Gemini App for iPhone Gets a Fresh Homescreen Redesign with Auto-Keyboard Launch

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).