Google unveils new search features for phones and tablets

Google mobile search has been revamped for tablets, including Image Search shown above

Google this morning unveiled new search-related features during the Inside Search even at San Francisco where Amit Singhal and other engineers gave an under-the-hood look at Google search. The latest goodies include a revamped search interface that rolled out on mobile. Using Ajax, the new mobile search pulls local results right away. Moreover, query suggestions from your history now appear alongside your live suggestions from Google.

Another example included a search query for hotels in Russia. Typing “Hilton” returns a bunch of suggestion, each with the plus sign. This so-called query builder allows you to tap a suggestion you like in order to drill deeper. We’re just getting started. Go past the fold for more info and nice video tours…

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Mobile search on tablets, coming in a couple of weeks, includes a revamped image search interface that automatically adapts to your tablet’s canvas. For example the images search interface uses bigger images on tablets and endless scrolling, which really lends itself to a more productive and aesthetically pleasing experience.
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