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Gemini App on iPhone Gets a Makeover with New Homescreen Widgets

Google’s Gemini updates the iPhone experience with new homescreen widgets, offering quick access to key features and a sleek design reminiscent of the Google app.

5 months ago

Gemini App Update Brings Homescreen Widgets for iPhone

Update Overview: Google has released a new update for the Gemini app on iPhone, adding homescreen widgets.
Widget Options:
- Square Widget: Features a grid of icons with specific functionalities:
  - A Gemini sparkle icon (top-left) to open the app and keyboard, with color differentiation for free and Advanced users.
  - A microphone icon for dictating prompts.
  - A camera icon to launch the viewfinder for taking pictures to add to prompts.
  - An icon to open the fullscreen Gemini Live experience.
- Rectangular Widget: Contains an ‘Ask Gemini’ bar with a microphone and additional actions:
  - System file picker to upload documents.
  - Gallery access to pick images.
Design and Functionality:
- The widgets are designed similarly to the Google (Search) app, addressing user demands.
- Some users are still requesting an iPad-optimized version of the app, which is already available for Android tablets.
Version and Release: Version 1.2025.1662203, rolling out today.