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  1. Android News

    Google makes it easier to find GIFs

    Google is acquiring Tenor, a GIF platform for Android, iOS and desktop. With their deep library of content, Tenor surfaces the right GIFs in the moment so you can find the one that matches your mood
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    Google plans to boost Amazon competitors in search

    Reuters is reporting that the Google is teaming up with Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Costco and Ulta to help those companies' store results show up higher in Google Search in order to combat Amazon's dominant search rankings. These companies, and any other willing participants, can index their...
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    Google is testing a rounded search bar on its mobile site

    A few users have found that Google is currently testing a rounded search bar for use on its mobile site.
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    Google is letting musicians post Twitter-like updates directly in search results

    Google is now letting musicians post updates that will show up inside their “Knowledge Panel” — aka that card that pops up when you search for famous people. It’s another expansion of the Posts on Google feature that the company has been rolling out over the past few years that started with big...
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    Google's 'featured snippets' will now show multiple results in Search

    This week, Google began rolling out a new snippet experience for web searchers with multiple answers to the question posed in the search box.
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    Google releases info on 2.4 million 'right to be forgotten' requests

    Google has received 2.4 million "right to be forgotten" requests since 2014, most of which came from private individuals, according to its latest transparency report. Europe's biggest court passed the right to be forgotten law in 2014, compelling the tech titan to remove personal info from its...
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    A new search bar design is being tested for the Google feed

    Google is once against testing a new search bar for the Google Feed. It was in testing before, but was removed for an undisclosed reason. It's back now and showing up on a lot more devices than before.
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    Google's Year in Search 2017

    Google is taking a look back at the year in search in 2017. The biggest trend was more people looking to get more active in fighting for causes.
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    Google Search celebrity questions are now answered by the celebs

    Google Search now has selfie responses from celebrities when you search questions about them. The celebrities will answer the question in a pre-recorded video. Google is trialing the feature with answers from Priyanka Chopra, Will Ferrell, Tracee Ellis Ross, Gina Rodriguez, Kenan Thompson...
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    Google updates search results with new knowledge panels

    Google has posted a blog updating how the company has improved search for expanding knowledge beyond your original search result.
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    Google Search now has options for audiobooks

    Google has added new options for audiobooks in Google Search. Now if you search for a book that's available in audiobook form, it'll pop up under the 'Get book' section within the Google Search card.
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    Google makes it easy to donate to charities

    Starting today, when you search for a growing list of U.S.-based nonprofits, you’ll see a new “Donate” option. Tap or click on Donate, and you’ll see an easy donation flow that lets you give to your favorite organization as easily as you can look up its history, phone number, or website.
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    Stay on top of finance information on Google

    Google has revamped the finance feature for Search on web and mobile web. Now under a new search navigation tab called “Finance,” you’ll have easier access to finance information based on your interests, keeping you in the know about the latest market news and helping you get in-depth insights...
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    Google job search gets more features

    Google's job search tool now includes salary information in search results. It's also getting finer geographic control, the ability to go straight to your favorite job website to apply for a position when multiple sites have the same listing, and more.
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    You can now compare devices using Google search

    Google has pushed an update to its search function which now allows you to compare various devices by searching for the devices with "vs" in the middle.
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    Google Search's rounded corner UI is now rolling out

    You'll soon notice rounded elements in Google Search results, particularly with results that return Card elements, as well as the search box itself. This is a departure from Web 3.0 design norms where rounded corners are actually discouraged.
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    Google gets rid of country-specific domains

    Google is removing country-specific domain names for those wanting to ensure Google search results are relevant to their country. Now, Google will automatically detect which country you're in and serve up the appropriate page accordingly. If you still want to control which version of Google you...
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    Customizable Google search bar rolls out with the latest Google app beta

    Google Search beta now has customizable options for the Google Search bar on the home screen. You can change the logo style, box style, and even the color and transparency of the box.
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    Google tests rich information in predictive search suggestions

    Google is sprucing up the view when they suggest items for you to search for. Instead of just showing you the term, they'll also show a photo and description where possible.
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    Google Search gets links to About Us and the Google Store

    Google added two links to the upper left corner of their main search site: About and Store. This is a sign that Google is really serious about becoming a hardware company.
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    Google Search Lite seems to be rolling out to more users

    Google Search Lite is now seemingly available to folks in North America and parts of Europe. The app delivers a Google experience tailored to those with unreliable internet connections.
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    Finance cards get updated look in Google Search

    Google has updated the look of finance cards in Google Search to offer more information on mobile. Sub-cards are now smaller in order to make it easier to compare related stocks and see other valuable information at a glance.
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    Google Feed is now available worldwide

    The update to Google's search app known as Google Feed is now available to users worldwide. Most of its new features were previously only available in the US.
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    Google reveals its most-searched ‘How To’ tips

    Google has given insight into which how-to searches are most popular in a celebration of the search engine's ability to help people learn and do more on their own.
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    Google’s US search results will steer you to health care professionals if you appear depressed

    People in the US who search Google for “depression” on their mobile phones will soon have the option to take a screening questionnaire to test whether they’re depressed. The new feature isn't meant to be a replacement for a medical evaluation. It's meant to steer you to one if you appear depressed.