GoKawiilGoogle testing new Gemini sidebar with Pinned chats, notifications hub, and icon toggle
Google is developing several unreleased interface upgrades for Gemini, discovered in Google app version 17.52.12.sa.arm64. The changes include splitting Pinned chats into their own section separate from Recents, adding a dedicated Notifications area, introducing filters for finding past chats, and a Customize section for managing Gemini Spark's Skills and Apps. A new setting would also let users hide Gemini's icon from the status bar.
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As Gemini's capabilities expand, its interface has lagged behind, making it harder to organize and locate conversations or manage add-on features. These changes suggest Google is prioritizing usability and personalization to keep Gemini competitive with other AI assistants that already offer cleaner navigation and customization options.
- Pinned chats may get their own dedicated section, separate from Recents
- A new Customize area would let users manage Gemini Spark's Skills and Apps
- Users could soon hide Gemini's icon from the status bar for more control
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