By Abner Li
Publication Date: 2025-11-28 19:17:00
I think Android laptops are happening in part because Google does not see a future where Chromebooks rival Mac and Windows for market share. All the success Google has in various consumer form factors comes down to Android. To that end, one of my biggest questions about this reboot of Google’s desktop strategy is how much will Android laptops try to copy the success of smartphones.
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Cellular + carriers
Laptops with cellular connectivity exist on the Windows side, while only a few Chromebooks have offered it over the years. The commonality between the two platforms is that LTE/5G has always been a paid add-on.
Will Android laptops change that status quo and include modems by default with a relatively minor price penalty? It would be a genuine differentiator and make for a big selling point. Google, especially…
