Google Search app updated to support ‘Ok Google’ hotword from any screen

Google has released an update for the Search app on Android (v3.5.14), which brings with it a very useful addition.

Earlier, you had to be in the Google Search app to be able to use the “Ok Google” hotword to invoke voice search. With the latest update, you can now use it on any screen on the phone as long as the screen is on. It also works from the lockscreen even if you have a password set on the device. And if you have the device connected to a charger, the screen doesn’t even have to be on to use voice search.
The update is rolling out right now but even if you do get the update or install the APK the feature is being rolled out by account so you may not see it immediately.

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