Google gets ‘intelligent’ Search box redesign, information agents, mini apps, & more Abner Li | May 19 2026 - 10:47 am PT | May 19 2026 - 10:47 am PT Google Search received big updates at I/O 2026. …
… Expand Expanding Close Google Search bar widget redesign adds Dynamic Color, limits customization U Abner Li Aug 15 2024 - 9:55 pm PT Back in 2018 , the Google app on Android introduced the ability to customize the Search bar widget, but a redesign takes away most of the options. …
Pixel Now Playing brings back ‘Tap to see what’s playing’ lockscreen search Abner Li | Apr 9 2026 - 10:36 am PT | Apr 9 2026 - 10:36 am PT Google is bringing back Pixel Now Playing’s ability to manually start a song search from the lockscreen. …
… It appears within the search UI and gives the user control over what search experience is in use at any given time. We’ve heard your feedback that you want more control over the type of results you see when searching in Google Photos. …
Android 16 QPR3: Pixel Launcher search bar loses M3 Expressive redesign Abner Li | Mar 6 2026 - 9:24 am PT | Mar 6 2026 - 9:24 am PT In December , Pixel Launcher search was replaced by the Google app. …
… Google Search AI Mode is now powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash . A new intelligent Search box expands the more you type in a reflection of how people have longer and more conversational queries. …
… Gmail Email Search & Summarization : Search across your email threads to find specific topics or summarize conversations. …
… With the 2026 edition less than three weeks away, Pichai said the company is “excited to share more about Search at I/O.” Last year’s conference saw the launch of AI Mode. He highlighted 2026 announcements like Personal Intelligence , agentic booking , and global Search Live availability. …
… Google Contacts joins the other first-party services in Connected Apps: Google Workspace : Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive, Keep, Tasks, and Chat for enterprise customers only Search services : Search, Maps, Shopping, News, and Google Flights and Hotels Google Photos YouTube YouTube Music Check out 9t… …
… Personalized recommendations might take into account places you’ve searched for or saved in Google Maps. …
