Report: Google Now on Tap is adding a ‘select word’ option for instant searches

Google Now on Tap is pretty cool, but it’s not quite the life-altering technology that was promised.

However, a new feature that’s popped up for some could change your opinion. According to a Reddit post some Android users have started to see an icon to select a specific word when holding down the home button. You can then pick out some text and get an instant Google Now on Tap search, which seeks out relevant content from the web and other Google apps. More of this article from PCWorld.com