Google is testing a significant redesign for its Gemini AI mobile app, shifting from a traditional chatbot interface toward a more visually immersive, scrollable feed. The potential update, first identified through an APK teardown by Android Authority, aims to move beyond static text prompts by integrating eye-catching imagery and suggested creative workflows.
A Shift Toward Visual Engagement
The experimental interface replaces the minimalist chatbot aesthetic with a dynamic home screen. Key utility shortcuts—such as “Create Image” and “Deep Research”—are now positioned prominently at the top, followed by a feed of interactive prompt suggestions. These suggestions are designed to move users away from the “blank slate” problem common in AI tools, offering specific creative triggers like “Teleport me to deep space,” “Give me a vintage or grunge look,” or “Turn my drawing into a storybook.”
Challenging the Competition
This design pivot appears to be a direct response to the rising popularity of OpenAI’s Sora, which recently captured the top spot on the U.S. App Store. By introducing a feed-based layout, Google is looking to increase user retention and engagement, mirroring the success of visually driven applications.
The redesign also aims to highlight Google’s newer AI capabilities, specifically the “Nano Banana” image model. This model played a pivotal role in propelling the Gemini app to the No. 1 position on the App Store charts earlier this September, where it remained until it was overtaken by Sora.
Status of the Rollout
While the features were discovered within the app’s code, they are not yet publicly available. When contacted for comment, a Google spokesperson stated that there is “no announcement to be made just yet.” For now, the interface remains an internal experiment, but it signals a clear strategic intent to evolve Gemini from a simple query tool into a more intuitive, discovery-based AI platform.