Search Live gets ready to follow Gemini with a colorful visual update
Google's Search Live feature is undergoing a visual refresh in a beta version of the Google app, adopting colorful animations and a redesigned interface similar to recent Gemini updates. The new design includes a purplish-blue edge glow and dynamic lighting effects during voice interactions, with no major functional changes. The home screen is also being updated, featuring smaller buttons and a rebranded 'Talk' button replacing Search Live. These changes are not yet live but may roll out soon based on current beta testing.
- ▪Search Live is getting a visual update with colorful animations, including a purplish-blue glow and responsive lighting effects during voice interactions.
- ▪The update was spotted in beta version 17.18.22.sa.arm64 of the Google app, but is not yet publicly available.
- ▪The Google app's home screen is being refreshed with smaller buttons, a 'Talk' label replacing 'Search Live', and a new 'Create' button with a photo stack icon.
- ▪The redesign follows a similar colorful visual overhaul recently observed in the Gemini app.
- ▪The changes appear to be cosmetic, with no significant functional updates to Search Live reported.
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