Google brings built-in voice recording to Gemini Notebook on mobile devices

Google has rolled out an audio recording feature inside the Gemini Notebook app for both Android and iOS. The new tool allows users to record spoken thoughts or lectures and insert them directly alongside notebook sources. Android Authority spotted the feature in Android app version 1.63.1002728510 and confirmed it is also present on iOS, noting that availability appears broad rather than limited to the United States. [2][3]

Users can start a session by tapping a microphone icon on the home screen to generate a new notebook, or by opening the Sources tab inside an existing notebook. The interface displays a waveform, a live counter, and a pause control, with a checkmark to begin uploading the audio once finished. Recordings can run in the background while using other apps or with the screen locked, but Google enforces a 1-hour capture limit. [2][3]

The addition builds on earlier Gemini Notebook updates, including Connected App integration and a Live button in the Chat tab for real-time notebook conversations. However, Android Authority notes early drawbacks compared to Google's dedicated Pixel Recorder app, reporting that the tool is nearly useless offline and that file deletion currently appears broken. [2][3]