Google talks Hodor, helps you woo your partner

Google's infusing a bit of humour into its Search app with its latest update. If you've been missing Game of Thrones and are bummed that Hodor isn't in the next season of the show, just say "Hodor" into the Google Search app and it'll say it right back with one hearty "Hodor!"

If you have absolutely no clue what we're talking about, the other new features infused into the Google app include asking it to feed you a love quote, flip a coin, and roll a six-sided die. The update is in the middle of being rolled out.

Source: CNET

Google adds video game panel in search

You were only able to find out about music, TV shows, movies and like when using Google Search. Now, Google has updated its Knowledge Graph to show video game information as well. It includes things such as what series the game belongs to, initial released date, developers, publishers, designers, supported platforms, as well as review scores. Knowledge Graph is used by Google to map out real world objects, landmarks, and famous people. So, now if you want to find out more information about the games you are playing or want to play, Google is making it easier for you to find these things out.

Source: VentureBeat

Google Voice Search adds multi-language support

When doing multi-language Voice Search before, Google would need you to change the language settings. Now, they are rolling out an update that will support multiple languages. The latest version of Google Search (version 3.6) should be up on Play Store. To activate this feature, you just need to head to the Settings menu and then select Search & Now > Voice > Languages. You can then pick up to five languages you want Google Search to understand. But Android Police points out there are still shortcomings with the update, including the lose of "Ok Google" detection. Hopefully they fix that soon.

Google Now Launcher available for other Android devices

Google is making its Nexus 5 launcher available for other Android-powered devices, with a few conditions. The Google Now Launcher was initially available with the Nexus 5 and then with other Nexus and Google Play Edition devices. Now, Android users with devices running on version 4.1 or higher will gain access to the launcher. You just have to make sure you are running the latest version of the Google Search app.

The launcher will change your homescreen to look identical to that of the Nexus 5 when it first launched. You will gain access to the “Ok, Google” voice command, new wallpapers, as well as the ability to see all your cards just by swiping to the right from your home screen.

Source: Ubergizmo