Almost everyone having a smartphone has Google Search app on his/her phone. But are you utilizing it at its full potential? I’ll talk about few useful features which you may or may not be knowing.
1. Flight updates based on your Gmail
It automatically starts giving you updates before 24 hours of your scheduled departure based on your flight tickets received on Gmail. It also displays expected time to leave based on distance and traffic. Don’t be amazed if it also shows weather updates for the destination and your current location.
2. Movie or event updates based on your Gmail
It notifies you about when to leave for a movie or an event based on your booking tickets received on your Gmail.
3. Tracks your order based on your Gmail
It tracks your orders based on confirmation/dispatch emails received from the e-commerce websites on which you made the purchases.
4. Sports Updates
Just add your favourite sport teams in the app and never miss an update. It also keeps you updated with major ongoing sport events.
5. Summary of your physical activities
It gives you a summary of your physical activities at end of the month based on your location data periodically sent to Google.
6. News based on your frequent searches
It provides the latest news based on your frequent searches. If you want to continue receiving updates of a particular interest, just tap on menu (three small vertical dots on top right corner of the card) and select YES.
7. Use voice commands and perform tasks
It is always easier saying than typing. When you are in app just say OK Google and it will activate voice search. Google has impressively improved its voice recognition. You can use this app for setting alarms and reminders. It can also navigate you to places and obviously it can open apps on your commands. Try saying these -
- Wake me up at 10 am
- Remind me of shopping at 5 pm
- Take me to New Delhi
- Take a picture
- Record a video
- Open Facebook
8. Calculate, convert and translate
Say mathematical calculation such as “2 plus 3″, it will give you answer along with the in-built calculator. It also gives the numerical values of constants such as Planck’s constant. You can also use it for conversion (currency, time, length, weight, etc.) and translation. Try saying these -
- Planck’s constant
- 10 USD to INR
- Love in Hindi
9. Ask questions
Try asking questions to this app. Whether it is a family tree question or height of a famous monument. Just ask!
I hope you learned something new which can be useful for you. If you know any other interesting features, let me know in the comments. If you liked this post, share with your friends.