Hannah Grace Tech 02.17.2022 22:Feb PM EST

Google Search On Desktop Appears To Include Widgets Similar To Discover-like Cards

Google Search on desktop appears to incorporate Discover-like cards widgets, which are perfect for everyday use.

Google Search On Desktop Tests Discover-like Card Widgets

Unlike its competitors, Google Seach has a minimalist design. Particularly, the search engine only contains a URL tab, its iconic logo, and sometimes a holiday banner.

Android Police has reported that some desktop users may see a new set of widgets towards the end of the Google Search homepage, which has been usually vacant.

According to reports, people who registered into their Google accounts today are seeing a series of useful cards underneath the search box. The said cards contains widgets that can be beneficial for everyday use.

The said widgets are Weather, Trending, What to Watch, Stocks, Local Events, and COVID Updates.

While the widgets may be self-explanatory for some, Android Police's report provides further description of each widget. The Weather widget, for example, utilizes geolocation data to provide current temperatures, sunrise and sunset times, as well as a three-day prediction weather forecast.

The Trending widget, on the other hand, appears to be a basic search tool.

Meanwhile, the What to Watch widget suggests streaming programs like "Euphoria" alongside theatrical releases such as "Uncharted." The Stocks widget provides users an update of the Dow Jones.

The Local Events widget informs the users of nearby concerts and other events. Last and certainly not the least, the COVID News widget simply redirects users to read current news regarding the pandemic.

What Is Google Discover?

Make Use Of explained in its article that Discover is a feature of the Google app for Android and iOS. Discover shows users necessary information based on their interests. It was previously known as Google Now and launched in 2012.

For instance, it looks for key events on users' Gmail and Google Calendar and utilizes the search history to figure out Android users' interests.

The service also uses the location to calculate driving times and make recommendations for local events. The report adds that other Google services, such as YouTube, also play a role.

Google Now Offers Chrome OS Flex!

In another Google-related news, the tech giant now offers Chrome OS Flex, which is a new operating system that lets Windows and Mac computers operate the company's operating system. This also allows such devices to get security upgrades, as previously reported here on iTech Post.

Aside from this, it also permits the installation of a variety of Android apps.

Chrome OS is a popular operating system that is recognized for its convenience of use. Many people have compared Chrome OS' desktop experience to a Windows computer.

Users can watch movies, browse to Facebook and other social networking sites, and do anything else that a browser on competing operating systems like Windows and macOS can do.