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TL;DR Google is testing a single-row floating input box for Gemini’s primary interface to reduce visual clutter and simplify the user experience.
The Gemini overlay could gain a new “Tools” icon to house advanced features, such as Deep Research and Canvas.
We’ve also spotted “Gemini Labs,” which could be a new settings area where users can toggle and test experimental AI capabilities.
Last week, we spotted Google working on improving Gemini’s input box, giving it a cleaner and uncluttered look with fewer buttons. The look we managed to surface was clearly a work-in-progress, as the UI elements lacked proper spacing. With the latest Google app release, Google has addressed this UI issue and also introduced other UI changes that further advance the Gemini UX 2.0 revamp.
Google app v16.51.52 includes code for various UI changes that we’ve managed to activate ahead of their release to give you an early look. For starters, Google has now finalized the UI, which previously felt like a work in progress.
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As you can see, Gemini’s upcoming redesign will feature a new, single-row floating input box, reducing clutter and confusion for most users. When you tap on the input box to begin typing, it displays a double-row layout, although this could potentially change in the future.
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For those who want to do more with Gemini, the Plus button will house the combined attachment sheet and model picker (which we’ve shown previously). The end result is that most users can focus on simply landing on the Gemini UI and asking their questions, while those who want to do more can tap a button to access additional features.
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