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Google brings Gemini’s new sparkling overlay to all Android phones
Akshay Gangwar / Android Authority
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TL;DR
- Google is rolling out a new Gemini overlay animation to all Android phones.
- The animation uses Google’s Neural Expressive design language and gives Gemini an ethereal look.
- The redesign is rolling out as part of a Google app update.
Google loves redesigning things, and Gemini is one of the things it loves redesigning the most. We’ve already seen the company experiment with new animations for Circle to Search and Gemini Live. We also spotted a new Gemini animation that later arrived on the Pixel 11 series. Well, if you were hoping to get that new Gemini design without buying a new Pixel, you’re in luck.
A new Google app update is now finally bringing the updated Gemini design to all Android devices (spotted via 9to5Google). The redesign brings Google’s Neural Expressive design language to the Gemini overlay, complete with the sparkling effects and tiny dots surrounding the “Ask Gemini” text box.
Check out the video below to see the new Gemini overlay animation:
The initial animation isn’t the only bit that’s new, however. Once the animation completes, the “Ask Gemini” text box now has slightly shaded edges, giving it a more three-dimensional look. These shaded edges are more obvious in dark mode. In light mode, it looks pretty much the same as it always has.
It’s worth noting that the redesign is part of a Google app update. You can head to the Play Store and update the Google app on your phone to the latest available version to get the new animation. If you still don’t see it, try force-stopping the Google app on your phone.
