Android Authority

Google is giving the Search bar on your phone a much-needed facelift

The latest Google app update (version 16.17) introduces a new look to the Search bar widget. The redesigned Search bar puts more emphasis on the custom shortcut button. Users have a variety of ...
Search Engine Roundtable

Google Tests AI Mode Shortcut In Search Bar

Google is testing a new shortcut location for AI Mode in the Google App on Android. Google is placing the shortcut button directly in the search bar. This was spotted by Glenn Gabe who posted on X and ...
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Google adds AI Mode to the Search bar on Android, iOS

With all users stateside able to test, the shortcut for launching AI Mode is now in the Google app’s Search bar on Android and iOS. Instead of the voice input microphone and Lens shortcuts, the Google ...
Android Authority

Google just changed the search bar on my Pixel home screen, and I hate it

One of my favorite things about Google’s Pixel phones is the persistent Google Search bar at the bottom of the home screen. It’s such a simple feature, but having that constant access to Google, and ...
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Google AI Mode gets Search bar shortcut, tests sleek redesign

As work on AI Mode continues, Google is adding a prominent shortcut for it on Android, while a sleek header redesign is being tested. Instead of having to open the Google app for AI Mode or perform a ...