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Google redesigns Android voice search with integrated AI Mode, Search Live, and Song Search
Key points
- Google voice search on Android is being redesigned.
- The new interface includes Search, AI Mode, Search Live, and Song Search.
- A toolbar at the bottom allows switching between modes.
- The redesign is currently in beta and not widely rolled out.
Unified Voice Search Interface
Google is implementing a significant redesign for the voice search button found on Android homescreens. Previously, tapping the microphone icon would primarily transcribe queries for standard search or offer a separate Song Search shortcut. The new design consolidates these functions.
New Functionality and Navigation
The revamped voice search introduces a toolbar at the bottom of the screen, similar to Google Lens. This toolbar allows users to switch between 'Search', 'AI Mode', 'Search Live', and 'Song Search'. The 'Search' feature now displays a four-bar waveform and transcription as the user speaks.
AI Mode and Search Live
AI Mode queries can be completed by tapping a next arrow, while a stop button allows editing the transcribed text in a search box. 'Search Live' provides a conversational experience. The system will also remember the last used mode, defaulting to either Search or AI Mode for subsequent interactions.
Rollout Status
This voice search redesign is not yet broadly available to all users. It is currently visible within the Google app beta, indicating a phased rollout.
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Reporting from
Google is rolling out a redesign for the voice search button on Android, integrating AI Mode, Search Live, and Song Search into a single interface. This update streamlines access to different voice functionalities directly from the Google bar, enhancing user interaction with voice commands.