Android devices now exhibit altered Gemini appearances
Google's AI-powered assistant, Gemini, has been a popular feature on Android devices since its release in March 2025. The assistant, which replaced the classic Google Assistant, has been gradually enhancing its AI features and user interface, including better navigation, search, and message-copying capabilities.
The latest development in Gemini's evolution is a redesign, but the exact release date for this change has yet to be announced. However, it's clear that this redesign is part of Google's move towards the new Material 3 Expressive design language.
Accessing Gemini on Android can be done in several ways. You can perform a diagonal swipe from the bottom corner, use the "Hey Google" hotword, or assign it to a hardware button. Interestingly, the power button on an Android phone can be set to launch Gemini, although it can be switched back to the power control for easier phone restarts.
The current version of Gemini sports a rectangle with rounded corners and a four-color glow. With the redesign, there are rumours of a change in shape, with a pill-shaped device being spotted by tech blog 9to5Google. The new animation of the redesigned Gemini is said to be more sophisticated.
When opened, Gemini listens for commands, allowing users to either talk or type into the box for a response. Regular Gemini is used frequently, but Gemini Live takes over the whole screen and is used less often due to a lack of purpose. It's possible that the redesign might change the usage of Gemini Live in the future.
New features are coming to Gemini Live, which could alter its usage significantly. Google is focusing on Gemini, its portal into the world of AI, and these changes are likely to make it even more integrated into our daily lives.
It's worth noting that the Gemini window on Android is likely to be redesigned as well. The redesign might involve changing the shape from a squared box to a rounded pill, reflecting the new design language.
In summary, while the exact details of the Gemini redesign are still under wraps, it's clear that Google is committed to enhancing the user experience and integrating Gemini further into our daily lives. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development.
