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Googlebook Launched Glitchy, Now Gets Major Patch
6 Nov
Summary
- Googlebook OS update frees up 3-6GB of RAM on Intel models.
- New patch addresses audio buffering and DRM black screen issues.
- Linux terminal sessions now persist after sleep on Googlebooks.
Google's recently launched Googlebook laptops are receiving a substantial update approximately one month after their debut. This patch aims to rectify numerous issues present in the initial release of the Googlebook OS, which is built from the Android kernel.
A key highlight of this update is the significant improvement in memory management for Intel-based Googlebooks, freeing up between 3GB and 6GB of RAM. Google states this enhances on-device AI performance and multitasking stability. This improvement is particularly relevant for models with 16GB of RAM, potentially boosting overall laptop performance.
Beyond memory, the update addresses several other functional problems. Users should no longer encounter audio buffering with certain third-party microphones. Additionally, issues preventing Netflix from playing DRM content on external monitors have been resolved. Touchscreen responsiveness has also been improved across various laptop form factors.
The Linux terminal, which runs in a virtual machine on Googlebooks, now better preserves user sessions after the laptop is put to sleep and reopened. This quality-of-life improvement is among several intended to stabilize the nascent operating system. Future updates are planned quarterly, aligning with Android platform releases, with continuous bug fixes in between.
