Trending Now - Gemini App Launches 'notebooks' for Enhanced Chat and File Management

WHO:

Techmeme - Google is the organization introducing the "notebooks" feature in the Gemini app.

9to5Google - The Gemini app is developed by Google.

WHAT:

Techmeme - Google has fully integrated NotebookLM into the Gemini app, allowing users to create notebooks directly within the chatbot.

Engadget - Users can now create a new notebook in Gemini’s side panel and select sources such as PDFs, documents, website URLs, YouTube videos, and copy-pasted text.

9to5Google - Notebooks in the Gemini app will allow users to ask questions using the organized sources, enhancing the context for interactions with Gemini.

Engadget - Google warns users that information generated by NotebookLM can be inaccurate and advises double-checking the outputs.

Engadget - Users can now create notebooks directly inside the Gemini app, allowing them to select sources such as PDFs, documents, website URLs, YouTube videos, and copy-pasted text.

Engadget - NotebookLM will create a searchable repository of information from the sources added by users, enabling Gemini to generate outputs like reviewers, infographics, and video and audio overviews.

9to5Google - Notebooks in the Gemini app will allow users to ask questions using the sources they have organized, enhancing the context for interactions with Gemini.

Techmeme - The notebooks feature in the Gemini app is described as “personal knowledge bases shared across Google products, starting in Gemini.”

9to5Google - A new “Notebooks” section has been added to the Gemini side panel, located between "My stuff" and "Gems."

9to5Google - Users can add files, past conversations, and custom instructions into notebooks for context while interacting with Gemini.

The Verge - Notebooks will first roll out to Google AI Ultra, Pro, and Plus subscribers on the web, with plans to expand to mobile and free users in the coming weeks.

Techmeme - Google has launched "notebooks" in the Gemini app for enhanced organization of chats and files.

9to5Google - The notebooks serve as "personal knowledge bases" shared across Google products, starting in Gemini.

9to5Google - The Gemini app now features an “Add to notebook” option in the overflow menu for all chats.

9to5Google - Notebooks will first roll out to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers on the web.

WHERE:

9to5Google - The notebooks feature is available in the Gemini app, which is accessible on the web and will expand to mobile and more countries across Europe.

WHEN:

Engadget - The full integration of NotebookLM into the Gemini app is rolling out in the week of April 6th, 2026, for Google AI Ultra, Pro, and Plus subscribers on the web.

Engadget - The full integration of NotebookLM into the Gemini app is rolling out in April 2026 for Google AI Ultra, Pro, and Plus subscribers on the web, with plans for mobile and free users in the coming weeks.

9to5Google - The rollout of notebooks is occurring in April 2026, with further availability expected in the following weeks.

9to5Google - The initial source support for NotebookLM was introduced in 2025.

9to5Google - The rollout of notebooks to free users and mobile platforms will occur over the coming weeks from April 2026.

WHY:

9to5Google - The introduction of notebooks aims to provide users with a dedicated space to organize their chats and files, enhancing workflow efficiency.

HOW:

9to5Google - Users can enable or disable “Use notebook memory” through the overflow menu in the Gemini app and add custom instructions to guide Gemini's responses.

9to5Google - Users can enable or disable “Use notebook memory” through the overflow menu in the Gemini app.

9to5Google - Users can organize handpicked sources into a notebook, which Gemini uses alongside its tools and web search to provide tailored responses.

9to5Google - A shortcut to open NotebookLM is located in the top-right corner of the Gemini app, and users can enable/disable “Use notebook memory” through the overflow menu.

(UPDATED April 9, 2026 17:21 UTC)

Google has fully integrated NotebookLM into the Gemini app, allowing users to create notebooks directly within the chatbot, with the rollout happening for subscribers on the web during the week of on Monday. Users can now create a new notebook in Gemini’s side panel and select various sources like PDFs, documents, and YouTube videos, which enhances the context for their interactions. However, Google warns that the information generated by NotebookLM can be inaccurate, so users are advised to double-check the outputs.

(UPDATED April 9, 2026 11:17 UTC)

The Gemini app has introduced a new feature that allows users to create notebooks directly within the platform, enabling them to select sources like PDFs, documents, website URLs, YouTube videos, and text they’ve copied. This feature, called NotebookLM, will generate a searchable repository of information from these sources, allowing Gemini to produce outputs such as reviews, infographics, and audio or video summaries. The full integration of NotebookLM is rolling out in April 20th26 for Google AI Ultra, Pro, and Plus subscribers on the web, with plans to extend it to mobile and free users in the coming weeks.

(UPDATED April 9, 2026 05:35 UTC)

Techmeme reports that a new feature called "Notebooks" has been introduced in the Gemini app, allowing users to create personal knowledge bases that integrate across Google products. This section, found in the Gemini side panel, enables users to add files, past conversations, and custom instructions for better context while using the app, and it will initially be available to Google AI Ultra, Pro, and Plus subscribers on the web, with plans to expand to mobile and free users in the coming weeks. Users can also manage this feature by enabling or disabling "Use notebook memory" through the overflow menu in the Gemini app as the rollout continues throughout April 20th26.

(UPDATED April 9, 2026 01:23 UTC)

Google has launched a new "notebooks" feature in the Gemini app, designed to enhance the organization of chats and files for users. This feature will initially be available to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers on the web, with plans to roll it out to free users and mobile platforms in the coming weeks. Notebooks serve as personal knowledge bases that can be shared across Google products, allowing users to streamline their workflow and access tailored responses from Gemini.