Gemini on iPhone: Redesigned Homescreen, Auto-Opening Keyboard, and Advanced Features
Explore the redesigned Gemini iPhone app with auto-opening keyboard, advanced AI features, and Deep Research.
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Gemini on iPhone: Redesigned Homescreen, Auto-Opening Keyboard, and Advanced Features
The landscape of mobile AI interaction is rapidly evolving, and Google's Gemini app for iPhone is at the forefront of this transformation. In a move that mirrors the recent updates seen on Android, the iPhone version of Gemini has undergone a significant homescreen redesign, bringing a more streamlined and user-friendly experience to iOS users. This update, rolling out with version 1.2025.0670001, introduces a cleaner interface and a notable functional change: the keyboard now automatically opens upon launch, facilitating immediate user engagement. The most visible alteration is the expansion of the “Ask Gemini” field, which now stretches across the entire width of the screen. This design choice not only provides a more expansive canvas for user input but also contributes to a visually cohesive and modern aesthetic. Google has opted for a minimalist approach, removing the previously prominent microphone and camera icon pill. Instead, users are presented with dedicated buttons for v…
