Googlebook update cuts memory use for on-device AI

Google is rolling out a November Googlebook update that reduces on-device AI memory usage on the Acer Googlebook 14, ASUS Googlebook 14, and Lenovo Googlebook 15. Updated memory management in the NPU driver reportedly frees 3 GB to 6 GB of system RAM and allows the operating system to reclaim memory when Chrome needs it. Google provided that range in its Reddit announcement; its Help Center notes describe improved multitasking stability without quantifying the savings. The affected models ship with 16 GB of RAM.

Build CL3B.260622.286.R2 includes the November 1 security patch and around 30 fixes. These address keyboard and trackpad failures on convertibles, black screens when playing DRM-protected video on external monitors, external USB microphone failures, Zoom crashes with background effects, and bootloops caused by interrupted updates. HP and Dell devices also receive a fix for Bluetooth audio lip-sync problems, while the Linux Terminal gains several reliability improvements.

The rollout is gradual. Owners can check availability by opening Settings > System > Software updates > System update.