From seeking the results for last night's cricket match or locating a late- night ‘dhaba’ nearby, to discovering a host of weekend getaways; the results of ‘How to’, ‘What is’ and ‘Where is’ have all been possible with Google Search. Let’s look a little deeper, and check out the many Search features and capabilities that many might not be aware of.
1. Access the world’s content in the language you love:
Everyone loves to be able to find or read content in their own language. The multiple language options within Search will make it easy to get quality results and translations of everything, from song lyrics to news articles to cricket discussions. Simply pick your native language from one of the nine Indian languages at the bottom of the Google Search home page.
2. Type less, talk more: Typing on your phone can be slow and cumbersome (and you might walk into a street pole!). So, avoid that fiddle with a tiny keyboard and simply talk to your phone to search for anything across the globe. For instance, if you’re on the road to Kolkata looking for North Indian food, you can just ask for “tandoori cuisine” and choose among the wide range of restaurants near you. Tap the microphone icon to the right of the search field and speak your query!
3. Search with an image:
On your computer, upload your own photo to Google Images to find the same or similar photos on the web. You can also learn about the origin and other details about the photo. Click on the camera icon in Google Images to make the most of it.
4. Build your career better; find your next job: Yes you heard that right! We make it easier and quicker for job seekers to find relevant employment opportunities from many popular job listing websites, online classifieds, and companies. You can also save jobs, set up alerts, map your potential commute, and click through to apply. Search for [jobs near me] or [retail jobs] to explore jobs from across the web.
5. Make shopping easier:
Shopping can be a whole lot easier as Search helps you find the best deals, product details, price comparisons across stores, reviews, and more. You will see a visual experience of where the product is available, along with prices across outlets, reviews and more. You can also access this shopping experience by going to shopping.google.com. From the Google Search home page, tap the ‘Shopping’ tab, then type in the name of a product [the mobile phone you’ve been eyeing]
6. Learn more about your health with ‘Symptom Search’: When searching for common health conditions, like influenza or a sprained ankle, you’ll find relevant medical facts in the Search knowledge panel. We’ll show you typical symptoms, treatments, and other details all from reliable sources and vetted by doctors. Feed in your health query in the Search bar and refer to the knowledge panel on your right.
7. Easy access to exam information:
When you search for an exam [Eg: GATE], you will see important information such as test dates right within Search. You will also find links to register for the exams, as well as the official test site and other key links. In many cases you will also be able to view exam results directly in Google Search. Rely on Google Search bar to get easy access to exam related information.
8. Get easier access to finance information: Keep in the know about the latest market news, performance information about stocks and in-depth insights about companies with Google Finance tab. For instance, try searching for ‘NIFTY’, and you’ll get a complete market analysis and recommendations on other stocks to follow based on your interests. On your Google Search homepage, click the ‘Finance’ tab from ‘More’ and browse your interest
9. Bring out the chef in you:
If you’re looking for a recipe in a pinch, just search on mobile for whatever you’re craving (say, butter chicken) and you’ll see a carousel of tappable suggestions to make sure you catch the best recipe to suit your taste buds and kitchen skills. Enter Google’s world of recipes from a wide variety of sources with easy-to-read step-by-step instructions.
10. Quick access to appointments, flights, and more: Search can help you (and only you!) find information about your upcoming plans; flights, hotel, booking reservations, if you’re logged into your Google account. “My trips” or “My appointments” will show you relevant results about your upcoming schedule from Gmail and Google Calendar.
As we look forward to consistently evolve your Search experience, these tips will make it easier than ever to stay in the know about exactly the things you care about and see more content to inform, inspire, and entertaining self. You’ll spend less time and energy trying to keep up with your interests and more time enjoying and cultivating them.
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