New back-to-school features and learning tools available in Gemini Notebook

<p>We’re introducing several updates to Gemini Notebook that give users a more personalized and powerful learning experience.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Audio recorder:</b> Users can now use a new audio recorder in the Gemini Notebook mobile app (<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.labs.language.tailwind" target="_blank">Android</a>/<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615" target="_blank">iOS</a>) to capture lectures or record thoughts on the go, with these notes living directly alongside their sources for easy citation and ongoing edits.</li></ul><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWjHtz2e7IvMpF_l9310ibBqolqPuLLEfbHRXtJHEdiUXms7MdzlFvMKBiJItbWRd129ECL4utg6k_B_cC-dFJnHB9KitzR269A1j1R2iPDIg9SMSTV8DDuNgi_OYZSpD8ydFoYM9c0vGoeursxkbc0l_J__5rQkPpofNP5buuYTWJNODIxBMh04yuXTI" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWjHtz2e7IvMpF_l9310ibBqolqPuLLEfbHRXtJHEdiUXms7MdzlFvMKBiJItbWRd129ECL4utg6k_B_cC-dFJnHB9KitzR269A1j1R2iPDIg9SMSTV8DDuNgi_OYZSpD8ydFoYM9c0vGoeursxkbc0l_J__5rQkPpofNP5buuYTWJNODIxBMh04yuXTI=s1600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Real-time conversation with notebooks:</b> Users 18 years or older can now have a real-time conversation with their notebooks using the Gemini Notebook mobile app (<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.labs.language.tailwind" target="_blank">Android</a>/<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615" target="_blank">iOS</a>) in nearly 100 languages. Because every response is grounded in their sources, users can get step-by-step guidance, ask questions, and interrupt at any time just by speaking.</li></ul><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWtOLjaeDFrIHrtPIWIqeyZGHUN-5ottVb9BgpfpQ92uOAz_HV0qt1eWzI_pHUgCDJzlCTX_PTDpC9h2EI8oJZDfVKl5IMiiD54tkQ_MBp7mfi5cq3whwS4Rygu4xbo9pZ-vehp6PHNhefjJuN2HPY46j7TA3wVpz1jAukzO1APGnPjdR8ccaZqz-mX0/s602/New%20back-to-school%20features%20and%20learning%20tools%20available%20in%20Gemini%20Notebook%20-%202.gif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="373" data-original-width="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWtOLjaeDFrIHrtPIWIqeyZGHUN-5ottVb9BgpfpQ92uOAz_HV0qt1eWzI_pHUgCDJzlCTX_PTDpC9h2EI8oJZDfVKl5IMiiD54tkQ_MBp7mfi5cq3whwS4Rygu4xbo9pZ-vehp6PHNhefjJuN2HPY46j7TA3wVpz1jAukzO1APGnPjdR8ccaZqz-mX0/s1600/New%20back-to-school%20features%20and%20learning%20tools%20available%20in%20Gemini%20Notebook%20-%202.gif" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Interactive learning overviews:</b> To help users maintain focus during study sessions, we’re introducing interactive learning overviews under Reports, which weave together summaries and studio outputs like quizzes, flashcards, and mind maps.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Improved exam prep tools: </b>We’re expanding exam prep tools with the following updates:</li><ul><li>New quiz formats include short answer, multiple choice, and fill in the blank.</li><li>Users can chat with their notebook about their performance on the most recently completed&nbsp; quiz and flashcard set to help determine where to focus their attention next.</li><li>Quizzes and flashcards can be customized by adding or editing questions.</li></ul></ul><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSbUHWGh-N6-DerLg9AeE9URTtkOYtSG81q9KcRf2K_H4pNNRmFBy3A3fd2Hcc_rOYAe3usL-ij2YOeqx6GVDLBKXq9387Xn4JGiWIXVcqeD8oIDO050WnBe3cr1qbyQ4ZMw3lje5AiMMuCEO1QEQzZCL6rqrUMUvcgw4nJ4f3AyaC-5WRxtHJGpPZmCA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSbUHWGh-N6-DerLg9AeE9URTtkOYtSG81q9KcRf2K_H4pNNRmFBy3A3fd2Hcc_rOYAe3usL-ij2YOeqx6GVDLBKXq9387Xn4JGiWIXVcqeD8oIDO050WnBe3cr1qbyQ4ZMw3lje5AiMMuCEO1QEQzZCL6rqrUMUvcgw4nJ4f3AyaC-5WRxtHJGpPZmCA=s1600" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Short Video Overviews for learning:</b> Users can also create engaging Short Video Overviews in more than 80 languages and even share them with classmates or other people. These bite-sized ~60-second videos combine narrative overviews with educational animations to help make complex formulas, diagrams, and scientific concepts easier to digest.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhc_qJcNaoWBd1bNdXUhP91TtIKE6cDD3RGwID5s7b_ju-wgtDsZ9a7sRMXUarppqRJf4iDviBtLUdHD_F-RIbqmktsFEulwaESO-_x9qQfOvUUmiBm0N0sOO4nU8ns4YXMk2FtFkUfzbF6lt0UTX-W5IxYpdsIUdqTlcXKqzG2x_qcPTopC4hGeU_2lg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhc_qJcNaoWBd1bNdXUhP91TtIKE6cDD3RGwID5s7b_ju-wgtDsZ9a7sRMXUarppqRJf4iDviBtLUdHD_F-RIbqmktsFEulwaESO-_x9qQfOvUUmiBm0N0sOO4nU8ns4YXMk2FtFkUfzbF6lt0UTX-W5IxYpdsIUdqTlcXKqzG2x_qcPTopC4hGeU_2lg=s1600" /></a></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Getting started</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Admins: </b>These features will be available to users who are in a group or organizational unit with Gemini Notebook set to On. Visit the Help Center to <a href="https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/generative-ai/gemini-notebook/turn-gemini-notebook-on-or-off-for-users" target="_blank">learn more about turning Gemini Notebook on or off for users</a>.&nbsp;</li><li><b>End users: </b>There are no end user settings for these features. Visit the Help Center to <a href="https://support.google.com/gemininotebook/?hl=en#topic=16164070" target="_blank">learn more about Gemini Notebook</a>.</li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Rollout pace</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://support.google.com/a/answer/172177" target="_blank">Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains:</a> Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) started on September 15, 2026</li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Availability</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts</li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Resources</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>News from Google: <a href="https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-notebook/new-study-tools-september-2026/" target="_blank">Sharpen your study routine with new Gemini Notebook tools</a></li><li>Google Workspace Admin Help: <a href="https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/generative-ai/gemini-notebook/turn-gemini-notebook-on-or-off-for-users" target="_blank">Turn Gemini Notebook on or off for users</a></li><li>Gemini Notebook Help: <a href="https://support.google.com/gemininotebook?p=notebookreports" target="_blank">Generate reports in Gemini Notebook</a></li></ul><br />

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