Gemini Notebook

NotebookLM Is Now Gemini Notebook: What Changed and How to Find It

Quick answer: On July 16, 2026, Google renamed NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook. It's the same tool with a new name and logo, and your existing notebooks and links still work. You'll find it at notebook.google or in the Gemini Notebook app, and you can also open notebooks inside the Gemini app.

Last tested: Oct 2026

What is Gemini Notebook?

Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) is Google's research helper. You give it your own sources, such as PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, audio files, or copied text. Then you can ask questions about them, and its answers point back to the sources they came from. It can also turn your material into a podcast-style "Audio Overview" you can listen to.

Google says more than 30 million people and over 600,000 organizations use it.

What changed on July 16, 2026

The name and logo. NotebookLM became Gemini Notebook. Google said the new name and logo would roll out over several weeks, so you may still see "NotebookLM" in a few places.
A "secure cloud computer" in each notebook. Gemini Notebook can now write and run code to analyze data from your sources. This started with Google AI Ultra and some business customers, with Pro users on the web next.
Closer ties to Gemini. You can create notebooks in the Gemini app, and they sync both ways with Gemini Notebook. Google says notebooks are also coming to AI Mode in Google Search (no date given).

What stayed the same

It's still a standalone product, with its own website and app.
Your existing notebooks and shared links keep working, thanks to automatic redirects.
You sign in with the same Google Account.
Some features, like making a Video Overview, still live only in Gemini Notebook, not the Gemini app.

How to find Gemini Notebook on a computer

Open your web browser and go to notebook.google. Old NotebookLM links redirect automatically.
Sign in with your Google Account.
Click your notebook to open it, or create a new one.
Add a source (a PDF, website, YouTube link, or pasted text) and ask a question in the chat box.

How to find it on your iPhone or Android phone

Open the App Store (iPhone) or Play Store (Android).
Search for Gemini Notebook and choose the official app from Google.
If you already had NotebookLM installed, tap Update. The app now shows the new name.
Open the app, then tap Create New or choose a notebook under Recent.
Add a source by choosing PDF, Website, YouTube, Audio File, or Copied Text.

iPhone note: the Gemini Notebook app needs iOS 17 or later.

Frequently asked questions

Is NotebookLM gone?

No. NotebookLM wasn't shut down; it was renamed Gemini Notebook on July 16, 2026. Google calls it the same standalone product, and existing notebooks and shared links keep working through automatic redirects.

Will I lose my old notebooks?

No. Google says automatic redirects keep existing shared notebooks and links working. Sign in with the same Google Account and your notebooks are there.

Is Gemini Notebook free?

Yes, you can use it free, and the app is listed as free with in-app purchases. Paid Google AI plans (Plus, Pro, and Ultra) give more access to features and models.

What's the difference between Gemini and Gemini Notebook?

Gemini is a general assistant you can ask about anything. Gemini Notebook works from sources you add, like PDFs, websites, and YouTube videos, and cites them in its answers. You can also create notebooks inside the Gemini app, and they sync with Gemini Notebook.

Do I need to update my app?

Possibly. Google says mobile users may need to update their app to see the new name. The iPhone app switched to the Gemini Notebook name in its July 25, 2026 update.

Gemini Notebook 101 is coming soon

We're finishing a plain-English, step-by-step course on Gemini Notebook. Until then, get comfortable with Gemini itself in Gemini 101: 22 comprehensive lessons, $17, yours for life, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.

See Gemini 101

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