Google voice redesign merges AI Mode, Search Live, & Song lookup on Android
The voice search button accessible from the Google bar found on most Android homescreens is getting a big redesign.
Google is undergoing a significant redesign of its voice search feature on Android devices. The previous interface, introduced earlier this year, allowed users to tap a four-color microphone button to transcribe their queries for a regular Search, as well as initiate Song Search. However, the new design draws inspiration from Google Lens's versatile toolbar, providing users with a bottom navigation bar that seamlessly switches between Search, AI Mode, Search Live, and Song Search.
The redesigned interface features a vibrant new four-bar waveform for Search, with transcriptions appearing at the top as users speak. When finished with an AI Mode query, users can tap the next arrow to proceed. The stop button on the left side returns them to a Search box, complete with a transcript for further edits. Search Live maintains the conversational experience, while Song Search remains unchanged.
One noteworthy aspect of this update is Google's ability to remember the last-used function and default to Search or AI Mode upon subsequent accesses. Currently, the voice search redesign is limited to the Google app beta, with widespread rollout still pending.
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