Key points
- Spark branding is being deemphasized as it merges into the main Gemini chat interface.
- The update introduces a unified history feed and new filtering options for tasks and chats.
- This change is currently rolling out via a server-side update on Android devices only.
Google is integrating its Gemini Spark personal agent directly into the main Gemini chat application, according to a report by 9to5Google. This redesign removes the standalone “Spark” entry from the navigation drawer and combines it with the primary chat experience. The change aims to provide a single location for starting tasks and tracking them within chats.
By the numbers
- One unified history list replaces the separate “Recents” section for all conversations and tasks.
- Four status categories organize the new “Scheduled” page: Active, Paused, Completed, and Suggested.
- Four filter options allow users to sort combined history by All, Ready, Needs attention, and In progress.
What the figures mean
The structural change places buttons for “Chat” and “Task” directly above the prompt box in the app interface. According to 9to5Google, the “Task” button now serves as the entry point for Gemini Spark. Google states this provides a “new home for Spark,” allowing users to start new tasks anytime while keeping track of them in their chats.
The navigation drawer no longer lists Spark separately, and the account menu item previously labeled “Gemini Spark Settings” has been renamed to “Task settings.” This shift suggests Google is deemphasizing the distinct “Spark” branding in favor of a more integrated Gemini experience. The list of conversations at the bottom is no longer called Recents; instead, all chats and Spark tasks are combined into one history.
This redesign is currently rolling out via a server-side update on Android, according to 9to5Google. The outlet noted that the changes were not visible on iOS or the web at the time of reporting. Gemini Spark requires an AI Pro or AI Ultra subscription to function.
The feature was originally announced at I/O 2026 in May as a 24/7 personal agent. The current update removes the siloed nature of the experience, making it quicker to start a task. The new “Scheduled” page surfaces both Spark tasks and Scheduled actions, organized by the four status categories mentioned above.
What to watch
Security teams should monitor the rollout of this server-side update on Android devices within their managed fleets. Because the update changes how tasks are initiated and tracked within the Gemini app, administrators may need to review access controls for the AI Pro and AI Ultra subscriptions.
The consolidation of chat and task history into a single feed may impact data retention policies or audit trails that previously relied on separate logging for Spark activities. Organizations using Gemini for enterprise tasks should verify that the new filtering options (Ready, Needs attention, In progress) align with their compliance requirements.
The absence of this update on iOS and web platforms creates a temporary disparity in the user experience across devices. Teams should assess whether this fragmentation affects the consistency of security posture or user training materials that reference the previous navigation structure.
What to do and how to stay safe: Google
- Review subscription tiers for AI Pro and AI Ultra to ensure access aligns with security policies.
- Verify that the unified chat and task history meets your organization’s data retention requirements.
- Monitor the server-side rollout on Android devices to identify any unexpected behavior in the app.
- Update internal documentation to reflect the removal of the standalone Spark navigation entry.
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General security guidance from the Sandbox Gazette newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gemini Spark feature available on iOS and web?
No, the redesign is currently rolling out via a server-side update on Android only, according to 9to5Google.
What subscription is required to use Gemini Spark?
Gemini Spark requires an AI Pro or AI Ultra subscription to function.
How has the navigation changed in the Gemini app?
Spark disappears from the navigation drawer, and a new “Scheduled” page surfaces tasks and actions.
