Android 14 May Bring Back Google Now on Tap-Style Screen Search

Google Now on Tap let you search your screen by long-pressing the home button, but it was discontinued.
Android 14 QPR1 has a hidden "hold handle to search" setting that could bring back a similar screen search feature.
The new gesture lets you long-press the bottom navigation bar to search the contents of your screen.
The feature is currently hidden and doesn't work yet, but hints it may use Google Lens technology.
If it works as expected, this could be the spiritual successor to the beloved Google Now on Tap feature.

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