All articles tagged with #search feature
Google Keep is set to receive a significant update that will allow users to search within individual notes, making it easier to find specific details in long notes. The new feature, called 'Find in note,' was spotted in version 5.25.282.00.90 but is not yet functional, as attempts to use it currently cause crashes. Until the feature is fully rolled out, users can use the browser's find on page feature as a workaround.
Circle to Search, a feature that allows users to search for items on their screen without leaving the app, has expanded to more devices including Pixel 6 and Samsung Galaxy S23 series. It offers benefits such as enhanced shopping, precise searching, and identifying images, but some users find it easy to activate accidentally. While not a "killer" feature, it has potential and is gaining popularity, with Samsung claiming it's more popular than Galaxy AI features.
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature on Android that allows users to search for messages by date, making it easier to find specific chats without scrolling endlessly. This feature is already available on iOS, Mac desktop, and WhatsApp Web. Users can tap on a contact or group chat, hit the search button, and select a specific date from a calendar to find messages from that day. However, the feature is limited to finding messages on a specific date and does not support searching within a date range.
Threads accidentally rolled out a new "Latest" option to sort search results on its iOS app, which was actually an internal prototype and not meant for external testing. Instagram Head Adam Mosseri had previously explained that such a feature could create a "safety loophole" due to potential spam and bad content. Threads had been testing the search feature in select countries and recently expanded it to all languages and the EU.
The Google Files app on Android phones is introducing a new feature called Smart Search, which uses local machine learning to make it easier to find files, text in PDFs, objects and locations in photos, and recognize audio and video file details. However, the feature may take a few days to activate and some promised abilities, like searching based on location information, may not be fully functional yet. The tool is expected to become more reliable and faster over time as updates are rolled out.
The upcoming tvOS 17.2 update for Apple TV brings a much-requested feature that allows users to easily find their favorite shows and apps by tapping the Siri button on the Apple TV Remote, which brings up a search bar similar to Apple's Spotlight feature. Users can filter the search results within Apple's apps, such as Apple Music and iTunes Videos. The update also introduces a sidebar for simplified browsing and removes the Movies and TV Shows tabs. The release date for tvOS 17.2 is yet to be announced.
The Google Home app has introduced a search feature that allows users to quickly find Wi-Fi devices connected to their network. By typing in the search bar, users can see a list of both online and offline devices connected to their Google or Nest Wifi router. This feature is currently available on Android but has not yet been rolled out on iOS. The addition of a search capability would be beneficial for users with numerous smart home gadgets, as it would help prioritize and manage their devices more efficiently.
Google has expanded its AI-empowered search feature to 120 countries worldwide, allowing users to access advanced search capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. This global expansion aims to enhance the search experience by providing more accurate and relevant results to users across different regions.