Gesture Search 1.2 Android app released by Google

Google has updated the Gesture Search to version 1.2. You may already be aware of Gesture Search, an Android app from Google Labs that lets you search by writing out characters on the touchscreen of your device.

Gesture Search 1.2 includes a new motion gesture. By doing a “double flip”, or flipping your phone away and then back, you can start Gesture Search at any time. This eliminates the need to activate Gesture Search from a home screen shortcut. You can turn the feature on or adjust its sensitivity in Settings. Google has also fixed some bugs and improved usability by adding accessibility support.

Gesture Search 1.2 is available for Android-powered devices running Android 1.6 and above, and can be downloaded in Android Market.