Google is testing a new AI Mode for Circle Search, enhancing usability in the Google app beta with a bottom-placed search bar. The feature aims to make follow-up queries more convenient while keeping initial results in view.
Beta Integration and Design
The bottom search bar, reminiscent of Google's 2021 Material 3 design, includes an 'Ask anything' button. This activates the AI Mode, allowing users to input prompts with text or voice. The interface incorporates a microphone icon, a NanoBanana menu, and suggested queries that maintain the original Circle Search context.
Usability and Functionality
By placing the search bar at the bottom, Google enhances one-handed usability, signaling a shift towards conversational AI interactions. This design keeps initial image or text results visible during follow-up queries, improving user engagement with the app.
- Google tests AI Mode in Circle Search, available in beta.
- Feature includes a bottom search bar for enhanced usability.
- The AI Mode is activated with 'Ask anything'.
- Google app beta version is currently 16.47.
- Full rollout timing remains unspecified.
