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TL;DR Google is testing a new interface for its voice search feature on the Android app.
We’ve spotted new shortcuts for other Google products being tested within the interface.
Along with shortcuts, Google is also experimenting with a new “Auto search” toggle.
Of late, Google appears hyper-focused on embedding shortcuts to Gemini or other AI-backed tools almost everywhere. However, in a surprising reverse move, Google may be working to improve standard (non-AI) voice search by adding a new set of shortcuts for a better experience.
Google is testing new features in the Google app for Android, aimed at enhancing how you search with your voice. We’ve spotted changes that could be making their way to Google’s voice search interface soon and have enabled them through under-the-hood tweaks.
Existing UI New UI being tested New UI in dark mode
The first big change to notice is the new set of buttons at the bottom. While the interface that’s currently live lets you get going with voice searches, the upcoming UI we found would let you choose among four options. These include regular voice search, Search Live, Song search, and Live Translate. All these features already exist, so the big change here is Google consolidating them in one place.
Search Live Song Search Live Translate
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