Renamed Tools Sheet and Experimental Features (Android)
The Android Gemini app now presents the “Tools” panel as a named bottom sheet that slides up from the screen edge. At the bottom of this sheet a new “Experimental features” section appears, highlighted with a “Labs” badge, giving users quick access to upcoming capabilities.
- Tools panel is explicitly titled and uses a bottom‑sheet interaction.
- Experimental features are grouped under a distinct “Labs” badge.
iOS Gemini App Switches to Bottom Sheet
On iOS, the Gemini app mirrors the Android change by replacing the native pop‑up menu with a bottom‑sheet layout, similar to the model picker. The plus‑menu for adding attachments remains unchanged.
- Consistent bottom‑sheet experience across platforms.
- Attachment workflow stays the same.
“My Stuff” Redesign on Android and Web
The “My Stuff” (formerly “My Stuff”) section on Android and the web has been streamlined. The preview of the three most recent items has been removed, and a playful star‑shaped icon now accompanies the label on gemini.google.com, resulting in a cleaner side panel.
- Removed recent‑item preview for a tidier interface.
- New star‑shaped icon adds a friendly visual cue.
Updated Documents & Media Organization (iOS)
iOS users now see the refreshed “Documents and Media” organization that was first rolled out on the web. This layout groups files more intuitively but has not yet been released on Android.
- Improved categorization of documents and media files.
- Feature pending for Android.
Additional Highlights and Related News
Other notable Gemini developments include:
- Google’s Super Bowl ad introducing Gemini’s “New Home”.
- Screen‑automation capabilities that can place orders and book rides on Android.
- Rolling out a floating‑pill redesign for Gemini Live on Android.