{"id":26121,"date":"2024-02-16T21:10:41","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T18:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/26121\/google-search-has-a-new\/"},"modified":"2024-02-16T21:10:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T18:10:42","slug":"google-search-has-a-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/?p=26121","title":{"rendered":"Google Search has a new &#8220;Hold for me&#8221;-like feature that doesn&#8217;t require a Pixel phone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Google Search has a new &#8220;Hold for me&#8221;-like feature that doesn&#8217;t require a Pixel phone\u060c<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Google is currently rolling out a new feature to its Search Labs called \u201cTalk to a Live Rep\u201d that is very similar to its Pixel-exclusive \u201cHold for Me\u201d feature, except it would make it available on other devices.  In many cases, the dreaded task of calling customer service and waiting on hold could become a thing of the past.<\/p>\n<div>Here&#39;s how it works: You can activate it in the Google <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/tag\/app\/\"   title=\"app\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">app<\/a> by tapping the &#8220;Find Labs&#8221; button at the top left.  Next, a \u201crequest a call\u201d button will appear for specific customer service search results.  You will then see an option to \u201cTalk to a Live Representative\u201d.<\/div>\n<p>After these steps, Google then manages the appeal process for you, navigating the automated systems and waiting.  Once a live representative is available, Google will then call your phone, saving you valuable time.<\/p>\n<div>Users <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/tag\/start\/\"   title=\"start\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">start<\/a> by providing the reason for their call and a phone number to contact for SMS updates.  The system also displays an estimated wait time and the option to cancel the request at any point during the process.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"gallery-7e2a0241-9ff3-4a54-ac15-8d46a10cfdc2\" class=\"single-image-container full-width-element\">\n<div class=\"gallery-item\">\n<picture style=\"padding-top: 87.421875%\"><source media=\"(max-width: 350px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 351px) and (max-width: 500px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 501px) and (max-width: 800px)\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Google-Search-has-a-new-Hold-for-me-like-feature-that.jpg\" alt=\"Google Search has a new &quot;Hold for me&quot;-a similar feature that doesn&#39;t require a Pixel phone\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>This process may seem extremely familiar to Google Pixel users who have been enjoying the &#8220;Wait for Me&#8221; feature on their devices for a while now, moving the starting point from the Phone app to the Google search page.  This feature will initially be available in the United States for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/labs.google.com\/search\" class=\"external\">Google Research Lab<\/a> users on the Google app (on iOS and Android) and on desktop.<\/div>\n<div>As reported <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2024\/02\/15\/google-talk-live-representative\/\" class=\"external\">9to5Google<\/a>, a wide range of industries are included, from airlines like Delta and United to wireless carriers like T-Mobile and Sprint and household retailers like Walmart and Best Buy.  Insurance, delivery and waste management services are also supported.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Search has a new &#8220;Hold for me&#8221;-like feature that doesn&#8217;t require a Pixel phone\u060c Google is currently rolling out a new feature to its Search Labs called \u201cTalk to a Live Rep\u201d that is very similar to its Pixel-exclusive \u201cHold for Me\u201d feature, except it would make it available on other devices. 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