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Google admits some Android apps run poorly on Intel Googlebooks

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First reported on Monday 5 October 2026 at 06:58 EDT by The Verge·Latest article on Monday 5 October 2026 at 08:38 EDT

Summary

Google has acknowledged that some Android apps do not perform well on Intel-based Googlebooks. This admission comes as the company launches its new Googlebook laptops. Previously, Google had stated that Android-based Googlebooks provide access to the full Play Store library of apps. The latest reports suggest that compatibility issues may exist, particularly with more complex applications. The company has not provided further details on the extent of the problem or potential solutions.

Latest: Google admitted that some Android apps run poorly on Intel-based Googlebooks as the company launched its new laptops.

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How it unfolded

  1. Monday 5 October

    Google admitted that some Android apps run poorly on Intel-based Googlebooks as the company launched its new laptops.