On Android, searching for contacts, apps, or system settings will soon become easier. In fact, the Google app will expand its capabilities beyond simple web search.
Are we getting lazy? For several years, our computer and smartphone operating systems have made navigation much easier thanks to simple text queries. Thus, programs and parameters can be accessed easily with just a few words, or even a few letters, avoiding the maze of sometimes complex menus and submenus.
This feature is expected to appear soon on Android devices. Our colleagues spotted it inRobot body In the Google app beta 15.30.27.29, the new universal search complements the existing functionality of the text bar, which is currently limited to search queries, opening Lens, or activating Google Assistant.
In line with the universal search available on Pixel devices, this new feature will display, in addition to web results, contacts, installed apps and system settings shortcuts. Therefore, it is a very practical feature, and will not be limited to the American company's devices only, but will extend to all smartphones and tablets running Android. At least those compatible with the upcoming updates to the Google application.
A welcome novelty that should be arriving soon.
For users who prefer a more streamlined experience, there will be an option to ignore these new results. However, given the usefulness of this feature, we can expect that many users will find it of real interest, especially among those who are used to using the Google search box frequently.
Currently, access to this new feature requires developer permission. However, the fact that it is in an advanced stage of the update process indicates that Google has made significant progress in developing it. Therefore, we can reasonably imagine it being integrated into the stable version of the app in the near future, perhaps in the coming weeks or months.
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