Google acknowledged that some complex Android apps and games may have compatibility or performance problems on Intel x86-based Googlebooks and need developer tuning.
“The vast majority of Android apps run smoothly across both Intel and Qualcomm Googlebooks right out of the box,” Google told Android Authority.
The company said a small number of complex apps or games need tuning to perform at their best on Intel-based platforms because many Android apps were originally designed for ARM chips. Google did not identify the affected apps or describe their compatibility problems.
Google said it is working with app developers, Intel and Qualcomm to optimize performance and expand compatibility across its Googlebook portfolio.
Google offers a curated selection of apps optimized for Googlebooks. The company has previously said users can also download Android apps through the Play Store even if they have not been specifically optimized.
Intel Googlebooks use a hardware translation layer to run Android apps designed for ARM architecture. Google has previously said converting and executing ARM code on x86-based Chromebooks reduces performance and battery life. Apps compiled specifically for x86 processors do not face those translation-related issues.
The current lineup includes three Intel Core 5 Googlebooks from Acer, ASUS and Lenovo, and two ARM-based models from Dell and HP equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite chip.
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