Googlebook laptops with Intel chips may struggle with some Android apps

Google has acknowledged that some Android apps may not run smoothly on its new Googlebook laptops equipped with Intel processors. The company made this admission just as the devices hit the market, noting that while every app from the Play Store is available, a few may require additional developer tuning for optimal performance on Intel-based models.

The majority of Android apps are expected to work well on both Intel and Qualcomm-based Googlebooks right away. However, Google explained that certain complex apps or games, originally designed for Arm chips, might need adjustments to perform their best on Intel's x86 architecture. The company is collaborating with app developers, Intel, and Qualcomm to improve performance and compatibility.

Out of the five Googlebook laptops released today, three, from Acer, Asus, and Lenovo, use Intel chips, while the Dell and HP models feature Qualcomm's Arm-based Snapdragon processors. Google has not specified which apps might have issues or how many will be affected. The Verge team plans to test all five models and report on any performance problems they encounter.