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 ...
9to5google

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 ...
Search Engine Roundtable

Google Search Bar Adds Upload Image/File That Goes To AI Mode

Google is pushing even more ways directly into AI Mode from the main Google home page's search bar. Now when you select to upload an image or file, it will take you into AI Mode by default. This is ...
Search Engine Roundtable

Google Search Bar Tests Teases For AI Mode With Animation In Box

Google is testing prefilling the search bar in a new Chrome tab, with teasers to encourage you to search deeper with AI Mode. Google is putting in the search box, "Research a topic," "Write something ...
Search Engine Land

Google home page search bar upload feature goes directly to AI Mode results

Google has changed its search bar on the Google home page by adding the ability to upload a file or an image, and then the user experience takes you directly to AI Mode. This is different from ...