GoKawiilGoogle tests redesigned Gemini sidebar and new overlay animation
Google is reportedly working on changes to Gemini's sidebar interface and experimenting with a new overlay animation for the assistant. Separately, the Google app's You tab may add a Shortcuts section allowing users to view or delete their search history.
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These appear to be early-stage tests rather than confirmed features, so the final rollout or timing remains uncertain. If implemented, the changes could make Gemini's interface feel more polished and give users easier access to manage their search data, suggesting Google continues to refine both AI assistant usability and privacy controls.
- Gemini's sidebar is reportedly being redesigned by Google
- A new overlay animation is being tested for Gemini
- The Google app's You tab may gain a Shortcuts section for search history management
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-11-06
Published there as: “Google is quietly reworking Gemini’s sidebar and testing a new overlay animation”
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