{
  "id": 3749775,
  "title": "Google Tasks could soon pick up this basic feature it should’ve always had",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/google-tasks-could-soon-pick-up-this-basic-feature-it-shouldve-always",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T14:10:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/google-tasks-search-bar-apk-teardown-3703934/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Recent observations point towards the introduction of a dedicated search bar in the upcoming version of the Google Tasks app. This addition would be a significant enhancement, considering that several competing to-do apps currently incorporate a functional search feature. Google Tasks has been receiving various improvements over the past year, such as the inclusion of deadlines and the integration of Keep reminders. However, a notable absence in the app is the lack of a built-in search functionality to browse through to-dos or reminders. This apparent gap has led to speculation that a forthcoming update might address this issue. This story, featured by Authority Insights, offers exclusive insights, app analyses, leaks, and comprehensive tech coverage exclusively from the Android Authority team.",
  "summary": "The wait for a dedicated search bar may soon be over.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "I tried this hidden time-saving Google Maps feature, and now I never start a drive without it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/i-tried-this-hidden-time-saving-google-maps-feature-and-now-i-never",
        "published": "2026-08-27T12:30:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "4 key navigation features in Waze that Google Maps still cannot replicate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/4-key-navigation-features-in-waze-that-google-maps-still-cannot",
        "published": "2026-08-27T17:00:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}