Google app finally redesigns voice search on Android - 9to5Google

Google is rolling out a modern redesign of voice search in the Android Google app, bringing a cleaner look, clearer controls, and smarter song search.

How it works

• Access voice search from the homescreen widget (including Pixel Launcher) or any Google Search bar in the app
• Queries still open a standard Search results page and are read aloud

What’s new in the interface

• Centered G gradient header with a back arrow and an overflow menu linking to Voice settings
• Updated Voice settings: choose languages, toggle spoken results, and select a voice (Cosmo, Neso, Terra, Cassini)
• Refreshed dark theme for a more consistent look
• Listening screen keeps the familiar face illustration and adds a four-color arc inspired by AI Mode and Search Live, with live transcription above it

Smarter song search

• Larger Search a song button leading to a Play, Sing, Hum interface (replacing the old globe animation)
• Quick shortcut to Song Search history in the top-right

Availability

• Rolling out now in Google app v17.1 (stable) and v17.2 (beta)
• Gradual release; not yet widely available
• A broader refresh of the text search UI could follow

Source: https://9to5google.com/2026/01/19/google-voice-search-redesign-android/