GoKawiilGoogle app teardown reveals new 'You' tab to replace Activity tab
Android Authority's teardown of Google app version 17.72.13.sa.arm64 uncovered an in-development 'You' tab intended to replace the existing Activity tab in the bottom navigation bar. The new tab would display the user's profile picture, email address, and an account-switcher drop-down, alongside existing history sections like Saved items, Collections, and search history. The teardown also points to a possible pinning feature for AI conversations.
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Because this comes from unreleased code rather than an official announcement, the feature may never ship or could change significantly before launch. The redesign would follow recent overhauls to Messages, Contacts, and Phone, suggesting Google may be pursuing a broader, more consistent interface overhaul across its core apps.
- A hidden 'You' tab was found inside Google app code that could replace the current Activity tab.
- The tab would surface account details like profile picture, email, and an account switcher alongside existing history features.
- The discovery follows other recent Google app redesigns, hinting at a wider UI consistency push.
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-11-02
Published there as: “Sneak peek: Google app is preparing a big change for its bottom bar”
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