ui-redesign

Google is deploying major redesigns to its Gemini overlay and Gemini Live on Android, introducing a floating interface for Live and a consolidated menu system for the overlay. The updates are rolling out in Google app beta version 17.3 and represent the third major visual overhaul in as many months.

Google is testing a UI redesign for its Gemini app that moves the Temporary chat feature from a navigation drawer icon to a prominent button on the homepage. The change aims to make privacy-focused conversations more discoverable while maintaining Temporary chats' core privacy guarantee: conversations aren't stored in history, used for model training, or personalization.

Google is deploying a floating pill redesign for Gemini Live on Android devices. The update moves the conversational AI interface away from its previous fullscreen experience to a more compact, always-accessible floating format.