Google optimizes search results for iPhone
updated 11:50 am EST, Wed November 12, 2008
Google iPhone optimization
Google has refined the appearance of its search page when visiting from an iPhone or iPod touch, an announcement reveals. Results are now formatted in a similar manner to other Google services, with a blue navigation bar, and vertically-aligned text or imagery that eliminates the need to scroll horizontally. Where appropriate, results will automatically bring up maps, as well as larger and more obvious direction and phone call buttons. In the case of multiple listings a Show Map link brings up the new view.
If needed, it is also possible to revert to the desktop version of Google via the Classic link. Access to the iPhone/iPod formatting is currently restricted, however; it is only viewable in English from the US, and requires an Apple handheld with v2.x firmware. Google says it eventually intends to bring the formatting to other phones, countries and languages.
I'm not seeing it.
11/12, 12:17pm reply
I Googled something on my phone, and it looks the same as always.
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I'm not seeing it.
11/12, 12:18pm reply
I Googled something on my phone, and it looks the same as always.
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yah
11/12, 12:35pm reply
u have to go to :
m.google.com
ccrider
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Safari Magnifying Glass
11/12, 01:45pm reply
Doesn't work when clicking the Safari magnifying glass and searching that way, which is undoubtedly the most common way of googling on an iphone. That's a bit silly.
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joy!
11/12, 02:20pm (2 replies) reply
Apple touts the iPhone as having a 'real' browser, yet web sites are still making mobile versions of their sites. Why would one want this, when you can get the 'real' site directly?
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irrational
11/12, 03:41pm reply
Well the iPhone simulator shows my site renders fine on the iPhone and I did nothing different to get it to work. The only real difference is the size and shape - you cannot expect it to be the same size and shape screen as an iMac or expect it to do mouseovers when there is no mouse.
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Re: testudo
11/12, 03:42pm reply
Because if someone is performing a search from their phone, they are obviously away from their computer and most likely looking for things like maps, phone numbers, and directions. Google's just making these things more accessible.
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Safari Magnifying Glass?
11/12, 07:01pm reply
Why would the magnifying glass still bring you to the desktop version of Google? DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!
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