After removing earlier this year, the Gemini overlay on Android is bringing back a shortcut to quickly open the full app.
It takes the form of a drag handle at the top of the Gemini overlay. Just swipe up and let go to open the Gemini app for chat history, Gems, and settings.
The full prompt bar lets you access the Video, Deep Research, and Canvas chips. The ‘plus’ menu is the same, though the design differs. (Last week, Gemini on the web gained an “Image: Generate with Imagen” chip. It’s not available on mobile yet.)
Google last updated the overlay in January, with the previous design being taller. This shortcut saves you from having to place the app icon on your homescreen.
This overlay shortcut to access the full Gemini app is widely rolling out with version 16.27 (stable) and 16.28 (beta) of the Google app. Force stop if you’re not seeing it yet.
It follows the Gemini overlay going right-aligned on tablets and foldables with the launch of Samsung’s latest devices. Meanwhile, we’re still waiting for Google to widely roll out the four-color glow.
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