Gemini App for iPhone Gets a Fresh Homescreen Redesign with Auto-Keyboard Launch
The Gemini app for iPhone now features a sleek, minimalist redesign that automatically opens the keyboard on launch, streamlining the user experience.
By Blip Tech
2 min read
Summary
The Gemini app for iPhone has undergone a significant homescreen redesign, bringing it in line with the Android version that received updates in January. Key changes include:
- The ‘Ask Gemini’ field now spans the entire width of the screen.
- The microphone and camera icon pill have been removed, leaving only buttons for voice input and Gemini Live.
- The ‘plus’ menu now provides access to Camera, Gallery, and Files.
- A more minimalist look with the removal of the separator above the ‘Ask Gemini’ field.
- Upon launching the app, the keyboard automatically opens, allowing users to start typing immediately.
The text box changes into a rounded rectangle when you enter a prompt. These updates are part of version 1.2025.0670001 and may require you to relaunch the app from multitasking if they don’t appear after updating.
Additional features and improvements include:
- The ability to reference past chats for more tailored help with Gemini Advanced.
- Improved display of sources and related content.
- More detailed responses about places on Google Maps.
- Various UI enhancements and bug fixes.
Recent updates also introduce new models such as 2.0 Flash for everyday tasks, 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental for multi-step reasoning, and 2.0 Pro Experimental for complex tasks (with an Advanced subscription required).
