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Google Introduces Continuous Scrolling for Mobile
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By Lawrence Bonk Lawrence Bonk News Reporter Florida State University Lawrence Bonk is a tech news reporter for Lifewire, specializing in gaming, AI, VR, and consumer tech, including iOS, macOS, wearables, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on October 15, 2021 01:08PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Since the beginning of mobile search engines, opening a Google query on your phone has led to just one page of results, but those days are about to end. Google is rolling out continuous scrolling for mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, according to a company blog post. The update will work for both standard web searches and on Google’s dedicated smartphone app across both major smartphone platforms—Android and iOS. Arkan Perdana Here's how it works. Opening a Google search brings up a page of results, as usual, but instead of a "see more" prompt at the bottom of the page, new results will keep loading as you scroll down. You simply can keep scrolling until you find a website you want to visit. This feature should be a boon for users who are looking for more open-ended search results. "Most people who want additional information tend to browse up to four pages of search results," wrote company product manager Niru Anand. "With this update, people can now seamlessly do this, browsing through many different results, before needing to click the 'see more' button." Continuous scrolling brings Google search in line with modern "feed-style" smartphone apps, like TikTok and Instagram. With this update, people can now seamlessly [scroll], browsing through many different results, before needing to click the 'see more' button. The continuous scrolling feature is available Friday for some users, and "gradually" will roll out to everyone else in the coming days. For now, this update is only for United States residents. This move follows a redesign launched earlier this year, bringing larger text, edge-to-edge search results, and other quality-of-life improvements. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire What Is the Google Chrome Browser? How to Search an Image on Google Search Engines: What They Are & How They Work Instructions on How to Make a Google Profile How to Use Google Reverse Image Search How to Find Out Who Owns an 800 Number The 7 Best Mobile Search Engines How to Keep Kids From Seeing Adult Sites How to Limit a Google Search to a Specific Domain How to Change Your Homepage in Safari How to Find WhatsApp Group Links Without An Invite How to Turn On Dark Mode on Google Search How to Turn SafeSearch Off 10 Best Web Search Tricks Everyone Should Know What Is Bing and How to Use It How to Update Chromecast Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies