Gemini Android Update: Five-Chat Cap and Merged Settings

Google is deploying a visual overhaul to the Gemini application for Android devices. The change arrives via a server-side update, allowing it to reach users without requiring a new download from the app store. This deployment follows recent internal shifts in how the platform handles tasks.

The navigation drawer now displays a maximum of five conversation entries at the top of the list. This constraint keeps the interface uncluttered while still providing access to recent interactions. Users must tap a "More" option to expand the view and see the full history. The top of the panel now features a search function in the upper-right corner. The "Library" entry has moved directly below "New chat," a position previously occupied by less frequently used options.

Settings have been consolidated into a single page. Previously, users had to toggle between the account menu and a separate configuration area to adjust preferences. Google has merged these tools into one location. The account menu now handles only account switching, feedback submission, and help requests. All other adjustments reside on the unified settings screen.

The new settings page opens with options for managing the account and usage limits. A dedicated preferences section follows, listing controls for notifications, avatars, themes, and voice features. The theme option is marked as a new addition in this release. Additional sections cover data privacy, including memory import and public links, as well as support resources like the help center and problem reporting tools.

This Android rollout mirrors changes that reached iOS, macOS, and web platforms last week. Those earlier updates coincided with the launch of Gemini 4 Argon. Other recent developments in the Gemini ecosystem include the release of Notebook as a connected app. Free users are also seeing a shift to "Auto" models, which adds thinking levels to the interface. A new map tool has replaced the previous slash shortcut with an at-sign command.