What are notebooks in Gemini
According to Google, notebooks act like a personal knowledge base inside Gemini. Users can create a notebook from the side panel and group related chats under one topic. They can also move older conversations into a notebook, making it easier to keep everything organised.
Google said that the main purpose of notebooks is to reduce clutter and manage ongoing work. Instead of starting fresh with every new chat, users can continue building on existing information stored in a notebook.
Once a notebook is set up, Gemini uses the saved chats, uploaded files and its own tools like web search to provide more detailed and context-aware answers. This can be useful for long-term tasks such as exam preparation, research projects or learning a new skill.
Sync with NotebookLM
Notebooks are also connected with NotebookLM, allowing users to access the same content across both apps. Any file or chat added in Gemini will automatically appear in NotebookLM, and the same applies the other way around. According to Google, this sync makes it convenient to switch between tools. For example, users can create a notebook in Gemini and later use NotebookLM to generate visual summaries or video overviews based on the same content.
Availability
The notebooks feature is rolling out first to users with Google AI Ultra, Pro and Plus subscriptions on the web. Google plans to expand access to mobile devices, more regions and free users in the coming weeks.
