Following the web redesign and other changes, Google is introducing a new prompt bar for the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
Gemini is going from a pill-shaped text field to a rounded rectangle (even before you enter text). Underneath the “Ask Gemini” field, you get a row of actions, starting with the ‘plus’ menu that’s now much shorter. You just get Camera, Gallery, Files, and Drive in this bottom sheet.
Next up are pill-shaped buttons for “Research” and “Canvas.” Tap the three-dot icon in a circle to see those items in list form with brief descriptions, as well as “Video” (Veo 2 generation). Chips will stay highlighted upon tap.
- Deep Research: Get in-depth reports
- Canvas: Create docs and code
- Video: Generate with Veo
L-R: Old, new, and mobile web
If you open the model picker, Google has removed Deep Research and Veo 2 (for Advanced subscribers). They are better thought of as Gemini capabilities than general-purpose models, with the new chips having the benefit of being always visible. As such, the menu is now down to four models:
- 2.0 Flash: Fast all-around help
- 2.5 Flash (preview): Our next reasoning model built for speed
- 2.5 Pro (preview): Reasoning, math & code
- Personalization (preview): Based on your Search history
The voice input microphone and Gemini Live button round out this prompt bar redesign. Overall, it’s not as minimalist as before, but allows Google to introduce more features and matches the web UI.
As first seen on gemini.google.com, Google is being more explicit about what Gemini can do. We’re seeing this prompt bar redesign on Gemini for Android with the latest Google app beta. It’s not yet in the stable channel.
Update: It’s also rolling out to the Gemini app for iPhone and iPad. Google is using this redesign to switch to standard iOS menus.
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