Gemini overlay gets expanded ‘plus’ menu to do more without opening app
9to5 Google 2026-06-22 19:23:01
Context: Google has updated the Gemini overlay on Android, expanding its 'plus' menu to offer more features without requiring users to open the full app. This change comes after a redesign last month and aims to enhance user experience by providing easier access to various tools. The update is rolling out with stable version 17.32 of the Google app.
Key Facts
- The Gemini overlay on Android now features an expanded 'plus' menu, which includes Videos, Music, Canvas, and Guided learning, in addition to the previous options of Images and Personal Intelligence.
- The new menu does not include Deep research, as this tool requires an expanded prompt box for Sources and Files, which is only available within the full app.
- The top section of the overlay still includes Screen, Photos, Camera, Files, Drive, and Notebooks, with the carousel being slightly higher up the screen, potentially affecting one-handed usability.
- This update allows users to access most of the Gemini experience from anywhere on Android without having to open the full app, similar to the previous Gemini overlay design earlier in the year.
- The expanded 'plus' menu is available with stable version 17.32 of the Google app, which is currently rolling out to users.