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- Google has released app version v1.0.12.0 for the Windows version of the “Google” app.
- The update includes overall design improvements, a new hotkey setting for launching “Google Lens,” enhanced hotkey processing, and stability improvements.
- The Windows “Google” app is currently still being rolled out primarily for English-speaking users.
On Friday, July 5, 2026, Google began rolling out an update to version v1.0.12.0 for the Windows version of the “Google” app.
While the version v1.0.12.0 update for the Windows “Google” app is a minor update, it includes several improvements and new features, such as refinements to the overall app design, a customizable hotkey for launching “Google Lens,” improved hotkey handling, and increased stability.
July 5, 2026
1.0.12.0
MinorWhat’s new
- Design Improvements Enjoy a cleaner and more refined user interface across the app.
- Lens-Specific Hotkey Instantly trigger Lens search using a dedicated, customizable keyboard shortcut.
- Better Hotkey Handling Improved hotkey listener management and keypress response across different screens.
- Stability Improvements Enhanced reliability for window management and fixes for non-standard display scaling.
Please note that the Windows “Google” app is still aimed at users in English-speaking regions, though it can still be installed in Japanese language environments.
Source: Google