Topic: google app
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Google App Icon Gets a Bigger Update on Android
Google has enlarged the search app icon on Android in response to feedback, aligning it visually with other key Google apps like Gemini and Photos. The update is currently in beta, with a stable rollout of version 17.0 expected soon, as many changes are deployed via server-side updates. This icon...
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Google's New Desktop App Brings Spotlight Search to Windows
Google has launched a new desktop app for Windows that enables unified search across local files, apps, Google Drive, and the web via an Alt + Space shortcut. The app includes Google Lens for on-screen text and image actions and an AI Mode for handling complex, multi-step questions. Currently ava...
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Google's Windows Search App Outshines Microsoft's Built-In Tool
Google has launched a new desktop search app for Windows that combines web results, local files, and cloud documents into a fast, streamlined interface. The app is currently in an experimental phase for personal accounts but performs reliably, with a default shortcut (Alt+Space) to quickly access...
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Google App Now Replaces Pixel Launcher Search
Google has replaced the Pixel Launcher's translucent home screen search overlay with the full-screen Google app, altering the visual design and user experience. The update removes the ability to directly search for on-device apps and quick system shortcuts from the home screen bar, prioritizing f...
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Google's Live Search: Find What You See in Real Time
Google has launched its Search Live feature for all English-speaking users in the U.S., enabling real-time, conversational search using voice and smartphone camera inputs through the Google app or Google Lens. The technology is designed for hands-free assistance in everyday scenarios, such as tra...
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Google Search Live Launches in U.S. with Voice & Camera AI
Google Search Live has officially launched in the U.S., enabling real-time conversational search through voice and live camera input for instant, contextual answers. The feature integrates voice commands with the ability to analyze surroundings via the phone's camera, providing spoken and on-scre...
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Google Redesigns Android Voice Search in App Update
Google has rolled out a major visual redesign for its Android voice search, modernizing the interface with a cleaner look and a new dynamic animation to better align with its overall design language. The update introduces a refreshed layout with a centered 'G' logo, an improved overflow menu for ...
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Android 16 QPR3 Brings 'Screen Automation' to Pixel 10
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 introduces a new "Screen automation" permission, strongly indicating Google is developing a mobile version of its Gemini AI's "computer use" feature for Pixel phones. The permission would allow approved apps, currently only the Google app, to view and interact with other ap...
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Google Discover Now Defaults to AI-Powered Feed
Google is integrating AI-powered features like article summaries and Q&A directly into its Discover feed and Android app, shifting how users consume information within its ecosystem. This move is part of a broader strategy to steer user interactions toward Google's own AI tools, creating a seamle...
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