlebook is coming soon to tablets with a detachable keyboard.
Google says its new computers will soon include ones where the keyboard comes off, so it works as a tablet. It has not said when.
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Why it matters
Googlebook is growing from laptops to tablets, which gives you one more choice.
Watch: Google's laptop system is growing to tablets.
The details
- At Android Dev Summit 2026, Google said Googlebook spans large screens: clamshells, convertibles and, "soon", detachables.
- Google gave no date or specs for a first detachable.
- A July leak pointed to a Lenovo model with a detachable keyboard and a kickstand.
- In portrait, apps run fullscreen, but the home screen and app tray work only in landscape for now.
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