Google Search is getting its biggest upgrade in decades — here are the 5 best new features
Google has announced a significant upgrade to its Search functionality during the Google I/O 2026 event. The new features include a redesigned Search Box that integrates AI capabilities and introduces various new agents for enhanced user interaction. These changes aim to make searching more conversational and personalized, marking the most substantial update in decades.
- ▪Google unveiled its updated Search Box, which features a redesign and AI integration through Gemini.
- ▪The new search bar encourages conversational queries and makes it easier to ask follow-up questions.
- ▪New AI agents will be added to Search, starting with information agents that monitor search criteria and send alerts.
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Computing Internet Websites & Apps Google Search is getting its biggest upgrade in decades — here are the 5 best new features News By Jason Cipriani published 19 May 2026 Gemini is everywhere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Google) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Google Search has been around for decades, but even with updates along the way, nothing compares to the scale of what was unveiled today at Google I/O 2026, and it's all thanks to AI.
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