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Google Rolls Out Redesigned Voice Search on Android

The update is a staged release tied to Google app 17.1 stable with 17.2 beta.

Overview

  • Users will see a new interface with a centered Google “G,” a back button, and a three‑dot menu that opens Voice settings.
  • Voice settings now offer language selection, a spoken‑results toggle, and named voice choices including Cosmo, Neso, Terra, and Cassini.
  • The listening screen shows a refreshed dark theme and a four‑color arc borrowed from AI Mode and Search Live, with live transcription of queries.
  • A larger “Search a song” control launches a Play, Sing, Hum prompt and adds quick access to Song Search history.
  • Availability remains limited as the redesign rolls out to small cohorts, accessible from the homescreen widget or any Google Search bar in the app.