Key Takeaways
- Google has renamed its AI note-taking app, NotebookLM, to Gemini Notebook.
- The update brings the app closer to Google’s Gemini branding while maintaining its standalone functionality.
- Gemini Notebook will now integrate more closely with other Google services like Search and Workspace.
Google has announced a significant rebranding of its AI note-taking application, renaming it from NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook. This move is part of the company's broader strategy to align various products under the Gemini brand umbrella while retaining their individual functionalities.
According to Google, more than 30 million individuals and over 600,000 organizations are currently using the product. The rebranding signifies a strategic shift in how Google positions its AI tools within its ecosystem, with Gemini Notebook now working more closely with other Google services such as the Gemini app and Google Search.
The new name is part of an ongoing effort by Google to integrate Gemini Notebook into its wider AI ecosystem. Users can already create and access notebooks inside the Gemini app, with cross-app syncing between Gemini and the standalone Gemini Notebook experience. This integration aims to provide users with a seamless experience across multiple platforms.
Google has also introduced a new secure cloud computing feature for Gemini Notebook, allowing every notebook to write and execute code natively. This update is currently available for Google AI Ultra users and Workspace business customers with AI Ultra Access and AI Expanded Access. The company plans to roll out this feature to all Pro users on the web over the coming weeks.
Beyond basic note-taking, Gemini Notebook can already help users turn notes and sources into various formats such as audio summaries and video summaries. With the new code execution feature, Google expects more advanced output formats and deeper analysis capabilities for its users.
The rebranding also clarifies Google’s product strategy by placing NotebookLM directly under the Gemini family while keeping it available as a standalone app. This move is part of Google's broader efforts to streamline its AI offerings and make them more accessible to both individual users and organizations.
Google has not provided an exact date for when notebooks will appear inside AI Mode in Search, but the company is committed to integrating these features across multiple platforms to enhance user experience.
