Google Gemini app adds notebook organization feature to Android and iOS
Google has rolled out notebooks to the Gemini mobile app on Android and iOS, allowing users to organize conversations and files in dedicated spaces. The feature syncs with NotebookLM and supports between 50 and 600 sources per notebook depending on subscription tier.
Google Gemini App Adds Notebook Organization to Mobile
Google has deployed notebooks to the Gemini mobile app on Android and iOS, bringing conversation and file organization capabilities to smartphone users.
The notebooks feature appears in the Gemini side panel between "My stuff" and "Gems." Users can create new notebooks to function as folders for grouping conversations or as dedicated spaces for organizing chats and files together.
Source Limits by Subscription Tier
Notebooks sync with NotebookLM and impose source limits based on Google AI subscription tiers:
- Free users: 50 sources per notebook
- AI Plus: 100 sources per notebook
- Pro: 300 sources per notebook
- Ultra: 600 sources per notebook
According to Google, notebooks will expand to additional European countries soon, though no specific timeline was provided.
iOS Update Brings Liquid Glass Interface
Google updated the Gemini iOS app (version 1.2026.1710203) to target iOS 26, implementing Apple's new Liquid Glass design language. The update affects the keyboard interface and menus, including the plus menu for adding content. iPad users received an updated side panel as part of the modernization for Apple platforms.
Integration with NotebookLM
The notebook feature's integration with NotebookLM, Google's research and note-taking tool, allows users to maintain consistent organization across mobile and web platforms. The tiered source limits suggest Google is positioning notebooks as a premium feature for higher-paying subscribers who need to manage larger collections of reference materials.
What This Means
This update represents Google's continued effort to transform Gemini from a simple chat interface into a more comprehensive workspace tool. The wide variation in source limits—from 50 for free users to 600 for Ultra subscribers—indicates Google is using organizational features to drive subscription upgrades. The simultaneous iOS interface update shows Google is keeping pace with platform-specific design standards, which is critical for maintaining native app experiences as competitors like ChatGPT and Claude expand their mobile capabilities.
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