Google adds user’s TV and movie ratings to Search

If you use Google Search on a desktop browser and you input a particular movie or TV show, Google seems to have integrated users’s ratings into the mix. It’s not showing up for us yet but as Android Police reports it seems to be showing up for some users on the web browser version (it doesn’t seem to be up on mobile either at the moment). Now, there’s thumbs up and thumbs down icon (which can reflect your own verdict) that shows up before the IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes ratings. You can also see a cumulative rating from Google users about the particular show or movie. We’re kind of hoping Google incentivizes users to “like” or “dislike” movies and TV shows so the system can suggest things you might want to watch.

Google Search lets you convert RGB and hex color values

There are a lot of things you can do with Google Search. But did you know it can convert RGB and hex color values, too? This option will be particularly useful for designers who do web design and other graphic design work. Simply type in RGB to hex for the color picker tool to show up. You can either input the exact hex or RGB value to convert or just drag the small circle around the palette. If you select the “Show Color Values” at the bottom, that will show information such as HSV, HSL, and CMYK conversions. Quite a nifty addition we have to say.

Source: CNET

Play solitaire and tic-tac-toe in Google Search

Just in case you didn’t have enough distractions on the internet, Google goes ahead and hides more Easter eggs into its search engine. The web browser now has solitaire and tic-tac-toe embedded into it. If you type in either words into the search bar—while you’re on your PC, doesn’t work on mobile—the game will boot up there and just let you play right from the search results.

Aside from that you can also decide things with an automated coin flip, simply type “flip a coin” or “coin flip.” You can even search for what sounds a number of animals make. You can start it off by asking “What does a cat sound like?”

Source: The Verge

Google app on iOS now faster than ever

Google’s giving its iOS users more reason to continue using its app—it’s now faster than ever, which the company says will help you save time. And while the speed difference might not be noticeable, Google says it’s there. Google promises these improvements save all iOS app users a combined 6.5 million hours this year. The Google app for iOS also now supports Accelerated Mobile Pages, which are news articles from different publications that are optimized to load instantly (think Facebook’s Instant Articles). You’d see the word AMP and a lightning bolt for articles that support this feature. You’ll see them when you’re in the Top Stories section. Aside from that, sports fans will now be able to watch highlights from your favorite teams right from Google Now cards. Just tap the sports highlight card and you’re good to go.

Source: Google Search blog