The spooky AR guests can then be captured in photos and videos that you can share online.īeyond the AR fun, there are other cool, thematic tools you can use for free today.

Selecting this will take you to another screen where it's possible to view the 3D model in your real-life space via your device's camera and augmented reality. Search terms like 'Halloween', 'jack-o-lantern', or 'human skeleton' will produce the usual search results card, but with an added 'View in 3D' prompt. Anyone with access to an Android or iOS device can use the Google app or the device's mobile browser to conjure some Halloween fun through a variety of text commands. As the Google blog details, it's possible to summon a ghost or other familiar spooky characters through augmented reality right now. This Halloween feature combines every aspect of Google's themed events. Related: How To Find The 'Cha Cha Slide' Google Search Easter Egg These ideas eventually expanded to become Google 'Doodles', stylized takes on the Google logo that would lead to playable games or stories. There were options like typing the word 'Google' backward and clicking the aforementioned button to get a mirrored, amusingly unusable version of your search results. Most of these tricks have been connected to the search engine's often-ignored 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button.

Google's history of themed secrets goes back years now.

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