Gemini Notebooks Feature Arrives on Android as iOS Gets Liquid Glass Design

Introduction

Google recently announced that the Notebooks feature in the Gemini app has officially landed on Android, while the iOS version has simultaneously received the feature along with early adoption of Apple's newly unveiled "Liquid Glass" design language. This series of updates signals Google's accelerating efforts to enhance Gemini's functionality and user experience on mobile platforms.

Gemini Notebooks Feature Rolls Out Across Platforms

The Notebooks feature first launched earlier this month, allowing users to organize and manage their AI interactions in a more structured way within Gemini. Unlike traditional single-turn conversations, the Notebooks mode enables users to continuously accumulate content around specific topics, repeatedly edit and iterate — making it ideal for in-depth writing, research organization, and project planning.

Previously available mainly on the web and to select beta testers, the feature has now officially expanded to both Android and iOS, meaning hundreds of millions of mobile users can access this productivity tool anytime, anywhere. Users can save AI-generated content snippets in notebooks, annotate and modify them, and reference them in subsequent sessions, significantly enhancing Gemini's practical depth as an AI assistant.

iOS Version Among First to Adopt Liquid Glass Design

Notably, the iOS version of Gemini has also adopted Apple's new design language — "Liquid Glass" — unveiled at WWDC 2025. This design style centers on semi-transparent, fluid glass-like aesthetics, bringing a refreshed visual experience to the entire iOS ecosystem.

Gemini has become one of the first third-party AI apps to embrace this design specification, reflecting Google's strong commitment to user experience within the Apple ecosystem. The new interface design gives Gemini a more native look and feel on iPhone, with navigation bars, buttons, and card components all featuring translucent glass effects that seamlessly blend with the overall iOS system style.

Cross-Platform Competition Intensifies

Behind this update lies an increasingly fierce competitive landscape in the AI assistant market. OpenAI's ChatGPT, Apple's own Siri and Apple Intelligence, and Microsoft's Copilot are all vying for users' mobile screen time. Google's decision to push forward on both functionality and design simultaneously reveals a "dual-track" strategy:

• Functionality: The Notebooks mode evolves Gemini from a "Q&A tool" into a "knowledge management platform," boosting user retention;
• Design: Rapid adoption of each platform's latest design standards reduces switching costs for users and strengthens brand affinity.

This strategy is particularly appealing to iOS users — during the window period when Apple's own AI capabilities are still maturing, a Gemini that is both feature-rich and "looks like a native app" undoubtedly holds a stronger competitive edge.

Outlook

With the full rollout of the Notebooks feature on mobile, Gemini's product form is evolving from a simple chat interface into a comprehensive, multi-modal, multi-scenario AI platform. In the future, the Notebooks feature is expected to further integrate with Google ecosystem services such as Docs and Drive, creating a more complete AI workflow loop. For everyday users, an AI assistant that is always available on their phone, visually polished, and functionally robust is becoming increasingly within reach.