That searchy thing on your phone...



Hey Androiders...!

Here's what each button does and what it doesn't do, focusing on practical distinctions:

Google "G" Logo (leftmost):

Does: Tapping this logo typically launches the main Google app, providing access to your feed, personalized content, and broader Google services beyond just search.
Doesn't: It's primarily a shortcut to the Google app itself, not a direct gateway to a new search query or an immediate conversational AI interaction.


 Magnifying Glass - AI Mode / Search Generative Experience (SGE):

Does: A conversational AI experience within Google Search. Enabled as part of Search Labs or the Google App's AI Mode. You can ask complex questions, get AI-generated summaries, and engage in follow-up conversations, similar to interacting with a chatbot.
Doesn't: While it offers AI-powered conversational search, it's not the default "magnifying glass" search function. Its presence and appearance might vary depending on your participation in Google Labs experiments.


Voice Search (Microphone):

Does: Voice input like saying "Hey Google" hotword (if enabled) activates. Speak your questions or commands to Google Assistant for a hands-free search experience.
Doesn't: NOT an open-ended interactive AI chat like the dedicated AI Mode (SGE) provides.


Google Lens (Camera):

Does: Search using your camera or images from your device. You can point your camera at objects, text, or barcodes to get information, translate text, solve math problems, or find similar products online.
Doesn't: Google Lens is focused on visual and image-based search and analysis. While it uses AI to understand images and provide information, it is not designed for conversational chat interactions with an AI.


Search Bar Text Input Area (the main, empty space):

Does: Traditional text-based search input field you manually type 



Hopefully, another conflict of options diverted!


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