For the first time in search in AI mode, a shortcut was found in the Google app for Android, which was in April for those registered for the search lab experiment. Now, according to a report, this shortcut is widely rolling out to more users globally. This shortcut icon appears mainly at two places: as the third icon in the widget of the Google app, and in the search box of the app. The purpose of these shortcuts is to help users jump into the interface of Artificial Intelligence (AI) -Power Search Experience.
AI mode’s shortcut icon allegedly rolls out widely
According to a 9to5google ReportThe AI Mode Widget Shortcut is being rolled out globally for more Android users. Mountain view-based tech giants are allegedly shipping new shortcuts with Google App version 16.28. The shortcut of AI mode will be available in the 4×1 widget of the app that shows the search bar.
AI Mode Shortcut in Google App’s widget
Typically, this discovery bar comes with two shortcuts, one for a microphone and the other for Google lens. However, now, Android users will see a third icon, which is mostly placed. This icon comes with a magnifying glass and Gemini sparkle symbol, and is placed in a circle of its own. If users do not see it directly, they can press the widget for a long time to open the settings or customization panels, go to the shortcut, and select the AI mode from the list. It is located in the second position of the list.
While this is the fastest way to reach AI mode, another place where the icon is now visible, is within the Google app. If users have signed up for the use of AI mode from the search lab, they will see the icon within the search box. If they are not, the icon will appear below the search bar, between microphones, lenses and lens gallery options.
Interestingly, the report mentions that the icon is also visible in the Discover feed interface within the search bar, but the gadget 360 staff members have not started seeing it yet. It is possible that this shortcut is not being expanded to the US. In particular, users in the US now have access to the search live feature in AI mode, which can be activated through the search lab.
