Google is testing a cleaner Gemini overlay at the cost of some of its best features

Google is testing a cleaner Gemini overlay at the cost of some of its best features

By @aamirsidd94
Publication Date: 2026-02-04 13:39:00

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority

TL;DR

  • Google is experimenting with moving contextual actions like “Ask about place” and “Ask about PDF” into the Plus menu in the Gemini overlay.
  • Google could also move the “Share conversation” button to the top-right corner of the main conversation UI for easier access.

Currently, when you trigger Gemini on top of specific apps, Google shows one-tap contextual actions in the Gemini overlay. These contextual actions include “Ask about place” with Google Maps, “Ask about PDF” with Google Drive and Files, and “Ask about page” with Google Chrome.

Additionally, the Gemini overlay includes the “Share screen with Live” action button on top of most apps. This button starts screen sharing with Gemini, saving users from having to navigate to the Gemini Live UI first and then tap the screen-sharing button.

Google is experimenting with hiding all of these buttons in the menu accessed by tapping on…