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Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Processors Power First Googlebook Laptops from Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo

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Intel announced the first Googlebook devices powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, codenamed Panther Lake. The devices come from Acer, ASUS and Lenovo and combine Google experiences with the Intel processors.

The laptops are designed to support work, play and creation, providing responsive performance and long battery life in modern designs.

David Feng, Intel Vice President, CCPG and General Manager of the Client Business Group, said: “Googlebook represents the best of what a deep engineering partnership can achieve, bringing together the strengths of Intel, Google and our ecosystem partners Acer, ASUS and Lenovo to create something truly compelling for consumers. By combining Google's innovative experiences with Intel's latest advances in performance, AI and connectivity, Intel-powered Googlebook laptops delivers a premium experience that helps people do more, create more and stay connected wherever they are.”

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John Maletis, Vice President of Laptops and Tablets at Google, said: “Googlebook is built to be the companion of choice for Android users working and creating at the frontier. By collaborating with Intel and our hardware partners Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo, we are pairing Google’s software and hardware expertise with the next-generation performance and efficiency of Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors to keep people connected, productive, and moving forward.”

The devices build on more than a decade of collaboration covering platform enablement, Android optimization, performance tuning, power management and intelligent experiences. They include Intel Wi-Fi 7, Dual Intel Bluetooth 6.0 and Intel Thunderbolt connectivity.

Specific models include the Acer Googlebook 14, ASUS Googlebook 14 and Lenovo Googlebook 15, all powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors.

James Lin, General Manager of Notebooks at Acer Inc., said: “Powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the new convertible Acer Googlebook 14 puts the very best of AI capabilities right into the hands of users for playing more, learning more, creating more, and doing more. After joining forces with Intel and Google, we at Acer are delighted to be launching this brand-new category of premium, AI-ready laptop together.”

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Bryan Chang, General Manager of Commercial PC BU at ASUS, said: “ASUS Googlebook 14 is designed for users who refuse to compromise between design and performance. By combining our ultralight engineering and premium materials with Intel’s powerful performance and Google’s Gemini Intelligence, we’ve created a device that is truly the Art of Intelligence. We’re grateful to our partners at Google and Intel for working alongside us to bring this vision to life.”

Benny Zhang, Executive Director and General Manager of Chromebooks in Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group, said: “The new Lenovo Googlebook 15 is designed to fit naturally into how people create, work and connect, combining thoughtful design with the everyday usability customers expect from Lenovo. We’re excited to partner with Intel on this launch, as Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors deliver the performance, efficiency, connectivity, and AI capabilities needed to bring that experience to life.”

Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors are built on the Intel 18A process node technology, described as the most advanced logic node developed and manufactured in the United States. The processors integrate CPU, GPU and NPU architectures.

Intel-powered Googlebook laptops from Acer, ASUS and Lenovo will be available beginning October 5, 2026 in selected markets. These include the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia and New Zealand. Availability and product configurations may vary. Users should refer to their preferred OEM vendor for specific system availability.

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