Google has admitted that not all Android apps will run perfectly on its new Googlebook laptops that use Intel processors. While the vast majority of apps are expected to work smoothly, a "small handful" may require "developer tuning" to perform optimally on Intel-based systems.
This admission comes on the launch day of the Googlebooks, which were previously marketed as providing access to the entire Google Play Store library. Google stated that apps originally designed for Arm chips might need adjustments to run best on Intel's x86 architecture.
Of the five Googlebook models released, three (from Acer, Asus, and Lenovo) are powered by Intel chips, while the Dell and HP models use Qualcomm's Arm-based Snapdragon processors. The latter are expected to have better compatibility with all Android apps.
The Verge will be testing all five Googlebook models to identify any specific performance issues.
