Googlebooks Face Android Issues
Google says some Googlebooks have better Android app support than others. Intel claims its Googlebooks won't have issues with Android apps.
Google acknowledged Day 1 Android app performance issues on new laptops.
The company said some Googlebooks have better Android app support than others.
Intel said its Googlebooks won't have issues with Android apps.
Key facts
- Google acknowledged Android app performance issues on new laptops.
- Some Googlebooks have better Android app support than others.
- Intel claims its Googlebooks won't have Android app issues.
- Googlebook phone features don't work with Samsung at launch.
Three perspectives
Neutral
Google and Intel have made claims about Android app support on Googlebooks. The situation will be monitored to see how it develops. Users can expect varying levels of Android app performance on different Googlebooks.
Positive
Intel's claim that its Googlebooks won't have Android app issues could be a selling point for some users. Google's acknowledgement of the issue shows the company is aware of the problem. This could lead to improvements in the future.
Negative
The Android app performance issues on new Googlebooks could be frustrating for users. Google's statement that some Googlebooks have better support than others may not be reassuring. The lack of compatibility with Samsung phones at launch is also a drawback.
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