[Android app] Google Search updated with new Google Now cards for car rentals, NCAA, Football and more

The Google Search app for Android has been updated for devices running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or higher with new cards among other improvements. New cards coming with the update support concert tickets, car rentals, public transit and NCAA Football scores. An additional new feature allows you to leave a reminder to watch a television show that you have searched for.

You can download the updated version of the app directly on your device through the Google Play Store or by using the following link:

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The car rental card pops up with information about your reservation along with the directions to the rental center. You will also receive a boarding pass card and hotel reservation card where applicable. Another feature allows you to send a message to your family when you leave work at the end of the day. If you use public transit, Google Now will alert you when the last bus or train is leaving to make sure you don't get stranded.

The update also allows your concert tickets to be displayed along with information on local websites on the event and concert venue. The card will display your row and seat number for your convenience. You can set a reminder for a show on television based on your searches on specific shows, actors or artists to make sure you don't miss the next time your favorites are being broadcast. Even if your favorite author has written a new book, Google Now will let you know. If you have a smart television, tap on the card and you can have Google Now track the music or news stories mentioned on a particular show, and send you relevant cards. Even if you don't have a smart TV all you have to do is tap on the microphone icon and say "listen to TV."

Its great to see Google put this much of effort into making Google Now an excellent tool. All this information in turn will feed into Google's services ensuring they are unmatched by competitors.

While Google Now is also available on iOS, the latest update is only available to Android users for now.