Google’s Gemini app is getting a major UX overhaul

According to Android Authority, a Google executive has confirmed the company is making a “huge investment” in a project called “Gemini App UX 2.0.” The announcement came from Matt Kilpatrick, Google’s Director of Product Management for Gemini, during a recent internal meeting. The primary goal is to revamp the app’s user interface, which has been cited as a barrier to adoption for some potential users. It’s unclear exactly what the new UI will look like or when it will launch. However, separate reporting from Android Authority’s APK teardowns suggests Google is developing a new compact overlay for interacting with Gemini Live. It’s not yet confirmed if this overlay project is part of the larger UX 2.0 initiative.

The Interface Problem

Here’s the thing: this news isn’t a huge surprise if you’ve used the Gemini app. The core AI, the chatbot part, works. It can write emails, summarize articles, and answer questions. But the wrapper around it, the actual app experience, has always felt a bit… clunky. It’s like Google built a powerful engine and then forgot to design a comfortable cockpit. For an assistant that’s supposed to be helpful and always there, the UX hasn’t always felt seamless or intuitive. So this “huge investment” is basically Google admitting they need to polish the product to match the promise.

What Could Change?

Now, what might a “UX 2.0” actually look like? The compact overlay hint from the APK teardowns is a big clue. Right now, invoking Gemini can feel disruptive—it often takes over your whole screen. A compact, persistent, or floating interface would be a game-changer, letting you chat with the AI while still using your other apps. Think of it like a supercharged version of the old Google Now on Tap. Beyond that, we could see a complete visual redesign, better organization of chat history and prompts, and deeper, more intuitive system integration. The goal is probably to make Gemini feel less like a separate app you open and more like a true layer over your phone.

Why This Matters Now

This isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s a critical strategic move. The AI assistant race is heating up again, with OpenAI’s ChatGPT app setting a pretty high bar for clean, user-friendly interaction. Google can’t afford to have a subpar interface scare people away from its otherwise competitive AI model. By investing heavily in UX, Google is signaling that the initial launch phase is over. The next phase is about refinement, adoption, and making Gemini an indispensable daily habit. If they get this right, it could finally unlock the assistant’s full potential. If they get it wrong? Well, it’ll just be another case of great tech hampered by poor execution. But the fact that a director is publicly calling it a “huge investment” suggests they’re taking it seriously. You can see Kilpatrick’s own post about it here on X, and more discussion from the community here.

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