Gemini Live redesign replaces fullscreen interface on Android

Source: 9to5Google

Overview

Visually, Gemini Live has remained mostly unchanged since launch, but Google is now testing a redesign that removes the fullscreen interface on Android.

Instead of a fullscreen interface, Gemini Live just takes over the Gemini app homepage. The top bar changes to “Live with Gemini” and adds the transcript button.

At the bottom, the prompt box is replaced by a pill‑shaped container that features the blue waveform. On the left you can share your camera or screen, while the right side lets you mute the microphone. Tapping the keyboard exits Gemini Live, which you can also do by using the system back gesture.

L‑R: Current, previous test, redesign

Google previously tested a more minimalist design that only had camera sharing and the keyboard icon, with muting hidden behind a double‑tap gesture on the waveform. This new approach is more obvious.

Google app beta (version 17.14) users are widely seeing this Gemini Live redesign. It’s currently limited to the Gemini app and not the overlay, which remains unchanged today but will also be redesigned to match the in‑app experience.

Removing the fullscreen UI is an interesting move given how iconic and consistent it has been. While visually unnecessary, the fullscreen mode was very obvious—if not friendly—and featured heavily in marketing.

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