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Google Search Gets Even More AI, Including an AI Mode

Kellen March 5, 2025 1

Google Search has been filled with AI responses to queries for some time now and Google plans to push them even further as we move forward. Through an announcement today, Google plans to provide expanded AI overviews with Gemini 2.0, plus they have an...

Google Search Adds the Handiest Little Shortcut to Its Widget

Kellen February 3, 2025 6

Rarely do we see updates to apps that add minor changes that turn out to be a big deal, but I think we may have that today with an update rolling out to the Google App and its Google Search widget on Android. You can now customize the Search widget with a new...

Google Cache May Be Gone, But Search Gets Internet Archive Shortcuts as an Option

Kellen September 12, 2024 2

Earlier this year, Google killed one of the handiest shortcuts the internet has ever seen, at least for those of us who may want to see a bit of recent history for a website that may have changed. Google Search's "cached" links option went away and the...

Google Injects Gemini AI Right Into Google Search

Tim May 14, 2024 3

Google is bringing Gemini to Google Search, meaning your search results are about to get a massive dose of artificial intelligence. The first feature of this rollout is AI Overviews, which has been in Labs for a while. It's now rolling out to everyone starting...

Google Search Update Will Reduce Low-Quality Content by 40%

Kellen March 5, 2024 12

Google Search was once one of the most powerful tools on the planet. I can't tell you how many times over the years that I've heard someone say, "I just Googled it" or "You should Google it." We still do it, but I'd be lying if I told you that I do so and...

Pixel Owners on Android 14 Beta, Circle to Search is Here

Kellen February 7, 2024 4

We've talked about Google's new Circle to Search feature on several occasions in recent weeks, thanks to the handy new trick being a part of the Galaxy S24 launch, then January's Pixel Feature Drop, and the eventual rollout of it on January 31. Unfortunately...

Circle to Search Finally Rolling Out to Pixel 8 Phones

Kellen January 31, 2024 12

When Google first announced its new Circle to Search feature, they did so alongside the launch of the Galaxy S24. At that time, they said for Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro owners to expect access to it as well, only they'd have to wait until January 31 when the...

Google’s Circle to Search is the Coolest New Feature on Your Pixel 8, Galaxy S24

Kellen January 17, 2024 7

Ready for one of the biggest feature introductions to Google Search on Android in some time? The introduction of it starts today and it should hit select devices by the end of the month. It's called "Circle to Search" and it looks pretty awesome. Google...