Google acknowledges performance hiccups for some Android apps on Intel Googlebooks

Google has publicly admitted that a small number of Android applications could experience performance issues on its Intel-powered Googlebook laptops, even though the entire Play Store catalog is still reachable. The issue stems from many apps being originally built for ARM processors, requiring additional optimization for x86 chips. Google emphasized that the majority of apps run without trouble on both Intel and Qualcomm Snapdragon devices.

It is working closely with app developers, Intel and Qualcomm to enhance performance and broaden compatibility. The announcement did not identify any particular apps or quantify the affected count. Of the five Googlebook models released, three from Acer, Asus and Lenovo use Intel chips, while Dell and HP versions run on Qualcomm’s ARM-based processors, which should handle all apps more readily.