Google Gemini AI App Teases Visual Makeover and New Features
Google Gemini AI App Teases Visual Makeover and New Features
Google appears to be preparing a significant update for its Gemini AI app, aiming to make it more visually appealing and user-friendly. This move comes after the surge in popularity of AI-powered creative tools, with OpenAI’s Sora recently topping the U.S. App Store charts. Google’s revamp could help Gemini stay competitive in the fast-growing AI app market.
What’s Changing in Gemini?
According to discoveries by Android Authority, Google is experimenting with a new interface for Gemini that moves away from the traditional chatbot layout. Instead, the new design introduces a scrollable feed featuring eye-catching images and suggested prompts.
- Shortcut buttons like “Create Image” and “Deep Research” are now placed at the top of the screen.
- The main content is a visually rich feed with prompts such as “teleport me to deep space,” “give me a vintage or grunge look,” and “turn my drawing into a storybook.”
- Colorful backgrounds and images accompany each prompt, offering inspiration and ideas for users to explore Gemini’s capabilities.
Image credit: Android Authority
Engaging Users With Visual Prompts
The new feed is designed to help users discover the full range of what Gemini can do, especially with image creation and interactive tasks. Example prompts include:
- Fun photo effects (“give me a vintage or grunge look”)
- Creative storytelling (“turn my drawing into a storybook”)
- Productivity ideas (“brainstorm out loud with Live,” “send me a daily news roundup”)
This approach aims to make the app more accessible, encouraging experimentation and creativity, while also showcasing the power of Google’s new AI image model, Nano Banana.
Image credit: Android Authority
Why This Matters
Gemini’s visual update could give Google an edge over competitors. While OpenAI’s ChatGPT app is still minimalist, Gemini’s potential new look could make it more engaging for users, especially those interested in creative AI tools. The popularity of image-based AI features helped Gemini reach the top of the App Store earlier this year, powered by Nano Banana’s advanced image capabilities.
If these changes roll out widely, businesses and individual users alike can expect a more intuitive, interactive AI assistant that inspires new use cases, from image creation to productivity boosts.
What’s Next?
For now, the redesign is not yet live for all users. Google has not made an official announcement, but the groundwork is clearly being laid for a more vibrant, visually driven AI experience. Keep an eye on updates to the Gemini app for these new features in the near future.
