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Google’s Gemini app is getting a comprehensive makeover, both in terms of design and function. At Google I\/O 2026, the company announced that Gemini is getting upgraded models that will rely more on agentic AI capabilities, allowing the Assistant to send emails, add calendar events, and perform other tasks on your behalf. <\/p>\n
(Google emphasizes that all agentic capabilities are designed to be used under your supervision, which hopefully allays fears about the agent going rogue and, I don’t know, draining your bank accounts.) Here’s everything Google announced about Gemini’s app upgrades during this year’s event.<\/p>\n
Google says it has revamped the design language for the Gemini app. The company calls it Neural Expressive and it includes new animations, colors, typography, and refreshed haptic feedback. Another change: The Gemini Live Conversations experience is now integrated into the Gemini app. This means you can easily switch from typing your questions to using your voice to talk to the AI. <\/p>\n
Changes have also been made to the voice chat mode, allowing you to tap and talk to Gemini at your own pace. According to Google, this prevents unwanted interruptions and doesn’t force you to speak at a certain pace if you need more time to formulate your thoughts. You’ll also soon have the option to ask Gemini to speak in regional dialects, which may provide a more personalized experience to some people.<\/p>\n
I think the best part of Neural Expressive Design is Google’s focus on making interactions with Gemini something more than a wall of text. The company claims that Gemini will now show reactions with images, interactive timelines, narrated videos and dynamic graphics instead of huge blocks of text. This new design language is rolling out today and will be available on the web, Android, and iOS.<\/p>\n
Gemini Spark marks Google’s bigger role on agentic AI services. This turns Gemini from a simple word generator into an assistant that can take action for you. This feature works even if you have turned off your laptop or phone, and it can continue working independently depending on your needs. Some examples shared by Google during I\/O 2026 include the ability to set recurring tasks or triggers, such as scanning your credit card bills to flag new or hidden subscription fees, going through your meeting notes to create a \u201cpolished\u201d document in Google Docs with a summary of your findings, and drafting a companion email to kickstart a project. Google says you’ll also be able to teach Gemini Spark to set deadlines for school projects and share them with your spouse, letting you keep track of your child’s schoolwork without having to actively monitor their inbox every day.<\/p>\n
It is worth noting that Google has repeatedly emphasized that Spark works on your commands. You get to choose which apps it can connect to, and it’ll only take high-level actions with your explicit consent, whether it’s spending money or sending emails. <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n What do you think so far?
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