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Google Rolls Out Gemini Overlay and Live Redesign to Android Beta

The beta points to a cleaner, less intrusive assistant interface that puts core tools within easier reach.

Overview

  • The visual revamp is appearing for some users in the Google app beta version 17.3, with no changes in the stable release yet.
  • The main overlay now uses a slimmer pill that highlights the Ask Gemini prompt and swaps in an outline-style microphone icon.
  • Pressing the plus button opens a single bottom sheet that merges file attachments with the Tools menu for faster access.
  • The sheet features a carousel for Photos, Camera, Files, Drive, and Notebooks, followed by Create image, Create video, Create music, Canvas, Deep research, Guided learning, and a Personal Intelligence toggle.
  • Gemini Live moves to a floating overlay that shrinks into a small circle during multitasking to keep more of the screen visible.