Is the redesign available now?

The rollout is currently limited to a small number of iOS users. Wider expansion to both platforms is expected in the coming weeks, with a formal announcement likely at Google I/O on May 19-20.

What is Guided Learning?

Guided Learning is an AI feature that lets Gemini walk you through learning a topic step by step rather than giving a direct answer. Grouping it alongside Deep Research and Image Generation in a unified menu makes these tools far more accessible.

Will the animated background drain battery faster?

Animated backgrounds typically consume slightly more power than static ones. However, the impact on modern devices is usually minimal, especially on OLED displays which only power active pixels.

Will iOS and Android have the same experience?

There are expected to be differences between the iOS and Android redesigns due to the marked aesthetic differences between the two operating systems. iOS uses Liquid Glass while Android adopts Material 3 Expressive design language.

Google Gemini App Gets a Full Makeover — Animated Gradient Background, Pill-Shaped Prompt Box and Unified Tools Menu

Q: Have Gemini Live controls changed?

Yes. Instead of a fullscreen interface, Gemini Live now takes over the Gemini app homepage. The top bar changes to "Live with Gemini" and adds the transcript button. At the bottom, the prompt box is replaced by a pill-shaped container featuring the blue waveform.

Google Gemini Gets a Full Makeover — From Chat Window to AI Workspace

Google is rolling out a massive redesign for its popular Gemini chatbot app. This visual overhaul replaces the familiar AI layout with a more modern, fluid aesthetic that has already begun appearing for some users on iOS.

The Homepage — First Impressions

The most immediate change is the homepage, which now sees Gemini switch to a pill-shaped prompt box. Voice input and Gemini Live are at the right, with a "plus" button opening a bottom sheet for quick access to Photos, Camera, and recent images.

The greeting is now "Hi [name], what's on your mind?" centered with the Gemini spark just above. The background has ditched its static look for a colorful, pulsating gradient that becomes even more prominent once a chat begins.

Unified Tools Menu — The Core Change

Tools appear in a list below with descriptions: Images, Videos, Music, Canvas, Deep Research, and Guided Learning. Google has been testing this unified approach on Android and desktop web, while it's already live in Gemini for Mac.

The model picker has moved from the prompt box to the top-left corner of the UI as a dropdown, creating more space within the new pill-shaped prompt box.

Gemini Live — Fully Redesigned

Gemini Live is also receiving a major visual overhaul. Instead of a fullscreen interface, Gemini Live now takes over the Gemini app homepage. The top bar changes to "Live with Gemini" and adds the transcript button. The voice waveform is placed at the center flanked by controls for screen sharing and microphone muting.

iOS vs Android — Two Different Approaches

On iOS, this redesign heavily leverages Liquid Glass for a more premium feel.

The Android version takes a different but equally deliberate approach: a cinematic black-to-blue gradient home screen, a redesigned navigation drawer, and a dramatic Live mode interface. The Android version forgoes the animated particle effects of the iOS build in favor of cleaner, flatter depth.

Availability

The rollout is currently limited to a small number of iOS users. A wider timeline for both Android and broader iOS availability hasn't been confirmed, but a full announcement is expected at Google I/O on May 19-20.