Track what Google announced, when rollout began, which plans were included and whether access is confirmed. The page now follows both names—NotebookLM and Gemini Notebook—during the product transition.
The latest NotebookLM update is the July 16, 2026 rename to Gemini Notebook. It is not a shutdown or replacement: Google says the standalone product continues. Native code execution is confirmed for Ultra and eligible Workspace business users, with Pro web access rolling out over the following weeks.
Each row separates the official date, rollout language and account eligibility. “Rolling out” is kept distinct from “available to every user.”
| Feature or change | Official date | Rollout | Who could access it | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NotebookLM renamed Gemini NotebookSame standalone product; new name and logo across Google interfaces. | Jul 16, 2026 | Extended rollout began Jul 16; Google said it may take longer than 15 days. | All Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers and personal accounts with NotebookLM access. | Confirmed | Official source ↗ |
| Secure cloud computer and native code executionSource-grounded analysis, charts, spreadsheets, slide decks and other downloadable outputs. | Jun 8, 2026; access update Jul 16 | Started with Ultra and eligible Workspace business accounts; Pro web rollout announced for the following weeks. | Ultra; eligible Workspace business customers; Pro availability may still vary by account. | Rolling out | Official source ↗ |
| Notebooks inside the Gemini appCreate, access and sync notebooks between Gemini and the standalone product. | Apr 8, 2026 | Subscriber rollout began on the web; Google said access would expand. | Google AI Ultra, Pro and Plus subscribers at announcement; current access can vary. | Confirmed feature | Official source ↗ |
| Studio, source, export and chat expansionSlide revisions, EPUB, PPTX export, new infographic styles, saved history and chat-to-artifact creation. | Mar 20, 2026 | Google Workspace update listed the core features as available at announcement. | Most core features: personal accounts and Workspace customers; Cinematic Video access depended on plan. | Confirmed | Official source ↗ |
| Data TablesTurns scattered facts into structured tables and exports them to Google Sheets. | Dec 18, 2025 | Pro and Ultra at launch; Google announced expansion to all users in subsequent weeks. | Check the Studio panel because phased account availability may differ. | Historical rollout | Official source ↗ |
| Deep Research and expanded source typesResearch reports, source recommendations, Sheets, images and Microsoft Word support. | Nov 13, 2025 | Google announced a rollout rather than universal same-day access. | Plan and admin settings can affect availability. | Historical rollout | Official source ↗ |
The July announcement changes the product name and expands its place in Google’s ecosystem. The core source-grounded notebook concept remains.
The timeline includes only releases with an official Google product, Workspace or Help source. Unsupported pricing and quota claims have been removed.
Google renamed the product while keeping it as a standalone research tool. Existing links redirect, the new name and logo are rolling out across interfaces, and Google says notebooks will connect more deeply with Gemini and Search.
Google introduced a more advanced research workflow with a secure cloud computer, source-grounded code execution, charts, spreadsheets, slide decks and the ability to begin with a loose research idea.
Notebooks became available inside Gemini with cross-app syncing. Users can create, rename, add sources and chat with notebooks from Gemini or the standalone product.
Google confirmed slide revisions, EPUB source support, PPTX export, additional infographic styles, improved study tools, saved private chat history and artifact creation directly from chat.
NotebookLM expanded beyond narrated slides with immersive videos generated through Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro and Veo 3. The initial launch was English-only for eligible adults on Google AI Ultra.
Data Tables synthesize facts scattered across sources into structured tables that can be exported to Google Sheets for comparison, tracking and analysis.
Deep Research could build a multi-page report and recommend sources for import. The same update expanded support for Sheets, images and Microsoft Word documents.
The mobile app added customizable flashcards and quizzes, temporary source selection and major chat improvements for learning on the go.
Google expanded chat context across all plans, lengthened conversation memory, improved large-source reasoning and made custom goals, voices and roles available to all users.
Video Overviews added six visual styles powered by Nano Banana and a shorter Brief format for fast summaries.
Plan names alone do not guarantee feature visibility. Rollout pace, account type and administrator controls can matter.
Many core NotebookLM features are broadly available, but advanced compute and newly launched features can begin on paid plans before expanding.
Ultra commonly receives compute-intensive features first. Google specifically announced Pro web rollout for code execution after the July rename.
Edition eligibility, AI add-ons, administrator settings and age requirements can change availability. Verify against Google’s current Workspace and Help documentation.
The page is structured so search engines and answer engines can distinguish sourced facts from editorial explanation.
Feature claims are tied to Google product posts, Workspace Updates or NotebookLM Help pages rather than third-party summaries.
The feature date, announcement date and rollout status are not treated as interchangeable.
If Google says “rolling out,” the page does not convert that into a universal access claim or an unsupported monthly quota.
NotebookLM Guide is independent and is not affiliated with Google. “NotebookLM,” “Gemini” and related names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Concise answers to the questions most likely to arise during the NotebookLM-to-Gemini-Notebook transition.
On July 16, 2026, Google renamed NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook. It remains a standalone research product, while its name, logo and integrations are rolling out across Google interfaces.
No. Google says the standalone product continues under the Gemini Notebook name. Existing links are redirected, and the transition is rolling out across interfaces over several weeks.
Google confirmed access for Google AI Ultra users and eligible Workspace business customers. Google also said web access for Pro users would roll out over the following weeks, so availability should be checked in the product.
A feature can be announced before it reaches every account. This page records the official announcement, rollout start, eligible plans and the last verified availability status separately.
NotebookLM remains the established search term and many users will continue to see it during the transition. The page uses both NotebookLM and Gemini Notebook so readers can find and understand the same product.
The release log explains what changed. These guides show how to use the major additions without turning the page into a sales funnel.
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