Google's Android app voice search gets a major overhaul
Google is launching a significant redesign and modernization of voice search on Android, bringing a fresh and improved user experience to Android users. Voice search can now be accessed from the homescreen widget, including the Pixel Launcher, or any Google Search bar within the app. When you initiate a query, Google Search processes it, and a standard results page opens, with the answer spoken aloud. The interface, which previously featured a four-dot waveform, has been updated to a more modern design.
The new interface showcases a centered 'G' gradient logo, accompanied by a back button and a three-dot overflow menu that leads to Voice settings. Here, users can customize their experience by setting languages, enabling or disabling spoken results, and selecting a preferred voice: Cosmo, Neso, Terra, or Cassini. The dark theme has also been enhanced to provide a more immersive and visually appealing experience.
A notable change is the introduction of a 'Listening...' prompt, featuring the familiar face illustration. Below this, a four-color arc appears, reminiscent of AI Mode and Search Live, with your transcribed query displayed above it. The 'Search a song' button has been enlarged, offering a more interactive experience with options to 'Play, Sing, Hum.' This replaces the previous globe animation, and a shortcut to Song Search history is now located in the top-right corner.
This redesign is available in the stable version 17.1 and the beta version 17.2 of the Google app on Android. However, it's not yet widely accessible. Users are eagerly awaiting the next upgrade, which is expected to enhance the text search interface, further improving the overall user experience.
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