Google Pixel Phones may Get ‘now Bar’-Like Gemini Space Feature

Updated June 20, 2025

Google is ⁣exploring ‍a new ⁤feature called “Gemini Space”⁣ for its Pixel phones, potentially⁣ launching⁤ with the pixel 10 series. This feature⁢ may mirror the functionality ⁤of Samsung’s “Now Bar,” a tool that provides users with‍ contextual information and quick access to relevant data.

Android 16‍ QPR1 Beta 1 included a system configuration file labeled ‘Ambient ‍Data,’ which sources suggest ⁤is ⁢an internal⁤ codename for ‘Gemini Space.’ This file is‍ present in the firmware of both the Pixel 8 Pro and the upcoming Pixel 9 Pro.

Further findings point to an “Ambience‍ hub,” an unannounced feature possibly linked to “Ambient⁤ Data.”‍ Speculation⁢ suggests “Ambient‍ Data” could be a new interface⁤ displaying‍ contextual data on the always-on display, while⁢ “Ambience Hub” might serve ⁤as the interface for managing this data.

The Android System Intelligence app, ⁣which currently manages the “At a Glance” feature on Pixel devices, offers additional clues. “Gemini Space” could display financial summaries and sports scores. This suggests ⁤Google might be planning to rebrand “At A Glance” as “Gemini Space,” positioning it similarly to Samsung’s Now‍ Bar at the ⁢bottom of the lock screen.

What’s next

The‍ progress of “Gemini Space” indicates⁢ Google’s⁢ continued ‍interest in providing users with readily accessible, contextual information. Whether this feature will indeed debut with the Pixel 10 series remains⁣ to be seen, but its potential impact ⁢on⁤ the user experience is significant.