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Google is giving a big credibility upgrade to AI overviews in Search
AppWizard
May 27, 2026

Google is giving a big credibility upgrade to AI overviews in Search

Google is introducing Preferred Sources labels to enhance the trustworthiness of AI Overviews and AI Mode. The AI Overviews feature will now showcase an article carousel more prominently in Search results. The expansion of Google’s "Highly Cited" labels aims to highlight original reporting throughout Search results. The integration of Preferred Sources support is designed to provide users with more reliable answers. Google is prioritizing the display of actual articles beneath AI Overviews, particularly for trending topics or breaking news. The "Highly Cited" labels spotlight original reporting frequently referenced by other media outlets, helping users identify authoritative sources.
Google thinks Gemini 3.5 Flash can finally make AI agents more useful
AppWizard
May 20, 2026

Google thinks Gemini 3.5 Flash can finally make AI agents more useful

Google has rolled out its AI model, Gemini 3.5 Flash, across various platforms, claiming it outperforms its predecessor, Gemini 3.1 Pro, in key benchmarks. Gemini 3.5 Flash generates responses four times faster than competing AI systems and is designed for complex workflows and coding tasks. Google plans to introduce Gemini 3.1 Pro next month, which excels in decision-making and coding tests. The model is particularly effective for "long-horizon" tasks, aiding app development and document preparation. Google Antigravity, an agentic development platform, integrates with Gemini 3.5 Flash to manage large workloads. The company also introduced Gemini Spark, a personal AI agent for managing digital tasks, with a beta rollout for select testers. Gemini 3.5 was developed under the Frontier Safety Framework, incorporating enhanced safety measures and interpretability tools.
Google is giving Search its biggest overhaul in 25 years
AppWizard
May 19, 2026

Google is giving Search its biggest overhaul in 25 years

Google is implementing a major transformation in its Search platform, driven by artificial intelligence, marking the end of traditional keyword searches. The new AI Mode, powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash, introduces a conversational interface and supports multimodal inputs, including text, images, videos, and files. Continuous background Search agents will provide real-time updates and facilitate bookings for local services, initially available only to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, while booking features will be accessible to all U.S. users this summer. Google is also enhancing the search experience with Antigravity technology and generative UI elements, which will be free for all users this summer. Additionally, Personal Intelligence will be available across 98 languages in nearly 200 countries without a subscription, allowing users to link applications like Gmail and Google Photos for personalized assistance while maintaining control over their data.
Google's AI Search is finally doing a better job of linking to the web
AppWizard
May 6, 2026

Google’s AI Search is finally doing a better job of linking to the web

Google is enhancing its AI Search Mode with new features aimed at improving trust and discovery. The updates will include deeper follow-up query suggestions, easier access to subscribed news sources, and more inline links and user perspectives from forums and social media in AI-generated responses. Users will receive comprehensive prompts for exploring topics, and content from their subscriptions will be highlighted for quicker access. The enhancements will also provide previews of discussions from social media and increase embedded links within AI responses for additional context.
Circle to Search update lets Google look beyond your screen content
AppWizard
May 4, 2026

Circle to Search update lets Google look beyond your screen content

In the Google app beta update (v17.18.24), the Circle to Search feature has been rebranded to "Ask about screen." This update enhances user experience by allowing searches to automatically include URLs, page content, and PDF data, providing richer context for AI-generated results. Users can now see a search box labeled “Ask about screen,” which emphasizes the ability to “Search with more context.” During testing, users have successfully uploaded URLs and PDFs while using this feature in apps like Google Chrome and Files by Google. The update is currently being rolled out to beta users, with potential incorporation into the stable version depending on feedback.
Google flips the script, reportedly considers putting ads in Gemini app
AppWizard
May 1, 2026

Google flips the script, reportedly considers putting ads in Gemini app

Philipp Schindler, Google's chief business officer, indicated during Alphabet's earnings call that the company is revisiting the possibility of integrating advertisements into the Gemini platform as it explores new advertising formats for its AI Mode. Discussions about incorporating ads into Gemini first emerged in late 2025 but were previously dismissed. While there are ongoing discussions about ad integration, Ginny Marvin, Google Ads product liaison, stated that there are currently no ads in the Gemini app and no plans to change that. Alphabet reported .9 billion in revenue, a 22% increase year-over-year, with the success of Gemini contributing to growth in Search, Cloud, and subscription services.
Google builds on its hotel price tracking for Android with a summer update
AppWizard
April 18, 2026

Google builds on its hotel price tracking for Android with a summer update

Google is launching a hotel discovery update that enhances its previous offerings from the summer of 2025. Starting April 17, users can search for specific hotels by name and monitor price fluctuations, receiving alerts via email. The update also broadens the Agentic Booking feature to more countries, including the U.S., allowing users to use AI Mode for booking restaurants. The focus of this update is on refining hotel price tracking, enabling users to receive notifications if prices drop for any hotel in their destination cities.
Google App for Windows Is Officially Here (Available in Japanese)
Winsage
April 15, 2026

Google App for Windows Is Officially Here (Available in Japanese)

Google launched its "Google" app for Microsoft's Windows operating system on April 14, 2026, after an experimental phase in the "Search Labs" program. The app is designed for English-speaking users globally and features a search bar activated by [Alt + Space], allowing users to search local files, installed applications, Google Drive, and the web. It includes an AI-powered "AI Mode" and supports "Google Lens." Although the interface is in English, the app can be installed in a Japanese environment and recognizes Japanese input, providing accurate responses.
Google’s Spotlight-like desktop search bar for Windows is available for everyone
Winsage
April 14, 2026

Google’s Spotlight-like desktop search bar for Windows is available for everyone

Google released a desktop application for Windows inspired by macOS's Spotlight feature, available globally in English for Windows 10 or newer. Users can activate the app using the Alt + Space shortcut, which allows searching web content, local files, and Google Drive. The app includes viewing options like All, Images, and AI Mode, and integrates Google Lens for enhanced search capabilities. It also supports screen sharing. There is speculation about potential expansion to macOS and Linux, with reports of a Gemini app being tested for macOS.
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