Google announced that NotebookLM is becoming Gemini Notebook, folding the standalone app more tightly into its broader Gemini AI ecosystem while keeping it as a distinct product.
What actually changed
The core update introduces a “Notebooks” feature that syncs projects, sources, and chat histories across both the renamed Gemini Notebook app and the main Gemini platform.
Gemini Advanced subscribers on Ultra, Pro, and Plus tiers get first access on web, with mobile rollout planned for later. Free users will eventually get access too, though Google hasn’t committed to a timeline.
The app’s lineage traces back to May 2023, when Google first showed off something called Project Tailwind. It quickly evolved into NotebookLM and gained features like AI-generated podcast summaries, narrated slideshows, and short-form video clips.
