Google shipped two Android updates that touch daily health tracking and AI chat. Gemini’s side panel now looks like a native Android drawer, while Google Health 5.11 expands Fitbit Air’s sensor suite.

The Gemini rollout follows the Spark‑to‑Task UI shift introduced last month. The new side panel slides from the right, swaps icons for larger tap targets, and groups settings under a single scrollable list. 9to5Google…

The refreshed panel replaces the cramped column that debuted with Spark‑to‑Task. Users now tap a thin edge to reveal the drawer. The drawer occupies a third of the screen, leaving room for the underlying app.

Settings have been consolidated into three sections: appearance, shortcuts, and advanced. Each section opens with a clear header and a single toggle per line. The layout mirrors Android’s native settings, reducing the…