Google rolls out new search bar design for Android users

Google is rolling out a new search bar design in its Google app. The update makes the search bar look cleaner and helps users access AI features more easily. Google has also added labels to the Search Live and Nano Banana buttons to make them easier to understand.

The new search bar is slightly thinner than before. It has a white background, a light border, and a small shadow.

The main change is the new plus (+) icon on the left side of the search bar. Users can tap it to upload images or files, create images using Nano Banana, or switch between different models in AI Mode.

Earlier, users had to tap the search bar before they could find the option to upload files or images. With the new design, these options are easier to access. This also helps users discover features they may not have noticed before.

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Google has also updated the buttons below the search bar. The Nano Banana button now has the label “Create,” while the Search Live button is labeled “Talk.”

These labels make it easier for users to understand what each feature does. The Create button helps users access image creation, while the Talk button provides access to Search Live.

The redesigned search bar and new labels appear to be rolling out with version 17.65.17 of the Google app. The new design has been spotted on several test devices, suggesting that Google may be making it available to more users.

However, the update may not reach everyone at the same time. Users who still see the old design may need to wait a little longer. The update makes Google’s search bar simpler and gives users quicker access to useful AI tools.