Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Google search gets more personal with flight status, packages, photos, and more


Encouraged by results of its year-long "field trial," Google is bringing personalized results from Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google+ directly into Google search. Starting today, users will be able to get information about flights, reservations, and package deliveries, among other categories. The new search results, which previously required opting into a trial, are now included by default for signed-in users unless they opt out. It's part of an effort to ensure Google's results stay relevant as "smart calendars" and other personal organizer apps work to elbow traditional search out of the way.


As with Google Now cards, the expanded personal search results emphasize logistical information — particularly things you might be looking...


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via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/14/4619142/google-search-gets-more-personal-with-flight-status-packages-photos

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