AI-created study and practice resources are on their way for Android users.
What you should know
– The latest update for the NotebookLM app introduces customizable flashcards and quizzes generated by AI.
– Flashcards and quizzes were added to NotebookLM’s web client in September 2025, and now these enhancements are available on mobile.
– The NotebookLM app for iOS and Android also benefits from better chatbot functionality owing to “the newest Gemini models.”
Google has announced a significant update for the NotebookLM app for iOS and Android, enhancing its functionality as a study and educational tool, in a blog post dated Nov. 6. Key features include AI-generated flashcards and quizzes that can be tailored to user preferences. Users can modify topics, difficulty levels, sources, and the number of questions for a personalized experience.
The update further boosts NotebookLM’s existing chatbot capabilities, thanks to the latest Gemini models. Users can anticipate a 50% improvement in quality, a context window that is four times larger, and a conversation memory that is six times longer.
NotebookLM serves as Google’s leading AI learning and educational platform, having launched a dedicated app for iOS and Android in May 2025. Nevertheless, the app’s features have traditionally lagged behind those of the web client. Google initially introduced flashcards and quizzes on the NotebookLM web client, and these features are now being incorporated into the app with a vibrant and updated user interface.
Flashcards aid in “memorizing key terms, important dates, and fundamental concepts from your sources,” while Quizzes serve to “test your understanding and push your limits.” Beyond customizing the topic, difficulty, or size of the flashcards or quiz, these can also be directed towards specific areas with a text prompt. Once a flashcard set or quiz is created in the Studio tab of the NotebookLM app, a full-screen interface appears, reminiscent of other study applications like Quizlet.
Everything you can accomplish with study tools in NotebookLM
Here’s everything you can do with flashcards and quizzes in the NotebookLM app for iOS and Android, based on the blog post:
– Memorize key terms, important dates, and core concepts from your sources using flashcards.
– Challenge yourself and assess your understanding with quizzes.
– Customize the topic, set the difficulty level, and select the number of cards or questions.
– Temporarily include or exclude sources while chatting or generating outputs in the Studio tab, ensuring the response is based solely on the sources you prioritize at the moment.
Flashcards and quizzes utilize NotebookLM’s fundamental research capacity. Users choose a topic and provide NotebookLM with source materials, such as documents, YouTube videos, or web links. NotebookLM’s artificial intelligence models then analyze the content and employ the results to produce educational materials.
Previously, the learning resources offered by NotebookLM were restricted to specific formats, like chatbots and podcast-style Audio Overviews. With the recent update, NotebookLM app users now have expanded options to enhance their study skills with flashcards and quizzes—all customizable with AI.
