Google is testing a faster method to access AI Mode history in its Android app, potentially replacing the Labs shortcut in the top-left home screen position, as seen in version 16.50.55.sa.arm64, following the existing iOS implementation.
Users currently access AI Mode history in the Google app on Android by tapping the prominent AI Mode button on the home screen, which then displays a history icon in the top-right corner. Tapping this icon reveals the full list of past AI Mode interactions. This process requires two taps and works reliably across devices with history enabled.
Google maintains user history through My Google Activity settings, which record searches and interactions when activated. This feature stores data to assist users in retrieving forgotten ideas or revisiting previously enjoyed content. Access to different types of history varies by category, with AI Mode history receiving specific attention in recent updates.
AI Mode integrates Google Search capabilities with the Gemini model to provide precise responses to complex queries. Users enter prompts, and the system generates targeted answers drawing from extensive search indexes and AI processing. This combination supports advanced interactions beyond standard searches.
Reviewing AI Mode history allows users to examine past prompts and responses, enabling refinement of future queries. For those new to the feature, past examples demonstrate effective phrasing and reveal patterns in successful interactions. This practice builds proficiency in crafting detailed inputs for optimal results.
The Google app version 16.50.55.sa.arm64 introduces a preview of an updated user interface for quicker history access. Developers have modified the top-left home screen area, traditionally occupied by the Labs shortcut, to display AI Mode history directly. This change reduces navigation steps from the home screen.
Google Labs provides early access to experimental features without mandating their use for all users. The Labs shortcut appears in the top-left position on the Google app home screen and links to a list of available tests. Updates to this list occur periodically, not daily, as new experiments roll out.
In the previewed UI, AI Mode history organizes entries by date, grouping interactions chronologically for easier scanning. Each date section lists corresponding prompts and responses, maintaining the full context of prior sessions. This structured layout enhances usability during review.
The same UI layout already exists in the iOS version of the Google app, as identified by Radu on X.
🕐 Google added on Google Search’s iOS app a new shortcut for Google AI Mode history in the top left corner.
It also includes a short, Google-like animation when switching accounts
No Android rollout.@testingcatalog @AssembleDebug @rustybrick pic.twitter.com/jahQmpBoui— Radu Oncescu (@oncescuradu) December 13, 2025
iOS users tap the top-left area to view their AI Mode history split by date, bypassing the multi-step process used on Android. This precedent suggests alignment across platforms.
