New Delhi: In some reports, it has been reported that Google is testing multiple new features for its most popular Gemini application. The reports highlighted a redesigned interface, improved voice input and expanded maps-related tools currently in development. These early findings suggest Google may be preparing to roll out a significant Gemini application update in the coming weeks. One of the critical changes spotted in the beta is a redesigned interface that closely resembles ChatGPT’s layout. Tools like image creation, video generation and other features live behind a separate tools icon.
Google is now planning to remove that icon and move everything into a single menu that appears when the plus button is tapped at the bottom of the screen. This latest slide-up panel looks almost identical to the tool layout used in the ChatGPT application. The update reorganises everyday actions into one place, making it easier to discover and switch between tasks. However, Google has not yet officially announced this redesign. The presence of the latest UI in the beta version suggests that the company is preparing a more unified and simplified interface.
Gemini is also testing an upgrade for voice input; the current version stops listening whenever there is a slight pause, which often makes longer or more complex questions difficult to record in one go. The latest version unveils a press-and-hold gesture on the microphone icon that records continuously until the separate stop button is tapped. These improvements enable the users to speak naturally, without worrying about the pauses or the application cutting off too early. Gemini is also expanding its location-related capabilities, with richer details in the application. These will consist of photos, short videos, reviews, ratings, and other information sourced directly from Google Maps.
Additionally, the ability to export any list of recommended places straight to Google Maps. This is intended to make saving, navigating or revisiting locations easier, especially while planning trips or researching the latest areas. The beta also revealed the latest Labs icon inside the Gemini Live interface, while it does not perform any action yet, its presence suggests Google may soon test experimental features within the Live mode.
