# Google Gemini Launches Full-Screen App for iPad
In recent weeks, Google has been busy upgrading its Gemini application, which has now officially landed on the iPad. After the rollout of lockscreens and homescreen widgets for iPhone users, the new iPad app delivers a broader and more intuitive experience.
## Quick Summary of Gemini
First introduced as a dedicated app for iPhone in November 2024, Gemini aimed to replace the traditional search function. However, the initial iPad version was just a letterboxed adaptation of the iPhone app, compelling users to work with a smaller keyboard and a subpar interface. The Gemini website offered a more fulfilling experience, causing dissatisfaction with the iPad app’s performance.
## The New Full-Screen Interface
The recent update, version 1.2025.1770102, brings a full-screen, optimized iPad app that takes advantage of the full width of the device’s landscape and portrait displays. This revamped interface closely resembles the user experience found on Android tablets and aligns significantly with the web version of Gemini at gemini.google.com.
### Main Features of the Update
1. **Full-Screen Layout**: The iPad app now supports a full-screen design, improving usability and delivering a more engaging experience for users.
2. **Simplified Homescreen**: The homescreen features a sleek minimalist aesthetic, allowing users to access their chats and other functionalities effortlessly.
3. **Enhanced Chat Viewing**: Chats are now less cramped, facilitating better interaction for users with their conversations.
4. **Widget Functionality**: Users can now incorporate Gemini as a homescreen widget, enabling quick access to the app’s features straight from their iPad’s home screen.
5. **Integration with Google Photos**: The app now seamlessly connects to Google Photos, making it easy for users to view and share their pictures within the Gemini platform.
6. **User Interface Improvements and Bug Fixes**: This update also encompasses various enhancements to the user interface and bug fixes, leading to a smoother overall experience.
## Upcoming Features
Google is continuously enhancing the Gemini platform, with more features and functionalities anticipated in future updates. Recent announcements have pointed out enhancements in coding capabilities and the feature to upload multiple images, underlining Google’s dedication to making Gemini a robust and adaptable tool.
### Related Articles
For those eager to stay updated on the developments in Gemini, here are some pertinent articles:
– [Google reveals Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition) with coding enhancements](https://9to5google.com/2025/05/06/gemini-2-5-pro-coding/)
– [Gemini prompts now allow for uploading multiple images](https://9to5google.com/2025/05/05/gemini-multiple-images/)
– [Instructions for using and prompting Veo 2 in the Gemini app](https://9to5google.com/2025/05/03/gemini-veo-2-prompt/)
– [Google envisions Gemini as your ‘personal, proactive, and powerful’ assistant](https://9to5google.com/2025/05/01/gemini-personal-proactive-powerful-assistant/)
## Final Thoughts
With the launch of the full-screen Gemini app for iPad, Google has substantially enhanced the user experience for iPad users. The app’s fresh features and improvements make it a more attractive choice for individuals looking to incorporate Gemini into their everyday lives. As Google continues to advance and hone the Gemini platform, users can anticipate even more cutting-edge features in the future.
For further details, you can download the latest version of Gemini from the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-gemini/id6477489729).
