Google removing the search button on their homepage is another step towards trying to turn the internet back into TV

2 months ago by schmorp to c/showerthoughts

You will watch what we decide and you will like it

Edit: https://slrpnk.net/post/41353849

dan1101 5 points 2 months ago

I see it in the USA.

I quit Google search and I wouldn't normally type a search on the google.com homepage anyway.

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anon6789 4 points 2 months ago

A lot of buttons, but no search in US.

It still does a basic search if I just hit enter. I search from the address bar, so no idea how long it's been this way.

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ICastFist 4 points 2 months ago

Uh, the search button is still there on their homepage? Maybe it's a test in specific countries?

Pesquisa Google = Google search

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albbi 3 points 2 months ago

No search button here in Canada.

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plantfanatic 1 point 2 months ago

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raman_klogius 4 points 2 months ago

Hmm... if only there's literally any other search providers in existence...

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SchmidtGenetics 2 points 2 months ago

Source it’s being removed?

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CapuccinoCoretto 2 points 2 months ago

I haven't touched google in years. They won't be missed.

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Zephorah 1 point 2 months ago

I hadn’t noticed.

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schipelblorp 1 point 2 months ago

Looks like it only applies to Android phones and only the Google app search page (who uses that?) and though it looks like an AI button it (also?) returns search results.

https://www.androidauthority.com/...

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FreshParsnip 1 point 2 months ago

That would completely defeat the purpose of Google

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