Here’s What The Google Windows 8 App Looks Like

Microsoft will launch Windows 8 on Friday, and Google has not wasted any time in making sure it has a presence on the operating system. The company has already released its Windows 8 App. It’s w...
Here’s What The Google Windows 8 App Looks Like
Written by Chris Crum
  • Microsoft will launch Windows 8 on Friday, and Google has not wasted any time in making sure it has a presence on the operating system. The company has already released its Windows 8 App.

    It’s wise of Google not to let Microsoft gain any more of an advantage for rival Bing with its new OS, especially considering other moves Microsoft has made which could have a significant impact on Bing usage.

    The Google App is now available in the Windows Store (h/t: PCWorld).

    Here’s what the app looks like:

    Google Windows 8 App

    Google Windows App

    Google on Windows 8

    Google on Windows 8

    Google on Windows 8

    Google Windows 8 App

    Here’s the features list:

    • Google Searchbox – Type your search right from the app home screen, so you can find the answers you need more quickly.
    • Voice Search – Use your microphone to ask Google anything and see the answer instantly.
    • Image Search – Watch images load into a beautiful full-screen grid. Select images you like or swipe through to see more results.
    • Search Charm – By installing the Google Search app, you can easily access Google from the Search Charm.
    • Instant Previews mode – Browse search results without having to visit each page.
    • View Your Searches – Swipe from the top to see the sites you visited most recently, categorized by keyword.
    • Google Apps page – Access all your favorite Google products from within the app with just the tap of an icon.
    • Google Instant – No need to press Enter – see results instantly as you type.

    For more on Windows 8, view our coverage here.

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