Evidence40%Reported
FactIn Progress·March 18, 2026
Gemini Temporary Chat Feature Gets More Prominent Placement in App and Web
Google is testing a redesign that moves the Temporary chat feature from the navigation drawer to the homepage in both the Gemini mobile app and website, making privacy-focused conversations that aren't saved to history or used for training more accessible.
Evidence Strength
Evidence40%Reported
Based on trade press
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 18, 2026
Last updated
March 18, 2026
Sources
1 source
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Source Timeline
Gemini app making ‘Temporary chats’ easier to start9To5Google·Mar 18
Evidence Strength
Evidence40%Reported
Based on trade press
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 18, 2026
Last updated
March 18, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Gemini for Home Voice Assistant Ships Major Update with 40% Latency Improvement and Enhanced FeaturesGemini Shipped as Collaborative Data-Pulling Partner in Google SheetsGemini Collaborative Writing Style Matching Shipped in Google DocsGemini 'Help Me Create' Tool Shipped in Google Docs with Cross-App ContextGemini AI Features Broadly Integrated Across Google Workspace