Temporary Chat Feature Hard to Access in Gemini App

Users report that launching a Temporary chat in the Gemini app requires navigating through a hidden drawer, making the feature feel obscure. This placement hampers quick access, especially on mobile where screen real estate is limited, and reduces the intended convenience of fleeting conversations.

Technical Solution

Reposition the Temporary chat trigger to the home screens top‑right corner, directly beside the user avatar, and enlarge the icon for touch friendliness. Apply a persistent blue highlight on selection, and ensure the element is excluded from chat history and model training pipelines.

UI Relocation

Place the button in the header bar, using CSS flexbox to keep it aligned across devices. For web, set max‑width: 1200px and use media queries to keep the icon visible on narrow screens.

Icon Redesign

Increase the tap target to 48 dp on Android (API level 33) and 44 pt on iOS (iOS 17). Use a solid chat bubble without the surrounding circle and add a blue overlay when active.

State Management

Mark the chat as temporary in the client state store, flagging it with isTemporary: true. Ensure the flag prevents logging to the activity feed and disables any data export to model training services.