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The Google app's Hum to Search interface is getting a cool new animation

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...
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A playful new animation for Circle to Search was spotted in the wild

Nathan is a tech journalist from Canada who spends too much money on gadgets. You can find his work on Android Police, Digital Trends, iMore, Mobile Syrup and ZDNET. Nathan studied journalism at ...
Android Authority

Circle to Search could soon get a new look and animation for the search bar (APK teardown)

Google is experimenting with new entry and exit animations for the Circle to Search feature. It is also experimenting with new looks for the search bar in the Circle to Search feature. We managed to ...
9to5google

Google Search AI Overviews testing new Gemini animation

Google is testing a new Gemini-aligned loading animation for AI Overviews in Search that is flashier and bolder than the current approach. When loading, AI Overviews first say “Searching…” before ...
Android Central on MSN

Android leak shows off Google's animations for its NameDrop alternative

Google is rumored to have an alternative to Apple's NameDrop in the works, and the latest leaks showcased its animations.
Android Authority

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 adds new animation for the power button long-press gesture

Android is getting several new animations as part of its Material 3 Expressive revamp. Google has started testing one of the upcoming animations in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta release. It appears ...
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Google’s AI Mode Is Here to Kill the Old Search Bar

Yesterday, Google announced a bunch of changes made to its AI Mode. Although not highlighted, one of the major changes was the introduction of one-tap search. Now, tapping Search inside AI Mode ...