Gemini Live redesign replaces fullscreen interface on Android
Visually, Gemini Live has remained mostly unchanged since launch, but Google is now testing a redesign that removes the fullscreen interface on Android.
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Visually, Gemini Live has remained mostly unchanged since launch, but Google is now testing a redesign that removes the fullscreen interface on Android.
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After redesigns in February and March, Google is rolling out another big revamp for the Gemini overlay and Gemini Live. These visual updates are arriving in surprisingly quick succession.
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As we get new models of Google’s AI, there appears to be a knock-on effect that is drastically changing the experience with Gemini Live and the assistant’s customizable voice options.
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Google today announced Gemini 3.1 Flash Live as its “highest-quality audio and voice model yet” to power big upgrades to Gemini Live and Search Live.
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Since launch, Gemini Live has primarily been a fullscreen experience, but Google is now rolling out a floating pill redesign on Android.
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Google’s Gemini Live is perhaps at its most useful in the car, which is why a recent Android Auto bug is both super annoying, and a bit hilarious to watch happening.
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Gemini Live today is still based on 2.5 Flash, but big upgrades are coming according to the latest beta version of the Google app.
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Besides Search Live, Gemini Live is also rolling out a pair of updates today that should result in “less talking over each other” and “more smooth chatting.”
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Last week, Gemini Live got a big model upgrade, and now a quality-of-life update improves the captions experience.
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After previewing in August with the Pixel 10 launch, Gemini Live native audio output is now available on Android and iOS.
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As announced alongside the Pixel 10 launch, Gemini Live is more widely rolling out native audio output for a “more responsive and expressive conversation” on Android.
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Google is bringing Gemini Live to Android gaming with Play Games Sidekick. Billed as a coach, it’s meant to be a “helpful in-game overlay available while playing games downloaded from Play.”
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Ahead of Gemini Live visual guidance beginning to roll out next week, a new update to the Gemini app on Android redesigns the homescreen widget.
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With the Pixel 10 series and Pixel Watch 4, Google is announcing the latest Gemini app features.
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After starting in late June, Gemini Live on Android and iOS is now widely rolling out the ability to access Google apps like Keep and Tasks in real-time conversations.
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Google is rolling out a handful of tweaks to Gemini Live on Android, including improved video resolution when using the Project Astra-powered capability.
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Google is announcing some big changes to how Gemini works on flip phones today, starting with Samsung’s all-new Galaxy Z Flip 7.
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Google is rolling out the new Gemini icon to Android, while this app update also brings some tweaks and new shortcuts to the homescreen widget.
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Besides adding captions today, Google is beginning to roll out the ability for Gemini Live to use Calendar, Keep, Tasks, and Maps during conversations.
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After appearing for some users earlier this month, Gemini Live now lets you enable captions on Android and iOS.
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In addition to the 2.5 Pro model update today, Google is also rolling out some UI tweaks to the Gemini app on Android, including a swipe left gesture for Live.
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After widely rolling out camera and screen sharing to Android and iOS last week, Google is adding real-time captions to Gemini Live.
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In addition to the Veo 3 expansion today, Google confirmed that Gemini Live camera and screen sharing is now available to all Android and iOS users.
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Following the announcement at I/O 2025 last week, Google is more widely rolling out Gemini Live camera and screen sharing to the iPhone and iPad app.
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