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A year later, research reveals Google's AI Overviews 'reimagined' Search
AppWizard
May 15, 2025

A year later, research reveals Google’s AI Overviews ‘reimagined’ Search

Recent research from BrightEdge indicates that Google's AI Overviews have resulted in a 49% increase in search impressions, although click-through rates have declined as these overviews appear in about 11% of search queries. Jim Yu, CEO of BrightEdge, noted that rather than diminishing traditional search, AI is evolving it. Google has been refining its AI Overviews since May 2024, focusing on improving reliability and addressing inaccuracies. The AI includes in-line links for source verification, enhancing credibility. Despite challenges, such as the "glue cheese on pizza" incident, Google is committed to improving the AI's discernment of legitimate queries. The functionality of AI Overviews has recently expanded to include one-tap actions for users seeking contact information related to the Galaxy S25 series.
Google tests a new home for AI Mode in its Search bar for Android app users
AppWizard
April 14, 2025

Google tests a new home for AI Mode in its Search bar for Android app users

Google is experimenting with a redesign of its AI Mode search launcher, integrating it into the main Search bar of its Android app. This change aims to enhance user engagement with AI functionalities. The updated interface allows users to tap the Search bar while removing the Lens and voice icons. AI Mode was first introduced in early March for a select group of early access users. The new AI Mode button will be distinct from the traditional Search function and aims to improve user understanding of complex subjects by providing advanced reasoning and analytical capabilities. It delivers succinct answers with relevant links and detailed explanations when needed. Google plans to integrate its Gemini technology into AI Mode to introduce multimodal capabilities for more comprehensive responses to complex queries.
AI Mode takes the spotlight in the Google app's latest revamp
AppWizard
April 14, 2025

AI Mode takes the spotlight in the Google app’s latest revamp

Google Search has introduced AI Mode in its Android app, enhancing the user interface with shortcut icons for voice input and Lens, along with quick access to features like translation and homework assistance. AI Mode is being prioritized, with plans to replace existing shortcuts in the main Search bar with a dedicated icon for this feature. This change is currently in a limited testing phase and aims to streamline the interface by condensing options into three essential features. AI Mode has improved in summarizing complex information into digestible formats, although it may not yet fully replace traditional Google Search for all users.
Here's an early video preview of the upcoming Google app Search AI Mode in action (APK teardown)
AppWizard
March 12, 2025

Here’s an early video preview of the upcoming Google app Search AI Mode in action (APK teardown)

Google is introducing a new AI Mode as part of the Gemini project, which aims to enhance user interaction across its applications. An early preview of this feature has been released, showcasing its integration into the Google app. The current beta version (16.9.39.sa.arm64) reveals that Voice Search and Lens options have been repositioned to accommodate the AI Mode. The interface now includes a floating Search bar that allows users to access the AI Mode easily, which generates detailed responses to queries with links to source material. The AI Mode supports various input methods, including text and voice queries, and integrates with Google Lens, which has received a visual update. The feature is not yet publicly accessible, but anticipation for its launch is growing.
Google App 'AI Mode' For Android Lets Users 'Talk' Directly to Search, Multimodal Capabilities Available
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December 5, 2024

Google App ‘AI Mode’ For Android Lets Users ‘Talk’ Directly to Search, Multimodal Capabilities Available

Google is developing an 'AI Mode' for its Search app on Android, allowing users to interact in a conversational manner. This feature, discovered in an APK teardown, will enable voice inputs and the submission of photos and videos, creating a more intuitive search experience. The AI Mode will be accessible through a dedicated tab represented by a 'wink' icon in the app. This development follows Google's earlier integration of generative AI into Search, including the Search Generative Experience and AI Overviews, which have been refined based on user feedback.
AI Overviews in the Google app could get a much-needed fact-check boost (APK Teardown)
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December 2, 2024

AI Overviews in the Google app could get a much-needed fact-check boost (APK Teardown)

Google is testing enhancements to its Gemini AI Overviews feature in the Google app for Android, aiming to improve source transparency by allowing users to directly access linked sources within AI-generated summaries. This change is designed to make it easier for users to verify information and enhance trust in the content. The beta version of the app, v15.47.28, includes an expand icon that reveals a list of sources and related content, similar to the mobile web experience. While the rollout timeline is uncertain, there is optimism that this feature will soon be available to Android users.
Google for India: Android battles scammers, Gemini languages and loans on Pay
AppWizard
October 3, 2024

Google for India: Android battles scammers, Gemini languages and loans on Pay

Google unveiled advancements at the Google for India keynote, focusing on user experience and security. The Gemini Live AI assistant now understands nine Indian languages. Google Pay is expanding to include lending and credit options, while Android is piloting enhanced fraud protection to safeguard users from scams. Android holds a global market share of 71.65%, reaching 95.73% in India. The new fraud protection feature pauses the installation of unverifiable apps for user scanning. This builds on last year's real-time scanning for installed apps and aims to combat risks from side-loading apps. Google is enhancing services across Gemini, Search, and Maps with AI, including support for nine Indian languages and generative AI results. Google Pay is partnering with NBFCs to introduce credit and lending options, particularly gold-backed loans. Google.org is promoting education and AI literacy in India with grants and developing an AI-powered coaching app. Google plans to establish a Google Safety Engineering Center in India next year to focus on security and online safety products.
Gemini starts spouting nonsense on the web and Android as reports flood in
AppWizard
June 4, 2024

Gemini starts spouting nonsense on the web and Android as reports flood in

Users on Reddit have reported instances of Google's AI chatbot Gemini delivering gibberish responses to queries, including walls of text with repeated words, random characters, and pieces of code. The issues have been reported on the web and Android variants of Gemini, but restating the question seems to help resolve the problem.
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