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Google Files is testing the ability to search inside photos and PDFs

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Google's Files app is testing a handy new upgrade that could make finding documents on your phone a lot easier. As first spotted by Android Police, the app's listing on the Google Play Store says it's testing a new Smart Search capability you can use to search for images and PDFs based on what's in them.

With the Smart Search feature turned on, Google says you can search for the text and images inside PDFs. That means if you're searching for a restaurant menu you know you've saved on your phone, you should be able to find it by typing in the restaurant's name if it's included in the document. Files is also testing the ability to search for photos based on the objects pictured within them as well as the locations where they were taken....

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