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Google Instant Mobile Searches That Make Sense

Google Instant is rolling out to iPhones and Androids. But why use Google.com mobile instead of your built-in search? Because it’s really helpful for a few different quick look-ups.


November 5, 2010
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Google Instant Hits Android And iPhones In US

Several Android phones started showing Google Instant early, but Google’s made the addition official, writing on its blog that a beta version has hit (or is hitting) “most iPhone and Android devices in the US”. Basically, that’s Androids running Froyo, and iOS 4 devices.


October 26, 2010
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Google Instant Search Trickles Out To Android Phones

If you’ve got a Droid, Droid X or Incredible, looks like you may have already been hooked up with the beta version of Google Instant for mobile, according to Droid Life.


September 28, 2010
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The Definitive List Of Words Google Thinks Are Naughty

The new Google Instant tries to guess what you’re searching for while you type. But not if it thinks your search is dirty. Some enterprising people have compiled an exhaustive list of words and phrases Google Instant won’t auto-search for.


September 13, 2010
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Did You Know Google Instant Can Be Switched Off?

Every day I see tweets from people who’re sick of Google Instant. I don’t mind it personally, but after reading Charlie Brooker’s hilarious column in today’s Guardian about it, perhaps it’s time word got out about the kill switch. [Preferences]


September 10, 2010
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How Google Instant Could Reinvent Channel Flipping

Google’s new Instant search autoloads search results as you type. I’m sceptical that it’ll save 50 kajillion man-hours once you add up all the milliseconds saved. Its real-use cases are still on the way: local, mobile and video search.


September 9, 2010
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Google Instant Music Videos Will Keep Us Entertained For Now

Welcome to the new meme, courtesy of Google Instant. After Google’s official Bob Dylan video, ad agency Whirled had a go at Tom Lehrer’s “The Elements” with great success.


How Do You Feel About Google Instant?

Today we got Google Instant, a fairly radical overhaul of Big G’s homepage that delivers predictive search results as you type. That’s crazy! But do you think it’s crazy cool or crazy stupid?


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What Is Google Instant?

Google’s just announced Google Instant! They say it’s going to transform search forever – making it faster, better, stronger. But what is it, exactly?


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Google Instant Streaming Search Results Eliminate the Search Button

The Google streaming search results are here. Already leaked and seen in the wild by users, the new Google search updates on the fly, as you type, without you having to hit the search button when you’re done. They call it Google Instant.