United Kingdom, Sept. 29 -- Google has rolled out a major redesign of its Home app on iOS, introducing a new "Ask Home" feature powered by Gemini AI.

Version 4.0.54 of the app began appearing on iPhones over the weekend ahead of Google's October 1 announcements.

The update delivers a refreshed interface with rounded icons, simplified navigation, and a new conversational bar at the top of the main pages.

The "Ask Home" bar allows users to type or speak commands to control connected devices.

At launch, it works primarily as a device search, surfacing tiles, actions, and automations as you type. Google says more advanced prompts will roll out soon.

When enabled, the feature launches with a chat-style interface, allowing users to interac...