GoKawiilGemini Notebook adds built-in voice recorder on Android and iOS
Google has rolled out a voice recorder feature inside Gemini Notebook, confirmed in version 1.63.1002728510 for Android and also available on iOS, seemingly to all regions rather than just the US. Tapping the microphone icon in the Sources tab or on the homepage starts recording, with the audio uploaded to Google's servers for automatic transcription and a 'source guide' summary.
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The feature falls short of Google's own Pixel Recorder app, since recordings cannot be played or transcribed until they finish uploading, leaving the tool largely unusable offline, and reported issues with deleting files suggest it may still be in an early or unpolished state. This positions Gemini Notebook's recorder as a convenience add-on rather than a replacement for dedicated recording apps, at least for now.
- Gemini Notebook now has a voice recorder accessible via the Sources tab or app homepage.
- The feature requires an internet connection, unlike Pixel Recorder, which works offline.
- File deletion for recordings appears broken in the current rollout.
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