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NotebookLM gets Gemini 2.5 Flash as it prepares to launch as a standalone app

May 3, 2025

What you need to know

NotebookLM has recently undergone a significant transformation, now powered by the Gemini 2.5 Flash model, which enhances its capabilities with advanced multi-step reasoning. This upgrade promises to elevate the quality of responses in the chatbot and Q&A modes, ensuring users receive more thorough answers, particularly for complex inquiries.

  • In an exciting development earlier this week, NotebookLM’s widely-used Audio Overviews feature expanded its language support to include over 50 languages, catering to a diverse global audience.
  • Looking ahead, Google has announced plans to launch NotebookLM as a standalone app during the upcoming Google I/O 2025 event, with pre-registration now available on both the App Store and Google Play Store.

On May 2, Google shared the news via a post on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the busy week for NotebookLM. The official account noted, “It’s been a busy week for us. So busy that we forgot to mention that @NotebookLM is officially powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash.” This upgrade is designed to enhance the user experience, particularly in the chatbot’s ability to handle intricate reasoning tasks.

Additionally, the update introduces a new Output Language setting for Audio Overviews, allowing users to select a language distinct from their default preference. This feature is particularly beneficial for bilingual and multilingual users engaged in research or study.

As anticipation builds for Google I/O 2025, set to take place later this month in Mountain View, California, the launch of NotebookLM as a standalone app marks a pivotal moment. The app’s description invites users to “Turn complexity into clarity with NotebookLM, your brain’s new best friend,” appealing to a wide range of users, from students and creators to professionals and executives.

NotebookLM was first previewed as Project Tailwind at Google I/O 2022.
(Image credit: Google)

As the launch date approaches, users can look forward to leveraging NotebookLM’s enhanced features, powered by one of Google’s latest AI models, Gemini 2.5 Flash, to enrich their learning and research experiences.

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NotebookLM gets Gemini 2.5 Flash as it prepares to launch as a standalone app