Google has been tweaking Search Live to make it feel more like a real conversation, using voice through AI Mode, which is pretty much how Gemini Live works. To keep things visually in sync, the tech giant is apparently also bringing over the same overlay design from Gemini Live to streamline how its AI tools look and feel across the board.
The folks at Android Authority have spotted some clues in version 16.29.53.sa.arm64 of the Google app showing that Search Live is getting a cleaner interface. The preview shows just the basics: a Live icon, a mic button, and a close (X) icon, pointing to a more minimal, user-friendly setup for voice-based searches.
While the outlet managed to uncover the new Search Live overlay, it’s not functional yet, meaning it’s still in early development. Since it’s mostly borrowing from the Gemini Live design, though, rolling it out probably won’t be too tricky for Google.
Is Google Search morphing into an AI assistant?
There’s no doubt Google is aiming to unify how its AI chat features feel. Gemini Live already brought in call-style alerts and a tidy overlay, and now Search Live is following suit. Soon, you’ll see familiar controls, like red “Hang up” and green “Mute mic” buttons, replacing basic text options. It’s a shift toward making these voice sessions feel more like a natural, phone-like chat than a search tool.
And Google is not done yet. Soon, you’ll be able to use your camera to show Search what you’re looking at and keep the chat going in real time without needing to type. The latest findings signal Google’s deep intention to steer Search toward a more chatty, AI assistant vibe. This shift to conversational and multimodal features shows it’s moving way beyond the old-school search box.
