How to use the search function on your Google Nexus S

Having the ability to search both your Nexus S and the web is extremley handy as you can search for stuff on your phone, such as contacts and files, as well as Googling things like websites.

It's a pretty cool function, we love it, and here's how to use it on the Google Nexus S:

• Press the Home button to return to the Home screen


• Press the Search button


• The Google search box opens, where you can enter what you want to search for, above shortcuts to previously chosen search results and voice action commands


• To use Voice search tap the Microphone Icon


• To use the Google Search hit the Google Symbol


• As you type, matching items on your phone and suggestions from Google web search are added to the list of previously chosen search results.


• You can touch a suggestion’s pencil icon to enter it in the search box. If you do, new suggestions appear and you can enter more text or touch the pencil icon next subsequent suggestions to quickly refine your search.


• Business listings are indicated by a Maps marker icon