Before the introduction of Circle to Search and Gemini’s Live view mode, Google Lens was considered Google’s leading visual search tool. While my use of Lens for searching images has decreased, I still find the app invaluable for searching items in the real world. Recognizing this need, Google updated the app earlier this year to prioritize instant visual searches by launching the camera immediately upon opening. Currently, when users perform an image search in Google Lens—either from saved photos or through the live camera view—they are directed to a Google Search page.
Here, a search bar appears at the bottom to help refine results. However, to see results related to the image, users must scroll up, pushing the search bar to the top of the screen. This setup is inconvenient for one-handed use, particularly for those wanting to adjust their searches easily. In response to this issue, Google seems to be testing a new feature that enhances user experience significantly.
According to reports from Android Authority, the latest beta build of the Google App, version 16.22.44, retains the search bar at the bottom of the screen even when the search interface expands. This change promises to make one-handed searches much more manageable, allowing users to easily view results while keeping controls accessible. It’s important to note that this feature was manually enabled, meaning it won’t be available immediately upon downloading the beta. Although the timeline for when this enhancement will be officially released remains uncertain, many hope that this user-friendly design will be rolled out broadly in the near future.
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