If you’re searching Google on Chrome for Android, you might (or might not) notice that you’re receiving search results a little faster than…
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Google will call out flash-heavy websites on mobile search
Google will deactivate links on smartphone searches that go to flash-heavy websites.…
Read MoreHow in-app search is going to keep Android awesome — and Google in control
Google is getting ready to search all your apps. Publishers could benefit, but Samsung may not be too happy about the move.…
Read MoreTechStars’ Chicago Demo Day: Social media meets big data meets the internet of things
TechStars Chicago kicked off its first demo day, highlight ten companies from across the tech spectrum. Online dating startups shared the stage with data analytics companies and gadget makers.…
Read MoreLeap2 gets $1.6M to change mobile search
Leap2 has a new mobile search app that's pretty useful as well as a $1.6 million first round of funding. The Kansas City, Mo. startup combines web searching and social in a compelling package.…
Read MoreGrokr brings Google Now mobile search smarts to iOS
Grokr, a new startup from former McAfee CEO and founder Srivats Sampath is looking to be the Google Now for iOS. The app learns a lot about a user and then tries to push information when it think it's relevant.…
Read MoreLeap2 updates mobile search with real-time alerts
The team behind Leap 2 is repositioning the app as not only a place to search for things now, but also as a mobile tool for extending that search out into the future for topics you want to stay on top of.…
Read MoreWith Google Now, Google search is getting ready for Project Glass
Google just unveiled a completely new mobile search experience called Google Now at Google I/O. The new search modus makes extensive use of push and is a key part of Android 4.1 - but really, it has Project Glass written all over it.…
Read MoreGoogle still having to prove it’s ready for mobile
One year into the second coming of Larry Page, a lot has changed but one thing hasn't: Google is still making boatloads of money off its core search product and still having to face questions about whether it is prepared for its world to change.…
Read MoreLeap2 reimagines search for smartphones
A small Midwestern startup is rethinking the way we use web search on our phones by tweaking the now-standard Google layout. Their solution: a mobile app called Leap2, which is set to launch Tuesday in the iOS App Store. It's initially for the iPhone only.…
Read More5 trends that will shape the future of mobile advertising
Spending in the mobile advertising space will be approximately $4 billion worldwide this year, so despite perceptions to the contrary, we can safely assume it's an area to watch in the coming years. Here are some trends that will shape growth in the next five years.…
Read MoreHow mobile commerce can harness the tablet
Everyone thinks that mobile phones and mobile commerce are the next big things, and I think what this data shows is it’s…
Read MoreHow daily deals can target the mobile space
Groupon and LivingSocial dominate the burgeoning market for email daily deals, but the landscape could change quickly as those models expand to the much more complex world of mobile. Here’s what coupon distributors need to keep in mind as they target mobile users.…
Read MoreSmartphones Are Local Search and Shopping Devices
There's a reason why search companies, advertisers and local merchants are so interested in smartphones. It's because they're turning out to be a powerful tools for people looking to search locally, act quickly and improve their shopping, according to a smartphone user study commissioned by Google.…
Read MoreU.S. Mobile Web Usage a Win-Win for Google
Google Android continues to gain mobile browser share in the U.S. as all other platforms, including Apple's iOS, are declining. Thanks to smart partnerships on other platforms, Google has had the mobile search market sewn up for years. And with Android, that's not likely to change.…
Read MoreWhy Buzz.com Could Give AT&T's Mobile Presence a Boost
AT&T is developing a Yelp-like site to offer user reviews and recommendations. While it's late to the social recommendation party, and as such faces a small army of competitors, AT&T has the relationships and massive scale to help make its Buzz.com service a success.…
Read MoreGoogle: The Mobile Web Could Be Better Than the PC Web
Google did well in the fourth quarter, giving the company runway to talk about its next wave of initiatives. Executives said mobile should lead growth in the next year, with significant revenue to accompany widespread uptake of mobile devices that can handle data.…
Read MoreGoogle's Challenges in Mobile Search
Google’s (s goog) dominance on the Internet is unquestioned, but its mobile search offering will have to address four major factors if…
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