The update adds animated backgrounds and a new bottom "+" menu on iPhone, grouping images, camera, music, canvas, deep research, guided learning and uploads.
It introduces a cleaner, more spacious interface with semi-transparent layers and subtle motion, though the rollout appears gradual and many users have not yet received it.
Google had previously signalled a visual refresh for Gemini, and Android users are still waiting as the company aims to make the app feel more responsive and easier to navigate.
As Google embeds Gemini into Apple's iOS 27, how will this AI partnership reshape the mobile user experience against rivals?
Does Gemini's visually rich redesign risk sacrificing performance and usability for a more beautiful but complex interface?
With advanced AI costing up to $250/month, is Google creating a new digital divide between casual and professional users?