Google is rolling out its first major software update for Googlebook laptops, with a memory optimization that can free between 3GB and 6GB of RAM on certain 16GB configurations. The release, version 17.CL3B.260622.286.R2, arrives about six weeks after the laptops launched and also targets stability, Bluetooth and security issues.
The memory reduction comes from an optimized NPU driver and lower resource use by AICore, the service behind on-device AI features. Google says the changes retain access to those AI capabilities while leaving more memory available for multitasking and browser workloads.
- Acer Googlebook 14 with 16GB of RAM can recover between 3GB and 6GB of available memory.
- ASUS Googlebook 14 with 16GB of RAM can recover between 3GB and 6GB of available memory.
- Lenovo Googlebook 15 with 16GB of RAM can recover between 3GB and 6GB of available memory.
Google says the package includes around 30 fixes reported after launch. Zoom should no longer freeze when virtual backgrounds are used, while Bluetooth audio synchronization and BLE mouse reconnection have also been improved. Other fixes cover intermittent PIN sign-in failures, a boot-partition issue and various Linux Terminal errors.
- Acer Googlebook models receive fixes for keyboard and trackpad errors after leaving tablet mode.
- HP Googlebook 14 receives fixes for black screens when playing DRM-protected video on external monitors, as well as Bluetooth audio delays.
- Dell XPS 13 receives fixes for black screens when playing DRM-protected video on external monitors, as well as Bluetooth audio delays.
The update also carries the November 1, 2026 security patch, fixes for about 60 CVEs, Linux kernel 6.18 and updated firmware for the Ti50 security chip. Distribution is staged across the five Googlebook models available at launch, so the timing may vary by device.
