Trends around Google Desktop Search

There is current information from Google: In a blog post, they announced that there are now more search queries from mobile devices than from desktop PCs. In ten countries, including the United States and Japan, a majority of users access the search engine with their smartphones. In response, Google is introducing new advertising formats, among other things, which are even better adapted to mobile devices.

Mobile Usage is Becoming Increasingly Important

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This measure further underscores the importance of mobile usage: Since April, Google has been penalizing pages without mobile optimization by assigning them a lower ranking in the Google index. As an increasing number of users are using mobile devices to access the internet, our algorithms must adapt to these usage habits, writes the Google Webmaster Blog.

Recently, emojis are also being displayed . On mobile devices, these small ideograms have been visible since 2012; the display in desktop search results was only introduced in April of this year – this new feature also supports the mobile trend.

Android Users Benefit from Additional Features

Users of mobile devices running Android software can now use Google Desktop Search to send directions directly to their smartphone or tablet, set an alarm, or create a note. To do so, simply enter the corresponding keywords, after which a control panel appears below the search bar where you can make your desired settings.

When searching for directions to an address, you can send them directly to the Google Maps app on your smartphone, which then opens automatically. If you instruct Google to create a note, a text field opens with a dropdown menu allowing you to select the corresponding device. Once the note is sent, a notification appears on the smartphone or tablet, from which you can either copy the text or save it directly as a note. Similarly, after creating an alarm, a notification appears on the respective device’s display, informing the user about the updated setting.

Google Desktop Search Finds Your Lost Smartphone

For those who find these extra options unhelpful because they can no longer locate their smartphone, there is another feature to look forward to: Entering a request into Google Desktop Search to find your phone will cause it to start ringing – if it is further away, a map will open marking its location. To use this practical feature, you must be using the latest version of the Google app and be logged in with your own Google account.