Google Now and voice search is available today for iPad and iPhone. Previously, the service was only available on Android devices running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and above, but now iOS users have the ability to utilize Google's context-aware search functionality. To take advantage, sign into your Google accounts and access the Google Search application. Cards will pop up within it and then you can tap the microphone icon to initiate voice-dictated search queries. “Our goal is to get you the right information, at just the right time,” said Google CEO and co-founder, Larry Page, in last week’s earnings call. “Voice commands are going to be increasingly important. It’s just much less hassle to talk than type.”
There are a few feature differences between platforms, however. Google Now on iOS won’t be able to display boarding passes or an activity summary for the day. It can't integrate with Fandango, bring up recent research topics, or showcase nearby events like Google Now on Android does. However, the iOS version still provides plenty of Google Now functionality. Users will be able to see things like traffic conditions for your most traveled-to places on demand and the day’s weather. Google Now on iOS also offers up shipping notifications and delivery updates, show times for nearby movie theaters, breaking news stories, and word translations.
Interested users can get the new features by updating or downloading the Google Search application in the iTunes App Store.
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