Google AI Mode gets one-tap search, smooth iOS glow

Besides the widget shortcut, Google is making AI Mode faster to access with one-tap search on Android and iOS.

Previously, launching AI Mode from the shortcut beneath the Search bar in the Google app or widget would bring you to an introductory homepage. You’d then have to touch the “Ask AI Mode” field before you could start typing.

Opening AI Mode now immediately takes you to the input box with the keyboard open. The header just shows the ‘G’ logo (and close…