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Gemini is getting a ChatGPT-flavored tweak and new Maps features
AppWizard
December 3, 2025

Gemini is getting a ChatGPT-flavored tweak and new Maps features

Gemini is set to unveil a redesigned tool menu that resembles OpenAI's ChatGPT interface, featuring a sliding menu that integrates various functionalities like image and video generation. A new voice input feature will allow continuous recording by pressing and holding the microphone icon. Gemini will enhance its Maps integration with detailed place recommendations and the ability to export curated lists to Google Maps. Additionally, a new Labs icon in the Gemini Live interface suggests potential experimental features may be introduced soon.
Google is secretly testing a feature on Circle to Search for effortless follow-ups
AppWizard
November 27, 2025

Google is secretly testing a feature on Circle to Search for effortless follow-ups

Google is refining its Circle to Search feature by introducing a follow-up search bar at the bottom of the screen to enhance user interaction. This simplified interface includes a new AI Mode that allows for voice input and context-specific queries. The feature is currently in beta testing and is not yet available to all users. The design aims to make follow-up queries more seamless, allowing users to explore further information without losing sight of initial results. The feature is being tested in the latest beta version of the Google app (version 16.47), with an uncertain timeline for a wider release.
Google’s Gemini is now on Android Auto
AppWizard
November 21, 2025

Google’s Gemini is now on Android Auto

Android Auto users can now use Google's Gemini AI assistant, which offers a conversational voice assistant for tasks like directions, managing messages, and errands. To access Gemini, users need to download a dedicated app on their Android devices, which will then appear on the car's infotainment display. Activation can be done by saying “Hey Google,” tapping the microphone icon, or long-pressing the voice control button. Gemini is exclusive to Android Auto and is not available for Apple CarPlay. Future updates may bring Gemini to vehicles with built-in Android operating systems. The assistant can handle complex tasks, engage in casual conversation, and help with various requests while keeping drivers focused on the road. However, there are concerns about potential cognitive distraction from using voice assistants in vehicles.
Microsoft tests replacing Search with Copilot in Windows 11
Winsage
November 5, 2025

Microsoft tests replacing Search with Copilot in Windows 11

Microsoft has integrated its AI assistant, Copilot, into Windows, with the "Ask Copilot anything" search box now available in the latest Windows Insider Dev and Beta builds, though it is off by default. Users can activate it to receive a blend of traditional search results and AI interactions. The Copilot search box features a glasses icon for visual inquiries and a microphone icon for voice interactions. To enable the feature, users must be on Windows Insider build 26220.7051 or higher and use a utility called ViveTool to unlock it. The Copilot box can be toggled on in the Taskbar settings after enabling it.
This new Copilot trick will save you tons of time in Windows 11
Winsage
October 15, 2025

This new Copilot trick will save you tons of time in Windows 11

A new feature in Microsoft's Copilot app for Windows is being rolled out to Windows Insiders, allowing users to ask questions about specific settings and receive direct links to those settings. Users can inquire about tasks like making the screen easier to read or reducing distractions, and Copilot will provide a link to the relevant Windows setting screen. This feature is currently available to Windows Insiders running the latest build, and users can access it by clicking the Copilot icon on the taskbar and typing their questions. If they don't have access to the new skill, they can still use Copilot Voice to receive guidance on specific issues. The feature is expected to take a few months before it becomes available in the regular version of Windows 11.
Google is testing out a whole new vibe for voice search in its Android app
AppWizard
September 22, 2025

Google is testing out a whole new vibe for voice search in its Android app

Google is experimenting with a new voice search interface in its app, featuring a redesigned song identification section similar to Shazam. The changes are visible in the beta version 16.36.40.sa.arm64 of the Google app, where users can activate voice search by tapping the microphone icon. The new interface displays a “listening…” prompt without recent searches and offers search suggestions below it. When searching for a song, users see an animated page prompting them to play, sing, or hum the tune. The design removes previous and suggested searches, introducing a main voice search screen with a pulsing animation. The song search interface highlights a prominent “Play Sing Hum” message. The rollout is server-side, meaning not all users will have immediate access. Additionally, the Play Store has received a redesigned voice search interface similar to the one being tested in the Google app, indicating a trend towards a unified AI Mode interface across Google’s platforms.
Microsoft starts testing  ‘Hey, Copilot!’ in Windows
Winsage
May 14, 2025

Microsoft starts testing  ‘Hey, Copilot!’ in Windows

Microsoft is rolling out a hands-free feature for its Copilot Voice application on Windows 11, allowing users to start conversations by saying “Hey Copilot!” Beta testers, known as Windows Insiders, can activate this feature within the updated app. Users need to enable the feature to respond to the wake word, and the rollout is gradual, with availability to testers worldwide who have set their display language to English. Eligibility requires the Copilot app version to be 1.25051.10.0 or higher. Once activated, a microphone icon will appear, and the feature uses an on-device wake word spotter with a 10-second audio buffer, ensuring audio clips are not sent to the cloud or stored locally. Full functionality requires online access for cloud processing.
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