Several outlets report that Google’s new desktop OS (“Googlebook OS”) can be run on Apple Silicon Macs unofficially by using a virtual machine workaround. The approach uses an open-source installer script and a virtual machine setup designed to let users test the operating system on macOS today.
According to the sources, the solution includes support features that go beyond basic emulation, such as GPU acceleration and the ability to use the Chrome browser within the guest environment. While the instructions are framed as a way to experiment before any official Mac support, the reports emphasize that it is not an officially released or supported method from Google.
Across the coverage, the main differences are presentation and implementation details. One outlet highlights a “clever” virtual machine method available immediately, while others focus on the Apple Silicon compatibility and the installer’s open-source nature. All accounts agree, however, that the project enables limited, user-driven testing rather than a sanctioned Mac release.
