Google Launches NotebookLM App for iOS and Android

Google has officially launched NotebookLM on iOS and Android, bringing its AI-powered research assistant to mobile devices for the first time.

The app, available now in the App Store and Google Play, extends the reach of NotebookLM beyond the desktop—allowing users to access AI-generated summaries, interact with sources, and listen to on-demand audio overviews from anywhere.

The release comes just ahead of Google I/O 2025 and responds to one of the most frequent user requests: mobile access to NotebookLM’s features for studying, research, and content organization on the go.

Core Features on Mobile

The mobile app brings many of NotebookLM’s original features to smartphones and tablets, with a few additions designed specifically for mobile workflows. Key capabilities include:

• Audio Overviews with Offline Playback: Users can listen to AI-generated summaries of their uploaded content, even without an internet connection. Audio can also play in the background—ideal for multitasking or commuting.
  

• Interactive Hosts: While listening to an overview, users can tap “Join” to ask follow-up questions or steer the discussion—engaging with the material like a conversation.
  

• System-wide Sharing to NotebookLM: From any app—whether viewing a website, PDF, or YouTube video—users can tap the share icon and send the content directly to NotebookLM as a new source.
  

• Notebook Management: The app supports creating new notebooks, browsing existing ones, and reviewing uploaded source materials.
  

• Adaptive Appearance: NotebookLM on mobile supports light and dark mode based on the user’s device settings.

Designed for Flexibility

NotebookLM was introduced in 2023 as a desktop tool to help users better understand complex information. By applying generative AI to source materials, the tool can generate summaries, answer questions, and organize notes—all while staying grounded in the documents users upload.

With its mobile expansion, Google is positioning NotebookLM as a flexible companion for students, professionals, and anyone managing dense or technical content. The mobile version is available on:

• iOS 17+ (iPhone and iPad)

• Android 10+ (phones and tablets)

While this first release brings many of the desktop features to mobile, Google says more updates and refinements are on the way in the months ahead.

What This Means

NotebookLM’s arrival on mobile reflects Google’s broader push to make generative AI more useful in everyday contexts—not just at a desk, but throughout the day. By enabling offline audio summaries, conversational interaction, and seamless sharing across apps, NotebookLM is becoming more than a note-taking assistant—it’s turning into a personal research companion.

As Google I/O kicks off this week, the early release signals the company’s intent to keep expanding AI tools in ways that prioritize accessibility, portability, and real-world application.

By putting NotebookLM in your pocket, Google isn’t just expanding access—it’s redefining how and where we engage with knowledge.

Editor’s Note: This article was created by Alicia Shapiro, CMO of AiNews.com, with writing, image, and idea-generation support from ChatGPT, an AI assistant. However, the final perspective and editorial choices are solely Alicia Shapiro’s. Special thanks to ChatGPT for assistance with research and editorial support in crafting this article.