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Google is Testing a Funky ‘Double Bubble’ Search Bar for the Pixel Launcher

Tim March 29, 2018 38

Thanks to the top shelf folks at XDA, we're getting a look at something Google appears to be testing on the Pixel Launcher, the standard launcher app that comes with its Pixel devices. Apparently, Google loves to mess with our search bar. If you'll recall,...

Google is Adding Features to the Screenshot Tool, But Only in the Google App for Now

Kellen February 19, 2018 15

A couple of weeks ago, I asked Google to build screenshot scrolling into Android, since almost every other phone maker on the planet has done so except them. Over the weekend, they actually began rolling out a screenshot-related update, it's just that it's...

NO, GOOGLE. (UPDATED)

Kellen February 16, 2018 147

No, Google. Noooo. MY GOD, NO. 😔 UPDATE 3/7/18: GONE! 🙌

Celebrities Now Provide Personal Answers to Important Questions on Google Search

Tim December 7, 2017 22

Going straight to the list of things I didn't think was ever necessary, celebrities are getting some A-list treatment over on Google Search. To give you an example of what's happening, let's say you Google, "Can Will Ferrell really play the drums?" Thanks to...

Who Else Misses Google Now?

Kellen November 28, 2017 200

Back on June 28, 2012, I wrote an article titled "Google Now is Awesome." Today, if I were to write a follow-up to that article, I'd probably title it, "WTF happened to Google Now and what is this dumpster fire that Google has forced upon us in its place?" If...

Google Search and Maps Now Show You Estimated Wait Times at Restaurants

Kellen November 7, 2017 12

It has been almost a year since Google began showing their Popular Times feature in Google Search and Maps, so today, they are adding an additional bit of information to it. As you search for your favorite restaurants in Google, you'll now see estimated wait...

Google is Going to Show You Video Previews Now in Search Results

Kellen August 18, 2017 5

I don't know that video previews were something I was ever looking for when performing Google searches, but they are coming and they could be cool. Google announced this afternoon that alongside the short text snippets you see for results, you may also find...

Google Now Provides Pollen Forecasts in Search

Tim August 16, 2017 6

For all you folks suffering from pollen allergies, Google is now providing pollen forecasts via Google Search. To fire up the forecast, simply say, "Pollen forecast" into Google, then get all of the info delivered right to you. The forecast shows five days,...