There are already an abundance of 2-in-1 laptops to choose from, the Google Pixelbook aims to stick out from the rest. How? By combining the learnings of its Google Chromebook Pixel (a Chrome OS machine) and Google Pixel C tablet (which runs Android Oreo). And not just in the sense of its sharp design and impressive specs, moreso by the fact that the Pixelbook is the best of both worlds – it runs both Chrome OS and tons of Android apps natively out of the box.
I know what you’re thinking, and yes, Google has enabled Android app support on select Chromebook models. But, the Pixelbook is the first device released with more than enough built-in storage to actually realize the dream of installing any Android app that you desire to sit snugly within Chrome OS.
Also, to make using Android apps easier with a touchscreen, the Pixelbook’s optional (but shouldn’t be) intelligent pen works to combat the issue of Android apps not translating well to the keyboard and trackpad configuration. It also awakens the Google Assistant to chime in if you hold its button and circle something on the screen.
While Google was among the first manufacturers to make a premium Chromebook …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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