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Google Search app for Windows 8 and Windows RT updated, comes with bug fixes

Ron Ron
August 24, 2019
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Google Search

For those of you looking for a Google Search solution on your Windows 8 or Windows RT device, this app is for you. The Google Search app has just been updated to feature bug fixes and some other minor updates making the app better than ever.

The Google Search app features a search box so users can search right from the app home screen. There is also voice search, so users can use their microphone to ask Google anything and receive answers right away! Image searching is also supported in a full screen grid!

Google Search app for Windows 8 also supports the Search Charm so you can search Google from the Search Charm. Results are displayed instantly thanks to Google Instant!

Aside from bug fixes, this new update gives up the ability to change voice search language from the app settings. You can also see Google Web History when signed into the app. The app is free and is available for download from the Windows Store. Hit the download link below to grab it.

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