Google has added a new voice and image search functionality to its search service on the desktop.
The search box now has a microphone that, when clicked, allows people to talk to a query. The announcement, made in the case of the search firm in San Francisco, is part of a broader strategy of Google for "mobile innovations" for its desktop search. voice search and has been part of the application of mobile search company, but so far not been available in a standard browser on a desktop. This function starts the deployment of today for use in Chrome only, and only works for searches in the English language release.
Soon, too, when a person wants to search with the help of an image, you can drag and drop, upload, or copy and paste the image into the search box. Once the image is placed in the search box, the service provides results related to the image. An image of a place, for example, tell users where they are and provide links to relevant topics.
To add more flavor to this service, Google also offers "visual images," allowing users to view the photos that look the same.
In order to determine the results of an image, Google compares the image information of the "billions" of photos you currently have in your database.
Speaking during a question and answer session after today's event, Google said that its image search service for breach of facial recognition, and none of the photos submitted are published.
The global launch of the image search function starts today and runs in 40 languages. This feature is also available in chrome. However, Google said it is launching Chrome and Firefox extensions that let people right click on any image on the web for more information.