Google introduces Gemini Labs section to organize experimental features across platforms

Google Separates Experimental Features with New Gemini Labs Section

Google has begun reorganizing the Gemini AI tool interface to help users distinguish between established capabilities and experimental features still under development. The company is introducing a dedicated Gemini Labs section that creates a clear separation within the Gemini Tools menu, marking a significant shift in how users access and understand new AI capabilities 1

1

.

The update transforms the previously unified Tools menu on the Gemini web app into two distinct sections. Established features like Deep Research, Veo, Nano Banana, Canvas, Guided Learning, and Deep Think remain in the main Tools category, while experimental features now appear in a separate section badged with the Labs beaker icon 3

3

.

This organizational approach mirrors Google's long-standing practice of offering early access to experimental features across its ecosystem, from Android beta programs to Search Labs.

Experimental Features Now Housed in Dedicated Labs Tab

The new Gemini Labs section currently showcases several experimental features depending on user subscription levels. Agent is available for AI Ultra subscribers, while Dynamic View (also called Visual layout) is accessible to all users, and Personal Intelligence is available to all paid subscribers 3

3

. The rollout is occurring in phases through a server-side switch, with some users seeing the new section on certain Google accounts but not others 1

1

.

For power users who have remained loyal to Google's ecosystem specifically for early access to experimental features, this dedicated Labs section provides a clearer pathway to testing cutting-edge AI capabilities. The separation helps signal which features are stable and which are still actively being developed, reducing confusion as Gemini continues receiving new features at a rapid pace.

Tools Menu Redesign Expands to Android and iOS

Following the initial web rollout, the Tools menu redesign has now reached mobile platforms. On Android, the Tools sheet that slides up from the bottom now includes the new Experimental features section with the Labs badge at the bottom 2

2

. The iOS version has shifted from the native pop-up menu style to a bottom sheet interface, matching the model picker design while keeping the attachment menu unchanged .

Personal Intelligence Toggle Offers Conversation-Level Control

A notable addition for Google AI subscribers in the US is the Personal Intelligence toggle, which allows users to control whether Gemini taps into Connected apps for the current conversation . Previously labeled as "Personalize chat when helpful," this toggle applies only to the active chat session and automatically re-enables when users start a new conversation . This feature gives users granular control over chat personalization, saving them from having to regenerate responses if they know their prompt won't benefit from personalized context.

Additional Interface Refinements Across Platforms

Beyond the Labs section, Google has made other interface improvements. The "My stuff" section (previously "My Stuff") on Android and web has removed the preview of the three most recent items, creating a cleaner side panel . On the Gemini web app, this section now features a playful smiley star-shaped icon. iOS users are also seeing updated Documents and Media organization that was first introduced on the web, though this change hasn't reached Android yet .

As Google continues expanding Gemini's capabilities, the new organizational structure addresses a growing need for clarity. With AI feature updates arriving frequently, the Labs section helps users identify which tools are ready for production use and which remain in testing phases. The mobile app rollout suggests Google is committed to maintaining consistency across platforms, though the phased deployment means some users may need to wait before accessing the redesigned interface.