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Google Now getting new cards for reminders, media, transit, messages, and more!

By Rene Ritchie, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 a 2:28 pm

If you use Google's prescient assistant service, Google Now -- available for iOS in the Google Search app -- well it's about to get better. At Google IO today they've announced a set of new Cards, including reminders, music, TV, movies, public transit, and messaging.

How to disable location reporting in Google Search for iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 a 12:47 pm

If you snagged the update to Google Search yesterday, you're probably ecstatic that you now have some of the features Android users have been enjoying including Google Now capabilities. You may have also noticed that it likes to use location services like crazy. If that bothers you or you're worried about conserving some battery when you don't need Google Search polling your location, you can disable location reporting within the app.

Here's how:

Google Search for iOS gets Google Now! All the great features of Android... locked in one little app

By Allyson Kazmucha, Monday, Apr 29, 2013 a 10:22 am

Google Search has just been updated to add even more features from the Google Now service including traffic and weather updates as well as information about sports teams and breaking news.

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Apple hires Amazon search exec to run Siri

By Joseph Keller, Monday, Oct 15, 2012 a 5:58 pm

Apple has hired William Stasior, an Amazon executive, to run the Siri unit. At Amazon, Stasior ran the group responsible for Amazon’s search and search advertising efforts, known as A9, and has previously worked at Oracle, Netcentives, and AltaVista. Given Stasior’s experience in search, there are a number of reasons that he could have been brought on.

Google search for iPhone review

By Leanna Lofte, Friday, May 25, 2012 a 4:37 pm

The Google Search app for iPhone app was recently updated with a complete redesign that makes searching on Google a rather pleasant experience. It features a very stylish and snappy UI that's bound to impress anyone who uses it.

The home page of Google is very clean and Google-esque with barely off-white background and the Google search field directly in the center. Along the top of the screen you'll see what account you're logged into and find access to settings.

Revamped Google Images brings carousel style results to iPad

By Jared DiPane, Thursday, Dec 8, 2011 a 11:44 am

Iterate 11: Campaign Monitor

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Nov 25, 2011 a 12:02 am

Google Search for iPad receives big update

By Leanna Lofte, Monday, Nov 21, 2011 a 6:05 pm

The iPad version of the Google Search app received a pretty big update today. It features a revamped UI that provides feedback the moment you begin to type. After tapping a result, the page with load in a a new slide-in pane so that you can continue to scroll through results while it loads. You can also check out snapshots of pages you've visited in the new carousel view.

Check out the video of Google Search for iPad in action below.

Customize icon tapping with IconCommands [jailbreak]

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Aug 24, 2011 a 2:25 pm

IconCommands lets jailbroken iOS users customize what happens when they tap on icons. Want to set up gestures for additional taps? Don't like holding down to delete apps and want a quicker solution? Once downloaded, with IconCommands you can head over to your settings and set up all that and more.

Google tweaks iPad search experience

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Jul 29, 2011 a 7:38 pm

Google is continuing their bold new design initiative, tweaking the search experience on iPad for web results, image results, and more.

The search button located below the search box provides quick access to specific types of results like Images, Videos, Places, Shopping and more. Just tap to open the search menu and select an option to see results in one category.