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Google gets a dose of social media with 'Search Profiles' to capture new audiences
AppWizard
June 4, 2026

Google gets a dose of social media with ‘Search Profiles’ to capture new audiences

Google has introduced a "Search Profiles" feature aimed at content creators and publishers, allowing them to showcase their latest articles, videos, and social media posts through the Discover feed and the knowledge panel. Creators with a significant following can claim and personalize their profiles. Additionally, Google announced a major update to its Search functionality, including a revamped AI Search box that encourages more conversational user interactions and introduces AI Overviews for direct question posing. This update aims to enhance content discovery and user engagement, particularly in technology and gaming.
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 exec shares an AI Mode change for sources that makes it even easier to fact-check
AppWizard
February 19, 2026

Google exec shares an AI Mode change for sources that makes it even easier to fact-check

Google has introduced an update to its Search platform that enhances AI Mode and AI Overviews. The update includes "groups of links" accessible through a floating sub-menu when users hover over the link icon, which has been redesigned for better visibility. This feature is currently available only for desktop users, while mobile users will continue to tap links as usual. AI Mode can assist with appointment bookings by requiring users to fill out a brief form, after which it summarizes the information gathered. Earlier this year, Google integrated its AI model, Gemini 3, into AI Overviews, allowing users to ask follow-up questions more quickly while retaining context.
Gmail is getting a new AI inbox as Google brings Gemini front and center
AppWizard
January 8, 2026

Gmail is getting a new AI inbox as Google brings Gemini front and center

Google has transformed Gmail by integrating its Gemini technology to improve user experience, making email writing, searching, and message presentation simpler. Features like personalized Suggested Replies and Help Me Write are now available to all Gmail users for free. A key addition is the AI Overviews, which generate summaries of relevant emails based on user inquiries, allowing for quick retrieval of information. This feature is currently available only to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Additionally, an "AI Inbox" will prioritize emails based on significance rather than chronological order, highlighting important tasks and key contacts. This feature is in testing for select users, with a broader rollout expected soon.
Google's Gemini set to introduce ads by 2026, reveals details to advertisers
AppWizard
December 9, 2025

Google’s Gemini set to introduce ads by 2026, reveals details to advertisers

Google is in discussions with advertisers about introducing ads in its AI chatbot, Gemini, expected in 2026. The specifics of ad integration remain unclear, with theories suggesting placements could range from footnotes in conversations to sidebar ads. Ginny Marvin, a Google Ads product liaison, denied current ad placements in Gemini and stated there are no plans to change this. Google is focusing on integrating ads into AI Overviews, currently available to U.S. users, with plans for expansion. The company aims to balance monetization with user satisfaction. Additionally, OpenAI is reportedly exploring ad placements in its ChatGPT mobile app.
ChatGPT for Android is about to be low-key flooded with ads
AppWizard
December 2, 2025

ChatGPT for Android is about to be low-key flooded with ads

OpenAI may soon introduce advertisements in its ChatGPT application for Android users, as indicated by findings in the app's beta code, which includes terms like "AdTarget" and "SearchAd." The ads may be tailored based on user interactions, potentially affecting only free version users while premium subscribers remain unaffected. Additionally, ChatGPT has updated its music capabilities, allowing users with Spotify Premium accounts to discover new songs and access playlists.
Gemini might look like Circle to Search on Android with this leaked feature
AppWizard
October 24, 2025

Gemini might look like Circle to Search on Android with this leaked feature

Google is developing a new feature for the Gemini platform on Android that allows users to "circle" or highlight specific areas of uploaded images, directing the AI's focus to those details. This feature aims to improve user interaction by enabling the AI to describe images and identify circled elements without additional user input. Additionally, the Circle to Search functionality has been enhanced with "one-tap actions" for extracting contact information and a continuous real-time translation feature that provides instant translations while users scroll through content on select Android devices and Galaxy smartphones.
Android users will now be able to test an unreleased YouTube AI feature
AppWizard
September 26, 2025

Android users will now be able to test an unreleased YouTube AI feature

YouTube has launched "YouTube Labs," an initiative to engage testers in developing AI features for its platform, starting with the YouTube Music app. The first experiment involves new "AI music hosts" that provide commentary, trivia, and interesting facts during music playback. Participation is currently limited to select testers in the U.S., with sign-ups beginning on September 26. YouTube aims to deepen user engagement with music through this initiative. The AI hosts are designed to create an entertaining experience, similar to Spotify's AI DJ. YouTube has previously explored various AI capabilities, including features for Premium subscribers and the "Ask about video" feature, which allows users to ask questions and receive tailored responses. Additionally, a test earlier this summer provided Premium users with AI-generated video summaries, categorized as "Highlights," to help them find relevant content quickly.
Google might be giving Microsoft a master class in search with an 'app for Windows'
AppWizard
September 20, 2025

Google might be giving Microsoft a master class in search with an ‘app for Windows’

The "Google app for Windows" was announced on September 19 and is currently in testing within Google's Search Labs for PC users. The app can be accessed by pressing the Alt+Space key combo, which brings up a Google Search bar that includes Google Lens for searching or translating items on the screen without disrupting workflow. It allows web searches and searches through Google Drive files, installed applications, and downloaded content. The app is available for English-speaking users in the U.S. on Windows 10 or higher, with limited space for testing. This initiative aims to enhance productivity and replicate user-friendly features found in Google's Pixel devices. Additionally, significant upgrades to Chrome are expected, including a Gemini icon for advanced AI services and an AI Mode in the omnibox for complex inquiries.
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