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Android O settings search gets a makeover, much more useful now

By Victor Hristov

Updated: May 22, 2017, 4:19 AM

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Android O settings search gets a makeover, much more useful now

You can now get more context when you search in the settings menu in Android O. The new settings search option returns more context as it shows you what each result relates to and it also recognizes apps, so that you can type things like 'Facebook' to go directly to the app settings.

Earlier, you needed to go into the apps menu and find the particular app to see its settings, while this new search option is much faster and more convenient.

Another neat option that has been added with the latest Android O and that was missing until now, was to remove previous searches.

The changes are live in the latest Android O betas that you can currently test on Google's Pixel phones, as well as on the latest Nexus devices. You can check out the new search settings in the screenshots right below, and you can also take a look at our full video overview of Android O's new features.

source: Android Police

image credit: Android Police

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

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