Employees of the portal 9to5Google found in the launcher code for Pixel smartphones a hint of a significant expansion of the capabilities of the proprietary search engine. Apparently, Google intends to implement through it access to content inside other applications.

When decompiling the latest version of the application available on Google Play, enthusiasts found the following lines of code:
Search on Maps
Search on Play Store
Search on Settings
Search on Youtube
It is assumed that we are talking about new opportunities for using the Google search line. For example, the user will not need to open Google Play to download an application or a game – you can enter the desired name directly into the search engine. The same can be done with a place on the map, a YouTube video or system settings.
Already, Google search allows you to quickly find applications installed on the device, and in the case of Pixel smartphones, also files in local storage. It is not yet known when the enhanced search experience will become available to users, and whether it will work on all Android smartphones or become a Pixel-exclusive feature.