Gemini App Rolling Out Prompt Bar Redesign On Android

Following the web redesign and other changes, Google is introducing a new prompt bar for the Gemini app on Android.

Gemini is going from a pill-shaped text field to a rounded rectangle (even before you enter text). Underneath “Ask Gemini” you get a row of actions, starting with the ‘plus’ menu that’s now much shorter when open. You just get Camera, Gallery, Files, and Drive in the bottom sheet.

Next up is a pill-shaped button 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.

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.

As first seen on gemini.google.com, Google is being more explicit about what Gemini can do with explicit chips.

We’re seeking this prompt bar redesign on Gemini for Android with the latest Google app beta. It’s not on the iPhone and iPad client yet.

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