Google App Going Edge-To-Edge For Discover Feed

The design of the Google app has gotten nicer as of late thanks to AI Mode, and another modernization sees the Discover feed go edge-to-edge.

Previously, the Google app would retain its bottom bar as you scroll the Home feed. (This component features Material 3 tab indicators, but lacks Dynamic Color theming.)

We’re now seeing the bottom bar hide upon scroll, with content — text and images — drawing underneath the gesture navigation bar for an edge-to-edge experience. This already applies to the status bar, with only the Search field appearing up top. (Google recently updated the bar to have the voice search microphone and Google Lens join the prominent AI Mode ring.)

Besides a more modern look, this aligns with the Discover feed to the left of Android homescreens.

There are no changes to the bottom bar when you’re in the Search, Notifications, or Activity tabs. The latter two still feel like clunky web views.

We’re seeing this edge-to-edge Discover with Google app 16.23, which is the latest beta release.