Although Google was not able to hold its Android event due to Hurricane Sandy in the US, the company has released some major updates to its products. Google Now was also included in Google products that received major updates yesterday along with the announcement of Android 4.2, Nexus 4, and Nexus 10 tablet.
Google has released an update to its official Google Search app for Android that brings new Google Now features to devices running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or above. Not only this new update makes the app faster than before it also brings Google Now integration with Gmail. The Gmail integration of Google Now will allow the Search app to serve up information that is specifically of a location or time. Google has also added the ability in Google Now to create and show contextual cards for flights, events, package tracking, hotel confirmations, restaurant reservations, and more.
The new ‘Now cards’ allow users to look for nearby photo spots, attractions, movie openings, concerts, and more. The new voice actions Google has added to Google Now include app launching, schedule meetings, appointments checks, and more.
Google Search app for Android devices is available in the Google Play store for free. You can download it here.