Recently, at the Made By Google event, significant information emerged regarding the Google Gemini AI alongside announcements of the new Google Pixel 9 and six additional devices. Gemini is now introducing an upgrade that is starting to roll out to older Android models.
This enhancement was first hinted at during Google I/O, where it was revealed that Gemini’s responses would no longer dominate your entire screen. Instead, they will now surface as a subtle glowing overlay that minimizes distractions (as reported by 9to5Google). In addition to this visually appealing update, users will also have access to new functionalities such as inquiring about context related to what they are viewing on YouTube or other content displayed on their screens.
While this feature is not as advanced as the all-new Gemini Live offering, it promises availability for all users of Gemini—whether using the free version or subscribing to Gemini Advanced (which differs from Live’s paid model).
For those who enjoy a comprehensive full-screen interaction with Gemini, rest assured: Accessing this view is merely a quick button click away. Users can easily switch to full-screen mode by tapping an icon located in the top right corner of the prompt window.
The improvement process for your experience with Gemini should happen automatically at this moment; however, it’s being rolled out in phases. If you haven’t seen a glowing prompt box pop up yet, patience may be required while waiting for its arrival. To ease your mind—our devices have yet to receive updates too—but many users online already report receiving them so hopefully our wait will be brief.
Moreover, users can expect more contextual extensions for applications like Calendar and Tasks soon—according to Google’s timeline “in the coming weeks.” This feature enables AI capability across various Google services which facilitates more refined responses similar to those seen during Made By Google’s live demonstration where someone could query whether they were available around Sabria Carpenter’s tour schedule in their area.
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Keep an eye out for additional updates about Gemini expected over the upcoming months; the anticipated transformation within AI technologies appears poised finally for substantial impact—with virtual assistants becoming genuinely beneficial resources.
