A recent glitch in the Gemini app has led to the rollback of some key features, leaving users puzzled. Here’s what’s happening.
When you tap the “plus” menu in the prompt box, you can no longer upload NotebookLM notebooks. Instead, the layout has changed from a list to side-by-side pills. Fortunately, the Tools menu remains unaffected.
Additionally, the “Temporary chat” button, once found in the top-right corner next to your avatar, has vanished. Users will also notice that the option to “Import memory to Gemini” is no longer available in the profile menu.
However, the website version at Gemini.google.com remains stable and offers a decent experience through mobile and Progressive Web App versions.
On the interface front, the black background has reverted to gray, causing the suggested action pills to lose their outline.
Outside the app, Android users are facing design changes too. The Android overlay has switched back to its previous style without full access to the Tools menu. The fullscreen glow effect is also gone, and users only see a highlighted overlay.
This issue appears to mainly affect Android users across both stable and beta channels. Google is expected to roll out a fix soon to restore lost features.
Recent user reactions on social media reflect frustration, with many sharing similar experiences. Some users are taking to forums, seeking solutions or updates from Google.
In the tech landscape, it’s interesting how quickly features can change and how essential user feedback is to app development. Today, nearly 60% of users rely on apps for daily tasks, making these glitches particularly disruptive.
As apps evolve, their user interfaces are constantly tested, and sometimes bugs like this remind us of the importance of reliable performance. Let’s hope Google takes swift action to resolve these issues!
