Google search tool changes for the first time with a new design and important tools have been added to it
Google continues to improve the widget experience on Android, and this time it’s the turn of the popular search widget. Google Search now offers customizable shortcuts that allow users to quickly and directly access certain functions without having to open the full app. This improvement is accompanied by new customization options and settings that simplify access to the most common searches.
As 9to5Google reports, this Google Search update includes shortcuts like “Start Search,” “Voice Search,” or even quick access to Google Lens and Translate. These changes are designed to speed up searches, while always maintaining Google ’s signature minimalist aesthetics and design .
With this update, Google is introducing highly configurable shortcuts that you can add to your home screen to improve your workflow. Like other Google tools like Google Calendar or Google Maps , which already let you easily check appointments or traffic statuses, this new design for the search tool follows the same line of ease of use.
Additionally, the redesign includes support for Material You mode, which allows shortcuts to blend in with the phone’s background colors. This trend responds to Google’s clear commitment to providing a more efficient and aesthetically pleasing environment for Android users.
If you haven't received this update on your device yet, don't worry, Google usually releases these new features gradually as usual, so you'll soon be able to enjoy all the new features on your phone's home screen.