Google’s Windows app adds Japanese support in its latest update. Chinese and Korean are also newly supported, along with improvements including a tooltip in the search box.
Google began distributing update v1.0.18.0 for its Windows “Google” app on 16 August 2026. The update is positioned as a minor update.
In addition to Japanese, Chinese and Korean are now supported, allowing the Windows app to be used in Japanese. To use the app in Japanese, select “Japanese” in the language settings.
The update displays a new tooltip in the search box, making it easier to see the selected content at a glance. It also includes general improvements, bug fixes, and performance improvements.