… Links will become an afterthought with the coming changes to the Search results experience, which builds on Google’s earlier launches of AI search features, like its short summaries known as AI Overviews and its conversational search, AI Mode. …
… Video: Google Search custom apps Search is becoming even more capable in other ways, too, as a new “generative UI” feature arriving in the coming months will help you build custom widgets and apps directly in the search engine. …
… While Google has added several customization options to the launch over the years, it's nowhere near as customizable as some third-party options available on the Play Store. More importantly, you have to deal with certain Google "perks," like a fixed search bar at the bottom. …
… Search vibes Google’s more-AI-than-ever search experience is also veering into experiences that don’t really feel like a search engine. Search will employ agents to answer your questions in new ways, powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash. …
… On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca Bellan caught up with Matt Thompson , VP of partnerships at Scrunch , a startup positioning itself at the center of the AI search shift, to talk about what Google’s changes mean and what marketers and founders should actually do about it. …
Google gets ‘intelligent’ Search box redesign, information agents, mini apps, & more Abner Li | May 19 2026 - 10:47 am PT | May 19 2026 - 10:47 am PT Google Search received big updates at I/O 2026. …
… It's unclear as yet whether these changes will hamper workarounds that many users waves have turned to in order to avoid AI Overviews and other AI features in Search results. …
… Unlike launchers from Samsung, OnePlus, or third-party options like Nova Launcher, customization options are minimal. While you can hide certain apps using search filters, basic home screen layout actions like customizing the dock or adjusting desktop grids still require workarounds. …
… Last year, we introduced AI Max for Search campaigns to help you capture these opportunities in an expanding Search universe. Since launch, AI Max has become the fastest-growing AI-powered Search ads product. …
… In addition to these information agents, Google also introduced a major redesign of Search , including what it describes as a reimagined “intelligent search box,” the company’s biggest change to Search in more than 25 years. …
