Google Gemini overlay adds minimize bubble on Android
Google has started rolling out a minimize button for the Gemini overlay on Android. Now, instead of the chatbot taking over your whole screen, you can shrink it into a little bubble—freeing you up to use other apps while Gemini does its thing. The rollout is underway, but not everyone has it yet. When minimized, you can tap the bubble to bring Gemini back, or drag it to six preset positions.
- Minimize button available in Gemini overlay
- Bubble can be moved to six positions only
- Not all users have the update yet
- Bubble sometimes resets to bottom right
- You can dismiss or expand Gemini from the bubble
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