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This week in search 11/27/09
November 27, 2009
This is part of a regular series of posts on search experience updates that runs on Fridays. Look for the label
This week in search
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This Thanksgiving week, and just in time for the holiday season, we give thanks to you, our users, with two new search features.
Holiday Interfaces
Last Friday, we started showing off our seasonal spirit with holiday-themed result pages. For the weeks surrounding various holidays in late November and December, results for seasonal queries will be adorned with decorative dividers. Try searching
eid-ul-adha
sometime in the next week, and your results will be separated from right-hand ads by a chain of crescent moons. In a few weeks, a search for [hanukkah lights] or [christmas trees] will also result in delightful holiday-themed pages. Put a cuddly knit sweater on your browser when you search!
Mobile Movie Results
For those of you who who plan to head to the movies this week, we've launched a
mobile version of Google Search results for movies
, making it even easier to find the latest holiday blockbuster playing in your area. From the web browser on your iPhone, Palm WebOS, or Android-powered device, simply search for [movies], and then tap on the "More movies" link. From there, you can either browse a list of movies or select the "Theaters" button to view a list of the ones near you.
With the added functionality to play trailers right on your phone, access movie ratings, find the closest theatre, and view upcoming showtimes, this new search feature is sure to make entertainment options on the go much easier. Here's a 1.25-minute video about it:
Hope you enjoy these new features. Stay tuned for more next week!
Posted by Amit Singhal, Google Fellow
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