May 18, 2026, 12:48 pm | Read time: 2 minutes

Google is planning a comprehensive overhaul of its Gemini app. Early glimpses that have surfaced on social media show a modernized interface with altered navigation and structure. At the center is a newly designed homepage that will use a pill-shaped prompt field instead of the traditional input bar.

New Features and Interface

Voice control and Gemini Live are now directly integrated into the homepage, as reported by “9To5Google.” Additional options are hidden behind a plus symbol on the left edge of the input field. Through this symbol, users can select photos, start the camera, or access recently used images. Google is reorganizing the available tools. Features such as images, videos, music, canvas, deep research, and guided learning appear collectively in a list with brief explanations.

The navigation has also been adjusted. The model selection is now found as a dropdown in the upper left corner. An unusual innovation for Google apps is that the account switch is placed at the bottom of the navigation menu. However, this could be due to the leaked iPhone photos, while Android users may retain a different view.

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Update for Initial Devices

On the iPhone, Google places special emphasis on the liquid-glass look of iOS in the new design. How the redesign will appear on Android devices is still unclear. However, it is possible that the glassy look will be used there as well. The new view is being distributed randomly. Users report that their app simply shut down during use and, after a restart, the new design was active. A widespread rollout does not seem to have started yet, but it is likely to be expected soon.