Google - More ways to search

The Google app keeps you in the know about things that matter to you. Find quick answers, explore your interests and stay up to date with Discover.

• Use your camera to identify what you're looking at – whether that's a colourful butterfly, a spiky plant or anything else you're curious about.

• Translate over 100 languages on things like street signs, menus and any other words you can point your camera at.

• See something you like? Use your camera to find out where you can buy it.

• Refine your camera searches by adding words – whether you want those shoes but in 'blue', or want to learn how to 'repair' that broken piece on your bicycle.

• Search by singing, even when you've forgotten the lyrics. Hum a song into the Google app to find out what it is.

• Use your camera for homework help. With step-by-step guides and videos, you can learn ways to solve maths, chemistry, biology and physics problems.

Get personalised updates in Discover:

• Stay in the know about topics that interest you.

• Start your morning with weather and top news.

• Get real-time updates on sports, films and events.

• Know as soon as your favourite artists drop new albums.

• Get stories about your interests and hobbies.

• Follow interesting topics, straight from Search results.

Search safely and securely:

• All searches in the Google app are protected by encrypting the connection between your device and Google.

• Privacy controls are easy to find and use. Tap your profile picture to access your menu and delete recent search history from your account with one click.

• Search takes a proactive approach to filtering webspam to help ensure that you see safe, high-quality results.

More ways to access Google:

• Google Search widget — search from your home screen or lock screen with the new Google widget. Choose from two widgets, giving you a quick access search bar in both sizes, and other search shortcuts to choose from such as Lens, Voice and Incognito in the medium-sized widget.

Learn more about what the Google app can do for you: http://www.google.com/search/about

Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy

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