TL;DR
- Google has been working on letting you minimize the Gemini overlay so you can keep using your phone while Gemini works in the background.
- It’s now testing a dedicated “Minimize Gemini” button in the overlay.
- The account switcher UI is also changing in the Google and Gemini apps.
If you’re in the habit of using Gemini frequently on your Android phone, you’re probably aware of the Gemini overlay that pops up when you long-press the power button or use the hotword. As useful as that is, it also locks you into using the overlay until you’re done. You can’t minimize it, and it starts each interaction as a fresh one.
Late last year, we spotted a change in the Google app that allowed users to minimize the Gemini overlay into a floating button and continue working on their device while Gemini worked in the background. While that feature hasn’t rolled out yet, Google seems to be working on some improvements to the interface.
