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Hans India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Google AI Mode Evolves: New Features Bring PDF Analysis, Canvas Planning, and Live Video Search to Users
Google is taking its AI capabilities a step further with significant enhancements to AI Mode in Search, aimed at making everyday tasks, learning, and research more intuitive. The tech giant is introducing new tools, including PDF analysis, a planning feature called Canvas, and an innovative real-time visual input system named Search Live. These updates are gradually rolling out, with initial availability for users in the U.S. and India, especially those participating in Google's AI Mode Labs experiment. Smarter PDF Analysis One of the standout features is the ability to upload and analyze PDF files directly within AI Mode. Users on Android, iOS, and desktop browsers can now submit documents—such as lecture notes, presentations, or reports—and ask targeted questions about the content. The AI scans the material, summarizes key points, and even fetches supporting data from the web with clickable references for deeper learning. This builds upon existing image analysis tools found in the Google app and marks a move toward supporting a broader range of document types in the future. Google confirms it is working on expanding this capability to include Google Drive files, making the feature even more accessible. Currently, the PDF analysis function is being introduced for English-speaking users over 18 in the U.S. and India. However, given that AI Mode remains in its experimental phase, Google encourages users to double-check information for accuracy. Organize with Canvas Google is also introducing a new project management feature within AI Mode called Canvas. Previously available in Gemini, Canvas now offers users a powerful, evolving side panel in Search that helps organize and maintain ongoing plans. Whether it's structuring a study timetable, mapping out a travel itinerary, or managing a multi-phase project, Canvas is designed to streamline planning through interactive sessions with AI. 'Users can start by asking AI Mode for help with a task and select 'Create Canvas' to begin building their plan,' Google shared. The tool also offers the potential to import context from personal documents like syllabi or meeting notes once file upload integration is expanded. Initially available in English for U.S. users enrolled in AI Mode Labs, Canvas is expected to broaden its reach over time. Live Video Search with Search Live Another groundbreaking addition is 'Search Live,' a feature that allows users to point their smartphone camera at a live scene and receive AI-generated insights on the spot. This feature uses the power of Project Astra and integrates with Google Lens to offer interactive, visual-based queries. Users can engage in ongoing dialogue with AI Mode while exploring the world around them, making it a useful tool for learning, problem-solving, and even real-time translation or identification. This feature is being deployed first on mobile devices in the U.S. Smarter Chrome Experience Lastly, Google is rolling out a Chrome-based integration titled 'Ask Google about this page.' Available in the address bar, this function allows users to highlight any section of a webpage—or even a PDF—and query it through AI Mode. Responses appear in a side panel with options for follow-up questions and deeper exploration. With these latest updates, Google continues its push to make AI tools more embedded in everyday digital experiences, ensuring that users have smarter, faster, and more interactive ways to work and learn.
India Today
30-07-2025
- India Today
Google AI Mode gets smarter, now reads PDFs and helps you plan with Canvas
Google is rolling out a series of updates to its AI Mode in Search. These updates include the ability to analyse PDFs, organise tasks using a new feature called Canvas, and interact with real-time video input through Search Live. The updates are rolling out primarily in the U.S. and India, with some features available only to users enrolled in Google's AI Mode Labs will be able to access AI Mode on Android phones, iPhones and desktop. On desktop, users can look for the new AI Mode button on the Google homepage. Google says these new experimental features are designed to make research, planning and information access easier for students, teachers and everyday analysis featureGoogle is adding PDF analysis to AI Mode on Android, iOS and desktop browsers, allowing users to upload documents like lecture slides or reports and ask questions about their content. The tool will scan the PDF, pull relevant insights from the web, and provide linked sources allowing users to explore more around the topic. This new feature builds on existing image analysis features available in the Google app on Android and iOS. Additionally, Google has announced that soon, AI Mode will support other file types, such as those from Google Drive, making the tool more versatile. Meanwhile, the PDF analysis feature is being rolled out first to English-speaking users over 18 in the U.S. and India. Since AI Mode is still experimental, Google advises users to verify responses when for project planningGoogle is also releasing a Canvas feature on AI Mode. It is already available in Gemini. In AI Mode this feature will allow users to create and organise plans in a dynamic side panel that updates over time. According to Google this new tool is designed to help users keep track of information across multiple feature will allow users to start a project by asking AI Mode for help and then selecting the 'Create Canvas' option. Google says this will be particularly useful for making study schedules, trip itineraries, or managing any project that requires multiple pieces of Canvas feature will also allow users to integrate context from their own files, such as class notes or syllabi, once the upcoming file upload functionality is supported. Users will be able to return to their Canvas project at any time to add, edit or refine the for the availability, Canvas is launching first for U.S.-based users enrolled in the AI Mode Labs experiment and will initially be available only in Live with video inputadvertisementAnother feature rolling out in AI Mode is 'Search Live' with video input, letting users point their camera at a live scene and ask questions in real time. Powered by Google's Project Astra and integrated with Google Lens, this feature will also enable users to initiate back-and-forth conversations with AI mode. It is launching on mobile devices in the U.S. this integration with ChromeGoogle is introducing a new 'Ask Google about this page' option in Chrome's address bar, allowing users to ask questions about anything on their desktop screen, be it a webpage, PDF, or other file types. AI Overview results will appear in a side panel, with the option to dive deeper through follow-up questions using AI Mode.- Ends
GSM Arena
30-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Google Search's AI Mode gets a bunch of new features
Today, Google has updated AI Mode in Search once again. On desktop browsers, you can now ask complex questions about images (which was already available in the Google app), and "in the coming weeks" you'll be able to upload PDFs to AI Mode and ask detailed questions about them. AI Mode will "analyze the contents of your file and cross-reference it with relevant information from the web to provide a helpful AI response, along with prominent links so you can dig deeper", Google says. Additional file types will be supported "in the months ahead". Next up, Canvas. This feature "helps you build plans and organize information over multiple sessions in a dynamic side panel that updates as you go". AI Mode will piece things together in the Canvas side panel and you can use follow-ups to refine the output until it meets your requirements. An upload feature is coming soon to let you add context from files. Canvas lands "in the coming weeks" for users in the US enrolled in the AI Mode Labs experiment. Search Live is rolling out video input, and it's fully integrated with Google Lens, so you need to open Lens in the Google app, then tap the Live icon, and ask whatever you want while pointing your camera at something. You can have a free-flowing conversation with Search in AI Mode here, aided by the visual context from your live camera feed. This is rolling out this week on mobile in the US for users enrolled in the AI Mode Labs experiment. In Chrome, with Lens and AI Mode you can ask and learn about what's on your desktop screen, be it a website, PDF, or anything else you're looking at in the browser. And soon, when you click on the Chrome address bar, you'll see a new option to "Ask Google about this page" in the dropdown menu. Once you do ask it something, you'll get an AI Overview with a snapshot of key information in the side panel, and "this week" you'll be able to follow up with more questions through AI Mode, by selecting AI Mode in the Lens search results or by clicking "Dive deeper" at the bottom of the AI Overview. Source
Engadget
29-07-2025
- Engadget
Google is bringing image and PDF uploads to AI Mode
Google is updating AI Mode on desktop this week with the ability to process images, so you can ask it detailed questions about the pictures like you already can on mobile. In the coming weeks, the company is also adding support for PDF uploads on desktop in the US, which could help you digest lengthy course or work materials. You can ask AI Mode to summarize the documents for you and ask follow-up questions that it will then answer by cross-referencing the materials you uploaded with information available on the web. Google says AI Mode's responses will also include links to its references that you can visit in order to dig deeper. AI Mode will support additional file types for upload, including ones straight from your Google Drive, in the coming months as well. In addition to PDF upload support, Google is also rolling out a new Canvas feature that you can access if you're enrolled in the AI Mode Labs experiment in the US. You can use Canvas to consolidate all relevant information about a specific topic or for a specific purpose in a side panel that updates as you ask AI Mode more follow-up questions. If you're traveling, for instance, you can ask AI Mode to make you an itinerary and click the Create Canvas button. You'll be able to keep refining the itinerary with more questions, and you can always leave it alone for a while and come back to it later. AI Mode's Search Live is also getting video input on mobile this week, a feature Google announced at I/O 2025, after voice input arrived in June. To be able to access video input, you'll have to open Lens in the Google app and tap the Live icon before asking questions on what the camera sees. When Google revealed the feature during its annual developers' event, it said you could point the camera at a math problem, for example, and ask Search to help you solve it or to explain a concept you're having trouble understanding. Finally, with Lens in Chrome, you'll be able to ask AI Mode what's on your desktop screen. The company will roll out an "Ask Google about this page" dropdown option in the address bar "soon." When you click on it, AI Mode will create an overview with key information on what's being shown on your screen, whether it's a web page or a PDF.
TechCrunch
29-07-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Google's AI Mode gets new ‘Canvas' feature, real-time help with Search Live, and more
Google announced on Tuesday that it's adding new capabilities to AI Mode, its experimental feature that allows users to ask complex questions and follow-ups to dig deeper on a topic directly within Search. One of the new features, Canvas, helps you build study plans and organize information over multiple sessions in a side panel. For example, if you want to create a study plan for an upcoming test, you can click the new 'Create Canvas' button to get started. From there, AI Mode will start putting things together in the Canvas side panel, and you can keep refining the output with follow-up prompts until it fits what you're looking for. Soon, you will also be able to upload files like class notes or a syllabus to customize your study guide. Users enrolled in the AI Mode Labs experiment in the U.S. will see Canvas in the coming weeks. Image Credits:Google Google is also bringing Project Astra capabilities directly into AI Mode via Search Live, which is integrated with Google Lens, the tech giant's visual search tool. 'When you go Live with Search, it's like having an expert on speed dial who can see what you see and talk through tricky concepts in real-time, all with easy access to helpful links on the web,' wrote Robby Stein, VP of Product, Google Search, in a press release. To use the feature, open Lens in the Google app, tap the Live icon, and ask a question while pointing the camera at something. With this feature, users can have a back-and-forth conversation with Search in AI Mode using visual context from their camera feed. Image Credits:Google Search Live with video input is rolling out this week on mobile in the U.S. for users enrolled in the AI Mode Labs experiment. Techcrunch event Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. San Francisco | REGISTER NOW In addition, Google announced that users will soon be able to use Lens in AI Mode to ask about what's on their desktop screen. 'Perhaps you're looking at a geometry problem and want to better understand one of the diagrams,' Stein said. 'Click on 'Ask Google about this page' from the address bar and select the diagram. You'll get an AI Overview with a snapshot of key information directly in the side panel. And this week, you'll be able to follow up with more questions through AI Mode, by selecting AI Mode at the top of the Lens search results or by clicking the 'Dive deeper' button at the bottom of the AI Overview.' Image Credits:Google Plus, while you can already use AI Mode in the Google app to ask questions about images, you can now do so on desktop as well. Google is also adding support for PDF uploads on desktop, letting you ask detailed questions about documents. For example, you can upload PDF slides from a school lecture and ask follow-up questions to deepen your understanding beyond the class materials. Google says AI Mode will support additional file types beyond PDFs and images later this year, including Google Drive files.
