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Around two months ago, Google introduced Gemini’s new neural design with 3D visual effects and spatial animations, almost gesturing at its transformation for the upcoming Android XR visual interface. The effects were largely limited to Gemini’s homescreen on Android, as well as regular (non-Live) chats. Now, however, we’re seeing these changes spill over to the Gemini overlay, the floating bar that appears when you hail Gemini from outside the Google app, as well as in the Gemini Live interface.
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Google now appears to be testing extensive neural design elements across more parts of the Gemini launcher on Android. These changes are being tested as part of version 17.43.11 of the Google app, which includes Gemini. While they aren’t live yet, we were able to tweak the app to activate them on our end.
Additionally, we notice a fundamental change to how Gemini launches. The launch animation feels intentionally slowed to give it a somewhat hypnagogic appearance. It’s not truly transparent, but it gives the impression of a glowing element.
We also notice a Talk Live button appear in the Gemini overlay that lets you shift the conversation to Gemini Live instead of a regular chat, so you can interact more freely with natural pauses.
Current Gemini Live UIGemini Live UI being tested Along with the overlay, the Gemini Live interface also gets a neural treatment. The floating button in the middle is now more compact and less defined compared to the existing implementation. It also gets the airy glow with a misty, ever-changing shape.
Needless to say, since all of these changes are just being tested, there’s no certainty of when it could go live for users.
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