14 DAY TRIAL // An updated flavor of Google Now (Google Search) is at the moment available for the owners of Android 4.1 or higher devices, providing them with more information on the screen of their mobile phones or tablet PCs, courtesy of new card additions.
Following the update, users will see that they can now enjoy cards such as car rentals, concert tickets, and commute sharing, that the public transit cards have been improved, and that there are also updated TV cards for them to enjoy.
With the new Car rentals card, users will receive reservation details on their devices, as well as directions to the rental center.
The new feature is meant to turn Google Now into the ultimate travel companion, given that it also displays boarding pass and hotel reservation cards on users' devices.
The updated Google Search also comes with improved public transit cards, which now provide info on the last train or bus to home, so that users won’t miss it.
There is also a new Commute sharing card included in Google Now, which enables users to inform people close to them that they are on their way home when leaving work.
According to Android Police, users can enable the feature by going to Google Now traffic settings and turning on commute updates.
Then, they will need to include people under the "Choose who can see your location using Google+" option. They also need to add trusted people under the pinpoint location section in Google+.
The updated Google Now also comes with the following changes:
- Concert ticket card: Going to a concert? Google Now will have your event ticket ready when you arrive at the venue; along with popular, locally relevant websites, such as the upcoming events page for the venue.
- Set reminders while you search: When searching for music artists, movie actors, filmmakers and TV shows on Google, you’ll see a new “remind me” button on the panel by the search results. Click on it and a Google Now reminder will show up for new albums, book releases or upcoming TV episodes.
- Updated TV card: Google Now can tell you about the news mentioned and music playing in the TV show you’re watching, in addition to program information and people mentioned in show. Simply tap on the TV card if you have a smart TV or tap on the mic and say "listen to TV”.
- NCAA football scores: Football season is about to start, and Google Now has you covered--you can now see real-time scores for your favorite NCAA team in Google Now.
Google has already started to push the new flavor of Google Search through the Play store, but it might take some time before it becomes available for all handsets and tablets out there. Those who would like to grab the update before it is officially sent to them will find it via the link below.
