Googlebook November update brings fixes across devices

Technology · First reported 5 Nov, 23:41 · Updated 23:46

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Google is rolling out a November update for Googlebook with security patches and fixes spanning system stability, displays, audio, performance and the Linux Terminal. Some improvements apply to all devices, while others are for specific models.

The update includes security patches and fixes across seven areas; the rollout began just over a month after Googlebook launched. (868b5f8d-284e-4fc6-9a02-5080c42e72f7)
Fixes address issues including inconsistent keyboard input after waking, external-monitor video problems, USB audio recording, and Bluetooth audio-video lag. (868b5f8d-284e-4fc6-9a02-5080c42e72f7)
On the Acer Googlebook 14, ASUS Googlebook 14 and Lenovo Googlebook 15, the update improves on-device AI memory usage to support multitasking on 16GB devices. (868b5f8d-284e-4fc6-9a02-5080c42e72f7; 082807fd-70f0-4268-bd50-8e9618cc80c1)
The Linux Terminal receives reliability fixes, and an update change is intended to prevent repeated reboot loops if installation is interrupted. (868b5f8d-284e-4fc6-9a02-5080c42e72f7)

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Key facts

Update: Googlebook November update
Areas covered: Seven
Most listed model-specific updates: HP: 8; Dell XPS: 9
Devices named for AI memory improvement: Acer Googlebook 14, ASUS Googlebook 14 and Lenovo Googlebook 15
RAM figure: TechPowerUp reports 3GB–6GB freed, attributing the figure to Google's Reddit announcement; the Help Center notes do not give a number.