Google admits Android app compatibility issues on Intel Googlebooks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 13:54 · Archive

Google has acknowledged that some Android apps may not run well on its new Intel-based Googlebooks.

Google has acknowledged compatibility problems with some Android apps on Intel-based Googlebooks, the new laptops the company launched. This admission came as the devices reached the market. The company had previously promoted Googlebooks as giving owners access to the 'entire Play Store library' of apps, along with features allowing clever interactions between the laptops and Android phones and tablets.

Engadget reports that the app compatibility issues concern 'complex' Android applications. Google has not specified how many apps are affected or which categories of applications are most problematic.

How it is being reported

• Google admits some 'complex' Android apps run poorly on Intel GooglebooksEngadget · 5 Oct, 13:38
• Google admits not every Android app runs great on Intel GooglebooksThe Verge · 5 Oct, 11:58

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