Google has updated the Gemini app on Android with a redesigned side panel and settings page after the Spark-to-Task update. The change moves search to the top-right corner, places Library next to New chat, limits the visible recent-chat list to five items before a More option, and consolidates preferences that were previously split across the account menu and Gemini Settings. The Android rollout follows a server-side update and comes after the same side panel and settings changes reached iOS, macOS, and the web app last week with the launch of Gemini 4 Argon.

Side panel puts Library higher and hides extra chats behind More

The new layout begins with Google moving search to the top-right corner. New chat remains the first item in the side panel, while Library now appears next to it instead of being located near the bottom. To avoid cluttering the navigation drawer while still allowing recent chats to be viewed, Gemini displays only five items before using More, which expands the list when tapped.

For users with an AI Ultra subscription, the full list is New chat, Library, Images, Scheduled, Daily brief, Customize, Students, Videos, and Gems.

Settings move to one page and simplify the account menu

The app is also revamping settings. Instead of having preferences split between the account menu and Gemini Settings, Google has consolidated everything into one page. The account menu is now only for switching accounts, leaving Feedback, or getting Help.

The Settings page starts with Manage account and Usage limits. Under Preferences, users find Notifications, Personal Intelligence, Avatar, Task settings, Theme, Skills, Voice, Media, Device controls, Cart and orders, and Gemini Notebook. Theme is listed as new. Two other sections are Data & privacy and Get support.

Data & privacy includes Import memory, Contact info from your devices, Gemini Apps Activity, Your public links, and Privacy Help Hub. Get support includes Help, Report a problem, About, and Updates.

Rollout context and related Gemini changes

The updated side panel and settings rolled out to iOS, macOS, and the web app last week with the launch of Gemini 4 Argon. The Android version is now seeing wide availability following a server-side update.

Other recent Gemini app items named in the source include Gemini Notebook now available as Connected App for deeper integration, free Gemini users now on Auto models as the app adds thinking levels, and a new Map tool replacing / with @.

What the redesign changes for users

For readers, the practical effect is a shorter visible chat list, faster access to Library, and a single settings page that groups account, usage, preferences, privacy, and support items. The account menu is reduced to account switching, feedback, and help, while the side panel relies on More to reveal additional recent chats beyond five.

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