Google Now updated to new features such as Reader-like website updates, Waze traffic reprots and more

Some of the Google Now enhancements mentioned at the Android 4.4 KitKat unveiling are ready to rollout, Google has started pushing a new version of the app on Android. The ability to follow news about specific people started popping up last month, but the news update card follows specific topics you've searched about or chosen to follow. It's not quite a replacement for Google Reader, but the new website update card brings the latest posts from selected source, while the "What to Watch" card adds more suggestions for movies and TV shows.

The crowdsourced Waze traffic updates that were noticed on the desktop and in Google Maps are also coming to Google Now, with alerts relevant to your commute highlighted. The final additions noted are notifications for in-store pickups, real-time rugby scoring and the ability to set reminders that repeat.

Android Police and Droid-Life reported that with this update, users can easily add the Google Experience Launcher from the Nexus 5 to any device running Android 4.1 or higher. Both sites have downloads for the official Home APK, which along with this update lets you activate search and commands with the "Ok Google" hotword straight from your home screen, as well as enjoy some new animations.

via engadget