Google is investing heavily in overhauling the Gemini app’s user interface for Android and web, as confirmed by Logan Kilpatrick, lead product for Google AI Studio and Gemini API. This follows critiques comparing it unfavorably to ChatGPT. The company is also developing a native Gemini app for macOS and a mobile app for Google AI Studio on iPhone and Android.
Google has implemented incremental enhancements to the Gemini app on Android, targeting better usability. These changes address specific pain points in navigation and feature access. Despite these efforts, the application falls short of expectations, particularly when measured against Gemini’s underlying advanced capabilities in natural language processing and multimodal interactions. The app’s current design limits the visibility of these strengths, making it harder for users to leverage the model’s full potential in daily tasks.
Google recognizes deficiencies in both the web-based and mobile versions of the Gemini interface. In a direct response on X to a user’s observation that Gemini’s front-end lags behind ChatGPT’s, Logan Kilpatrick announced a substantial commitment to Gemini App UX 2.0. This overhaul aims to highlight the model’s impressive features more effectively. It will streamline access to routine functions, such as query input and response customization, reducing friction in user interactions.
huge investment happening in Gemini App UX 2.0 right now, hoping we win you over with this iteration 🙂
— Logan Kilpatrick (@OfficialLoganK) November 28, 2025
The existing Gemini app fails to adequately present its array of tools, including image generation, code assistance, and extended conversation handling. The planned redesign will prioritize surfacing these elements prominently within the interface. Everyday operations, like switching between conversation threads or adjusting response styles, will become more intuitive, allowing users to engage with Gemini without unnecessary steps.
In addition to the UX update, Google is creating a native application for Gemini on macOS. This development addresses the current limitation where PC users access Gemini solely through a web browser. ChatGPT, by contrast, provides dedicated native apps for both Windows and Mac operating systems. These apps facilitate seamless usage, including direct file handling and system-level integrations.
ChatGPT’s native applications enable advanced functionalities, such as smooth connections with third-party software like Notion for note-taking, Terminal for command-line operations, and Apple Notes for iOS ecosystem integration. Users benefit from faster data exchange and reduced dependency on browser limitations. With Gemini restricted to browser access on PCs, the experience feels less refined and more cumbersome overall.
A key example involves file uploads: uploading multiple documents to ChatGPT via its native Mac or Windows app occurs efficiently, supporting bulk processing without interruptions. Attempting the same with Gemini requires navigating browser upload dialogs, which often slows workflows and complicates handling large or diverse file sets. This disparity becomes more pronounced as AI models evolve toward agentic capabilities, where systems autonomously perform tasks across applications.
A native Gemini app for macOS would enhance management of local files, permitting direct access without browser mediation. It would also support deeper integrations with desktop software, enabling Gemini to interact with user data and tools more fluidly. The Gemini team at Google appears to prioritize this gap, driving the macOS project forward. Although no specific release date exists, Google’s frequent Gemini updates—such as recent Android tweaks and model refinements—indicate an imminent rollout.
Separately, Google is building a native app for Google AI Studio targeted at iPhone and Android devices, internally named Build Anything. Ammar Reshi, lead product and design head for Google AI Studio, noted in responses that the launch remains some time off. For frequent AI Studio users, this mobile version will enable uninterrupted coding sessions during travel or remote work.
It really has been fun building this Thanksgiving 🙂 https://t.co/AO85BxLlh8 pic.twitter.com/H90WdjepID
— Ammaar Reshi (@ammaar) November 28, 2025
AI Studio serves as a platform for developers to experiment with Gemini models, prototyping applications through prompts and API calls. The mobile app will extend this environment to portable devices, allowing real-time adjustments to code, testing of AI behaviors, and iteration on projects without desktop constraints. This aligns with Google’s broader push to make AI development tools more accessible across platforms.
