How to use Google Now on Tap in Android 6.0

Description: This article will show how to use Google Now on Tap in Android 6.0, Marshmallow. Google Now on Tap provides quick access to more information for what is showing on the screen and shortcuts to various items.

  1. To access Google Now on Tap, simply press and hold on the Home icon at the bottom of the screen.
    Android Back, Home, and Recent Icons
  2. The screen will fade and show Google Now on Tap, showing more information and shortcuts based on what is showing on the screen. In this example, there are shortcuts to search for more information and view websites and social media pages for ESET.
    Google Now on Tap, ESET Information
  3. Another example would be viewing information about movies. With Google Now on Tap, the movie is recognized and may provide an option to view news about the movie, or the trailer on YouTube.
    Google Now on Tap, Movies Information
  4. At the bottom of the screen, tapping the Share button will take a screenshot and open a menu with various options of sharing the screenshot.
    Google Now on Tap, Share

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