Google App Reportedly Testing New Incognito Mode Shortcut for Quicker Access on Latest Beta Version

Users might be able to quickly toggle Incognito Mode on the Google app, rather than having to tap on the profile picture option to bring it up.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 2 July 2024 14:11 IST

Google App Reportedly Testing New Incognito Mode Shortcut for Quicker Access on Latest Beta Version

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The Incognito Mode shortcut was spotted in Google app for Android beta version 15.26.34.29.arm64

Highlights

Google is said to be testing new shortcut for bringing up Incognito mode
It is reported in Google app for Android beta version 15.26.34.29.arm64
The update may also bring an option hide icons on the bottom label

Google is testing a new shortcut option for the Incognito mode on its search app, allowing users to quickly access the feature, according to a report. This feature was spotted in a beta version of the Google app for Android smartphones, alongside another addition which makes labels from the bottom banner disappear. This development comes just a week after it was reported that the search engine may stop offering continuously scrolling search results on mobile and desktop platforms.

Google's new Incognito mode shortcut

Android Authority spotted a new shortcut that brings up the Incognito tab on the Google app for Android, on version 15.26.34.29.arm64. The latest beta version is available to download to testers who have opted to receive beta updates via the Google Play Developer Program.

Tapping on the search box reportedly bring up a new Chrome Incognito option above the keyboard. This may enable users to switch to Incognito Mode quickly, instead of the current solution — tapping on the profile picture option in the top-right corner of the screen and then selecting the Incognito tab below the account.

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The update also reportedly brings an enhanced look for the home tab on the Google app. Labels which previously appeared, such as Home, Search and Saved are now hidden, while only the icons are visible, providing a simplified look to the interface.

While these options are reportedly available with the latest Google app beta update, Gadgets 360 staff members were unable to access them, which suggests that it is a server-side change.

Circle to Search on the Google app to get an update

The Google app is also reportedly gaining support for Circle to Search – the visual lookup feature powered by artificial intelligence (AI). It was spotted in a beta version of the Google app and may let users scan any QR codes or barcodes visible on the screen.

Meanwhile, a chip that shows the URL of the destination website may also be visible next to the code, according to the report. This option is said to be accessible by long pressing the Home button. and is likely to roll out to users on the stable channel at a later date.

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More