Google’s Gemini App Update: Keyboard Opens Automatically on Launch for Quicker Prompts

Summary

Key Points:

• Keyboard Auto-Open Feature: Google is introducing a new feature for the Gemini app on Android, where the keyboard will automatically open when the app is launched. This change aims to improve user convenience by saving them an extra tap.
• User Interface Changes: The home page of the app still includes options for voice input and Gemini Live, as well as access to the 'plus' menu and Chats & Gems history.
• Alternative Input Methods: Users can also initiate voice input by long-pressing the power button or using the corner swipe gesture for the Gemini overlay.
• New Shortcut: When users upload images or PDF files, a “Talk Live about this” shortcut will appear above the “Ask Gemini” field, providing an alternative to the Gemini overlay.
• Availability: This feature is currently available in the latest beta version (16.4.36) of the Google app and has not yet been rolled out to the stable channel.