Google Introduces New Shortcut Button for AI Mode Searches

Published On Sat Apr 12 2025
Google Introduces New Shortcut Button for AI Mode Searches

Google is making it easier for users to conduct AI Mode searches with a new shortcut button within the Google app. This shortcut allows users to initiate new AI Mode searches directly from results pages, eliminating the need to return to the home screen.

This icon will be your shortcut to Google AI Mode search - Android

The Evolution of Google's AI Mode

Google's AI Mode, powered by Gemini 2.0, integrates traditional search results with AI-generated summaries to provide more comprehensive answers to user queries.

Current Process vs. Proposed Shortcut

Currently, starting a new AI Mode search involves a multi-step process that redirects users to the Google app's home page. The upcoming shortcut button, represented by a square with a pencil icon at the top left corner of results pages, aims to streamline this process.

Google expands AI-generated summaries to its search engine results

Future Implications

Although these interface enhancements are in the testing phase and not widely available yet, their presence in testing indicates that they will likely be included in a future update of the Google app.

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