Gemini notebooks expand to mobile as Google brings AI organization tools to Android and iOS

Gemini Notebooks Arrive on Mobile Platforms

Google has officially launched Gemini notebooks on mobile devices, marking a significant expansion of the feature that previously existed only on the web 1

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. The mobile rollout brings the AI organization tool to both Android and iOS users through the Gemini app, allowing subscribers and free users alike to access their personal, unshared notebooks directly from their smartphones 2

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The feature appears in the Gemini side panel between "My stuff" and "Gems," displaying recent collections with a "New notebook" option at the bottom of the list 2

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. Users can now organize chats and files in a dedicated space, creating simple folders for conversations or more complex organizational structures. The integration enables the chatbot to access all personal notebooks directly inside the app while simultaneously allowing users to leverage AI conversations as sources in new or existing unshared notebooks 1

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Source Limits Vary by Google AI Subscription Tier

The mobile rollout democratizes access to Gemini notebooks, extending availability beyond the initial web-only launch that was limited to Google AI Ultra, Pro, and Plus subscribers 1

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. However, source limits differ based on subscription level. Free users receive up to 50 sources per notebook, while AI Plus subscribers get 100 sources per notebook. Pro and Ultra subscribers enjoy more generous allocations, with 300 sources per notebook for Pro tier members and 600 sources per notebook for Ultra subscribers 2

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These notebooks sync with NotebookLM, creating a seamless experience across Google's Artificial Intelligence ecosystem 2

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. This integration builds on Google's earlier update that introduced NotebookLM integration into Gemini, allowing the AI to use NotebookLM as a source 1

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Feature Update Includes Liquid Glass for iOS

Alongside the notebooks expansion, Google updated the Gemini app for iOS to version 1.2026.1710203, targeting iOS 26 2

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. iPhone users now benefit from the new Liquid Glass keyboard and menus, visible when tapping the plus menu. iPad users receive an updated side panel as part of this modernization effort across Apple platforms .

Google has confirmed that European expansion is planned, with Gemini notebooks set to reach additional countries in Europe soon, though no specific timeline has been provided 1

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. For users seeking better ways to manage their AI interactions, this mobile expansion represents a practical step forward in making conversational AI more organized and accessible across devices. The tiered approach to source limits suggests Google is positioning notebooks as a value-add feature that scales with user commitment, potentially encouraging upgrades while maintaining basic functionality for Gemini for Android and iOS users at all levels.