Google Search: News

22 Dec 2024

Google

Google resists DOJ's call to sell Chrome, offers alternative solutions

In a bid to avoid the forced sale of its Chrome browser, Google has offered a one-of-a-kind solution to the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) antitrust concerns.

21 Dec 2024

Google

Google Search working on 'AI Mode' to compete with ChatGPT

Google is said to be working on an "AI Mode" for its search engine.

06 Dec 2024

Google

Google new feature allows you to disable personalized search results

Google Search now features a new button at the bottom of the results page that indicates whether the results are personalized and provides an option to disable personalization.

06 Dec 2024

Google

Google Search will 'change profoundly' in 2025, says Sundar Pichai

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed that the company's search engine is going to change a lot in 2025.

26 Nov 2024

Google

Bizarre: Google's iOS app randomly links webpages with search results

Google has added a new capability, dubbed "Page Annotations," to its iOS app.

19 Nov 2024

Instagram

How to prevent Instagram photos from appearing on Google Search

Instagram, one of the most popular photo and video-sharing platforms, has a feature that lets content from public accounts get indexed by search engines like Google.

11 Nov 2024

App Store

Google Gemini to get a standalone app on iOS

Google is said to be testing a standalone version of its Gemini app for iPhone users.

07 Nov 2024

Google

Google accidentally reveals Jarvis AI, which has PC-controlling capabilities

In a major slip, Google has revealed its new artificial intelligence (AI) prototype, Jarvis, through the Chrome Web Store.

06 Nov 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp to tackle fake news with reverse image search feature

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would let users conduct a reverse image search.

31 Oct 2024

Mexico

How a researcher discovered ancient Maya city while browsing Google

In an extraordinary discovery, Luke Auld-Thomas, a PhD student at Tulane University in the US, has unearthed a long-lost Maya city.

29 Oct 2024

Google

Google Search's AI Overviews now available in 100+ countries

Google has announced the expansion of its AI Overviews feature in Search, to over 100 countries and territories.

28 Oct 2024

Google

UK couple wins 15-year-long battle against Google, to receive £2.4B

In a major setback, Google has been ordered to pay a hefty £2.4 billion (approximately ₹26,172 crore) fine, after losing a 15-year-long legal battle against a UK couple.

22 Oct 2024

Google

Google retires the sitelinks search box after 10 years

In a major move, Google has announced that it will be killing the sitelinks search box, a feature that lets users search within particular websites.

11 Oct 2024

Google

Google may soon show you full recipes directly in search

Google is now testing a new feature, called "Quick View," to keep users on its search results pages.

09 Oct 2024

Google Maps

Google Maps and Search now let you reserve parking spots

Google has rolled out a new feature that will allow drivers to locate and book parking spaces directly from its platforms.

05 Oct 2024

Google

Google testing verified checkmarks for businesses in search results

Google is currently testing a new verification feature designed to help users avoid fraudulent or counterfeit website links.

04 Oct 2024

Android

Google's new feature lets you search with videos: Here's how

Google is revolutionizing its search feature by integrating more advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

17 Sep 2024

Google

Google to introduce technology distinguishing real images from fake

Google is set to launch a new technology that will distinguish between photos taken with a camera, those edited using software like Photoshop, and those generated by AI models.

15 Sep 2024

Google

Google acknowledges bug causing its Search app to crash

Google has confirmed a widespread issue causing its Search app to crash on Android devices.

09 Sep 2024

Google

Will AI chatbots replace search engines? Here's what Google thinks

Prabhakar Raghavan, the Senior Vice-President at Google, recently shared his insights on the future of search technology.

07 Sep 2024

Google

Google to face penalties for search monopoly by next August

A US federal judge, Amit P. Mehta, has set a deadline of August 2025 to determine the penalties for Google's internet search monopoly.

02 Sep 2024

Google

Looking for Google alternatives? These search engines are worth trying

Google's supremacy in the online search domain has been unchallenged for years, even leading to a US District Court judge ruling that it had unlawfully maintained its monopoly.

31 Aug 2024

Google

Google launches new safeguards to combat election misinformation in US

Google has announced a series of new measures to ensure the reliability of information during the upcoming US elections in November this year.

30 Aug 2024

Google

Yelp files lawsuit against Google for local search dominance

Yelp, a renowned platform for local business reviews and searches, has initiated legal action against Google.

17 Aug 2024

Google

AI Overviews in Google Search no longer consider sign-in status

Google has expanded the accessibility of its AI Overviews feature, making it available to all US users regardless of their sign-in status.

29 Jul 2024

Google

Google Maps recognizes Amitabh's New Jersey statue as tourist attraction

A life-size statue of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, positioned outside a residence in Edison City, New Jersey, has been recognized as a tourist attraction by Google.

19 Jul 2024

Google Gemini

Focus on accuracy? Google reduces AI Overviews in search results

Google's AI Overviews, which utilize Gemini AI models to summarize search results, have been appearing less frequently, according to a recent analysis by SEO platform BrightEdge.

27 Jun 2024

Google

Google introduces new features to enhance mobile search experience

Google has announced the addition of five new features to its mobile Chrome browser, aimed at enhancing user search experience.

26 Jun 2024

Google

Google ends continuous scroll for search results

Google has decided to discontinue the infinite scroll feature on its search results, as reported by Search Engine Land.

22 Jun 2024

Google

Google to make user reviews public under new profile system

Google will start rolling out public, searchable "profiles" in Search, starting on June 24.

15 Jun 2024

Google

Google Search head encourages innovation despite errors in AI-generated results

Liz Reid, the head of Search at Google, recently addressed the company's employees about the ongoing development of artificial intelligence (AI).

31 May 2024

Google

Google defends AI Overviews; blames unusual queries for poor results

Google's newly introduced AI search results feature has been under scrutiny for delivering peculiar suggestions, such as advising users to put glue on pizza or eat rocks.

30 May 2024

Google

Google says leaked documents related to search algorithm are real

Google has verified the authenticity of 2,500 leaked internal documents that outline the data it collects and potentially uses in its search ranking algorithm.

29 May 2024

Google

Google to discontinue Business Messages in Maps and Search

Google has announced that it will be discontinuing its Business Messages feature within Search and Maps.

27 May 2024

Google

How to avoid AI Overviews in Google's search results?

Google's AI Overviews, a feature that generates automated responses to certain search queries, has been a significant change in the user experience.

14 May 2024

Google

Google Search undergoes a transformation with AI-generated answers

Google is set to revolutionize its Search feature by introducing AI-powered changes, as announced at the I/O, its annual conference for developers.

11 May 2024

Cybercrimes

Indian government websites have been compromised by online betting ads

A scam involving online betting advertisements embedded on several Indian government websites has been reported.

04 May 2024

Google

Want to turn off Google's dark mode? Follow these steps

Google's core services, including Google Search, Gmail, Drive, and YouTube, now support dark mode.

30 Apr 2024

Google

Google trims down 3D animal models in Search feature

In a subtle move, Google has significantly reduced the number of 3D models available in its Search feature.

17 Apr 2024

Google

Google's Pixel Tablet to get 'Look and Sign' feature

Google is developing a unique feature for its Pixel Tablet, known as "Look and Sign" (LnS).

08 Apr 2024

Technology

Google Search's new filter lets you quickly find short videos

Google Search, a widely used tool for finding web content, is currently testing a new filter called 'Short Videos.'

07 Apr 2024

Google

Google testing bottom search bar with Material 3 design elements

Google has been experimenting with the design of its bottom search bar on the Android app for a while now.

05 Apr 2024

Google

Google experiments AI-powered search responses in the UK

Google has initiated a pilot program in the UK to test search responses powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

04 Apr 2024

Google

Google considers paid search features powered by AI 

Google is contemplating the introduction of charges for its AI-enhanced Search features, according to a report by the Financial Times.

01 Mar 2024

Google

Google Chrome introduces new features to improve search suggestions

Google has unveiled new features for its Chrome browser, aimed at offering "more helpful suggestions" to improve the user experience on both desktop and mobile devices.

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