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Google+ Sign-In: Bringing App Activities to Google Search
April 30, 2013
Cross-posted from
The Google+ Developers Blog
When users search for your app, they often want to go deeper and see what in-app content fellow users find interesting. Today we're making this possible by bringing app activity to Google search results.
Aggregate app activity for SoundCloud in Google Search.
Soon, if you search for a site or app on Google.com (and that app has integrated with Google+ Sign-In
app activities
), you'll see popular and aggregate user activity to the right of search results. Searching for Fandango, for example, will show the top movies among Google users. And when you click on a movie, you’ll go directly to its page on Fandango.
The current Google Search results page for Fandango (left) and the Google Search page results with app activities (right).
We're rolling out this feature in desktop Search over the next few weeks, starting with a limited number of music and movie apps — including
Deezer
,
Fandango
,
Flixster
,
Slacker Radio
,
Songza
,
SoundCloud
and
TuneIn
— but we'll be adding more apps over time.
We've got lots more improvements planned, so stay tuned for more updates.
Posted by
Seth Sternberg
, Director of Product Management, Google+
Making your mobile search faster
April 16, 2013
When you’re searching for information on the go, speed matters. If you want to check out Rotten Tomatoes for a new movie to go see with your friends, you might not want to navigate through the Rotten Tomatoes homepage to find the list of top movies while your friends are anxiously waiting. Now, there’s a faster way to get to the Rotten Tomatoes page with just the info you need most -- just look for a new quick link for “In Theaters” underneath the main Rotten Tomatoes link when you search on your mobile phone. You’ll see these expandable sitelinks appear for many sites to help you get to a specific section quickly.
Also starting today, on some searches you’ll see a blue “Quick view” badge next to a few results. Say you’re new to poker or need a quick refresh on hands -- just search for “poker hands”, and you can now click the blue badge and see a quick view of the Wikipedia page listing out the poker hands immediately.
Quick view is an experimental project and is currently enabled for pages from Wikipedia when you search in English on Google.com. We are working to expand this to additional websites.
(Webmasters can
subscribe to updates here
to learn about participating in the mobile quick view field trial.)
Posted by Hiroshi Mizuno and Alex Fischer, Software Engineers
The World’s Languages in Your Pocket (No Internet Required)
March 27, 2013
Have you ever found yourself in a foreign country, wishing you knew how to say "I'm lost!" or "I'm allergic to peanuts”? The Internet and services like Google Translate can help—but what if you don't have a connection?
Today we're launching offline language packages for
Google Translate on Android
(2.3 and above) with support for fifty languages, from French and Spanish to Chinese and Arabic.
You can select [Offline Languages] in the app menu to see all the offline language packages available for download. To enable offline translation between any two languages, you just need to select them in the offline languages menu. Once the packages are downloaded, you're good to go.
While the offline models are less comprehensive than their online equivalents, they are perfect for translating in a pinch when you are traveling abroad with poor reception or without mobile data access.
So go out and explore another language or another culture without worrying about Internet access. There’s a whole world offline out there.
Posted by Minqi Jiang, Associate Product Manager
Billions of times a day in the blink of an eye
March 1, 2013
Ask a question, get an answer. But what happens in between? Last year we released an
animated site
that illustrates an email's journey to friends and family around the world. Today we're releasing a similar website called
How Search Works
.
Here you can follow the entire life of a search query, from the web, to crawling and indexing, to algorithmic ranking and serving, to fighting webspam. The site complements existing resources, including this blog,
the help center
,
user forums
,
Webmaster Tools
, and in-depth
research papers
.
A few things you'll find:
An interactive, graphical explanation of Google Search
A view into major search algorithms and features
A 43-page document explaining how we evaluate our results
A live slideshow of spam as we remove it
Graphs illustrating the spam problem and how we fight it
A list of policies that explain when we'll remove content
We hope the
site
helps to illuminate the split-second journey from algorithms to answers. The animated site is available today in English and there's also a text-only version in 43 languages.
Posted by
Jake Hubert
, Product Manager
Google Finance adds Singapore, Korea and Israel stock exchanges and VIX index
February 25, 2013
Good news if you follow international markets — we added three new stock exchanges as well as the Chicago Board of Exchange indices to Google Finance. Here are just a few examples of stocks and indices that you can now find:
CBOE Index Values:
VIX
Korea Exchange:
Samsung
,
Hyundai
Singapore Exchange:
SingTel
,
Singapore Airlines
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange:
Bank Leumi
,
TA-25 index
Even better, Singapore Exchange stock market data is available in real time. This is the first time Singapore Exchange has provided real time data to an open website, and we’re proud to be the first website to do so.
As always, you can view the full list of the stock exchanges available through Google Finance
here
.
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Posted by
Karolina Netolicka
, Product Manager
Plan your Valentine’s date night -- even if you’re a bit late to the game
February 12, 2013
You’ve got less than two days before Valentine’s Day -- are your plans in place? If you’re swamped at work and scrambling to find a last minute dinner reservation, flower shop, chocolates, and a romantic spot for that special someone, Google can help you look like a smooth operator, even if you’re just starting to plan now.
Looking for flowers and chocolate?
Simply tap the microphone icon on your
Google Search App on iOS or your Android device
and ask “Where’s the nearest flower shop?” to see where you can pick up roses for that special someone. Hoping to find a delectable box of chocolates nearby? Ask, “Where can I buy chocolate in San Francisco?” In seconds you can swipe through the options, tap to call the shop, and get voice-guided navigation there by car or by public transit.
Find the perfect date spot.
If you’re looking for a new restaurant or hidden romantic spot in your city, Google can help you find the perfect fit. Are you hoping to make dinner anything but ordinary? Ask Google for “restaurants with live music in San Francisco,” and swipe through local options that fit your taste and budget. Looking for a perfect romantic spot or attraction? Say, “Show me pictures of romantic spots in San Francisco,” and swipe through a collection of photos to pick the perfect place.
Whether you’re looking for a little novelty with your significant other or just recently mustered up the courage to ask out a new crush, we hope this makes it a little easier to plan a special outing. Good luck!
Roya Soleimani
, Search Communications Team
Get ready for Game Day with Google
February 1, 2013
As all of you football fans prepare for the San Francisco - Baltimore game this Sunday, we thought we’d pull together some ways to make the most of the Big Game with a little help from Google. From hosting the perfect party to learning more about your favorite players, check out some tips on ways Google can help.
Planning a party for the big game? Ask Google for some help
Whether your party food is wings, dip, chili or nachos, we can all agree on one thing: the messier, the better. You can get your party prep and cooking done without getting your phone too messy, using
Google Voice Search
, hands-free on your tablet or smartphone. With a quick tap of the microphone icon, you can literally ask Google for help:
-Need to buy drinks? Simply ask “what is the closest grocery store?” and we’ll show you the nearest ones to scroll through. With a quick tap, you’ll be there with the help of turn-by-turn navigation.
-Maybe you want to make that cocktail that’s like a Bloody Mary but not quite... ask “what’s a michelada?” -- and you’ll both hear and see the ingredients.
-Once you’re ready to cook, ask “best chili recipes” and see a range of options, or ask “how do I make guacamole?” and find your way to the best sites to answer your question.
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Get the stats on your favorite players
Whether you want to impress fellow fans with your sports trivia, or if you are curious about the guy who scored the last touchdown, Google Search can get instant and more complete answers. Ask about your favorite players, teams, and explore a world of related and connected topics as well.
Indoor stadium and airport views on Google Maps
If you’re one of the lucky fans who gets to see the game in person, you can use
indoor Google Maps
to quickly find your gate, your seat, or some game time snacks at the Superdome.
To access the indoor map, just search for “Superdome” in Google Maps on your Android phone and zoom in to see the stadium floor plan. Search the map to find section numbers, bathrooms and points of interest, and use the numbered floor picker (on the right-hand side) to see maps for each floor.
Make sure you’ve downloaded the
latest version of Google Maps for Android
to access indoor maps.
Watch your favorite ads with Ad Blitz on YouTube
To make it easier to catch up on all the commercials, the
YouTube Ad Blitz channel
in partnership with ADWEEK will let you watch your favorite ads soon as they air live on TV. You can vote for your favorite ad at the end of the game. To learn more about all the new social, gaming, and mobile features in this year’s gallery, visit our
YouTube blog
.
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