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Google has announced the rollout of a new “Notebooks” feature for users of its Gemini app, expanding access beyond its previously paid AI subscription users.
The feature allows users to store conversations, files, and sources within a single project. Gemini can then reference the saved notebook content when answering new queries, making workflows smoother and eliminating the need to restart context from scratch each time.
A new “Notebooks” section now appears in the app’s sidebar, positioned between “Gems” and “Chats.” Users can save any conversation via the three-dot menu, and they also have the option to set custom instructions that control tone, style, and response behavior. Memory can also be disabled if users prefer not to reuse saved context.
The system is also integrated with NotebookLM, Google’s standalone research tool, enabling automatic content syncing between both platforms. This integration allows users to leverage features such as video summaries and data visualizations without manually transferring sources.
The free version supports up to 50 sources per notebook, while the paid Ultra plan expands this limit to 600 sources.
The feature also benefits from Gemini’s full toolset, including web browsing and other AI-powered capabilities.
Currently, Notebooks is available only on the web version, with a wider rollout expected in the coming weeks for mobile apps and Mac platforms.