Yesterday, Google’s Josh Woodward asked for feedback about what fixes users want in the Gemini app. Today he shared the top requests from that feedback and outlined Google’s progress on each item.
This is not the first time Woodward solicited input, but the request came after the significant Neural Expressive redesign in May. The follow-up produced more than 1,400 replies within 12 hours, and the most common themes were summarized as the “Top 10 stack rank from your feedback so far, along with where we stand on each.” Below is a concise, user-focused restatement of those ten priorities and Google’s stated plans.
1) Make Google Workspace integrations work more reliably: This emerged as the clear number one user request. Many reported inconsistent behavior when connecting the Gemini app to Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and other Workspace tools. Google notes several improvements already rolled into Gemini Spark, but acknowledges more work is required across the entire app to stabilize these integrations and deliver dependable performance for routine workflows.
2) More reliable tool calling: Users repeatedly asked for more dependable tool invocation from the assistant—things like invoking plugins, connecting to external services, and staying stable during complex tasks. Google agrees this is a priority and indicated that noticeable gains should arrive soon. Improvements here appear tied to updates in underlying models and infrastructure, which will make tool calling smoother and more predictable.
- These improvements likely come from enhancements to the app’s underlying models and runtime behavior.
3) Projects & folder organization for chats: While the addition of Notebooks has been a positive step for managing content, many users want a simpler, more familiar folder or project structure specifically for chat organization. Google plans to rethink the user experience for organizing conversations and will report back with design changes aimed at making it easier to sort, find, and manage chats over time.
- Notebooks can organize chats but were also designed to integrate with NotebookLM. Users are asking for straightforward folder-style organization in addition to notebook features.
4) Add MCPs and Custom Skills: Early support for custom MCPs and skills has already launched within Gemini Spark, along with a handful of connected apps. Google says it is expanding availability and adding more MCPs so users and developers can build richer, personalized capabilities. Recent third-party additions in this ecosystem have included creative and productivity tools, showing momentum for broader integrations.
- Recent third-party additions have included a variety of productivity and creative services.
5) Deep Research improvements: Users requested the ability to export Deep Research reports to NotebookLM and to switch between Deep Research mode and Flash/Pro models within the same chat session. Google acknowledged these as valid pain points and said both ideas are worth exploring; they plan to identify practical solutions that preserve workflow continuity while maintaining model-specific behavior.
6) Remove watermarks from Nano Banana: Some users are concerned about watermarks in generated content from the Nano Banana model. Google will discuss potential adjustments while taking into account varying AI policy rules across countries. The company indicated they will evaluate options carefully to balance user needs with regulatory and safety considerations.
7) Edit any message in chat history: The ability to edit any past message in a conversation was a frequent request. Google is working toward enabling message edits while keeping the current chat branching feature, which lets users explore different directions without losing prior context. The goal is a flexible chat history that supports corrections and iterative refinement.
8) Improve in-app voice dictation accuracy: Voice dictation quality and reliability in the mobile app drew a lot of criticism. Google said this area is being prioritized, and the team will review detailed user reports. They may reach out to some users for additional diagnostic information to help improve transcription accuracy and responsiveness.
9) Fix mobile app scrolling bugs: Several respondents reported scrolling and interface glitches on mobile devices. Google confirmed these issues and stated they are working on fixes to improve the overall mobile experience and stability.
10) Fix “Celebrity Likeness” guardrails: Concerns were raised about how the app handles requests related to celebrity likeness and related guardrails. Google’s current stance is to keep these protections in place for now. They will monitor feedback and adjust policies only if needed to balance user desires with safety and legal considerations.
Overall, the feedback highlights a focus on reliability, better organization, improved integrations, and more flexible tooling. Google’s responses indicate both short-term fixes and longer-term work influenced by model and platform improvements. Users should expect incremental updates, with several areas prioritized for near-term improvements and additional design work planned for more complex features like chat organization and research workflows.