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Google is shutting down the mobile app for Google Shopping

Google is shutting down the mobile app for Google Shopping

April 9, 2021
Google is infamous for killing off apps and services, and it seems the search giant may have found its next victim. According to evidence found in the latest version of the Google Shopping app, Google may be preparing to sunset the mobile app. We've discovered strings and code in version 59 of the Shopping app that...
Google Shopping adds a share menu shortcut to compare prices

Google Shopping adds a share menu shortcut to compare prices

November 6, 2020
Google Shopping was not a particularly high profile element of the search experience, but that seems set to change as Version 56 of the Android app has arrived with a new feature to boost its use. Many new shopping features have landed in the app recently, but this recent update has brought us yet another...
Google Shopping adds price insights to help you get the best deals online

Google Shopping adds price insights to help you get the best deals online

October 22, 2020
Who doesn’t love a good deal? It’s why Black Friday and Prime Day are two of the most popular times to shop each year. But how do you know you’re really getting a good deal on that TV? With new price insights from Google, you’ll always have the tools to get the best deal online. Google...
[Update: Now in Search results] It’s now free for any business to list products on Google Shopping

[Update: Now in Search results] It’s now free for any business to list products on Google Shopping

June 29, 2020
While many people have probably used Google Shopping, it's one of Google's lesser-known services. On the surface, it seems like a simple aggregator for online shopping, but there's actually more going on. Previously, businesses had to pay to appear in Google Shopping. Now, the company is letting any business owner list products for free. It's critical...
Google Shopping tests a Google Lens shortcut and prepares for AR item previews and dark mode

Google Shopping tests a Google Lens shortcut and prepares for AR item previews and dark mode

June 19, 2020
Google Play Services for AR (formerly known as ARCore) is the company's platform for augmented reality experiences. There are a lot of fun things you can do with AR, but one of the most practical uses is seeing objects in your physical space. Google Shopping may be preparing such a feature along with a dark...
Google Shopping is integrating 20,000 new local business listings and adding support for 9 Indian languages

Google Shopping is integrating 20,000 new local business listings and adding support for 9 Indian languages

November 27, 2019
Late last year, Google announced the launch of Google Shopping in India. The new feature was designed to showcase deals and offers from various retailers on products across various categories. Google recently redesigned the personalized shopping experience, introduced a new price tracking tool, added a local search filter, and a new Buy on Google option....
Google Shopping and Google Lens updated with features that will make your shopping easier

Google Shopping and Google Lens updated with features that will make your shopping easier

October 3, 2019
Shopping forms an integral part of our everyday lives, whether our wallet likes it or not. While spending money is the easy part, spending money wisely is where it gets tricky, especially if you rely on the Internet for your shopping needs. As Google itself puts it, the web is a seemingly endless source of...
Google Shopping launches in India with a new home page, a progressive web app and a new tab in Google Search

Google Shopping launches in India with a new home page, a progressive web app and a new tab in Google Search

December 13, 2018
Google has announced the official launch of Google Shopping in India. The search experience through Google Shopping is designed to showcase offers from various retailers on products across various categories in an easy-to-access manner. India has the second largest population in the world, of which only 400 Million of Indians are online yet. Just one-third of...
Google announces partnership with Chinese retailer JD.com

Google announces partnership with Chinese retailer JD.com

June 18, 2018
Google has been putting a lot of effort into getting their foot in the door in China and it seems to be slow progress for them. Last year, the company launched a dedicated artificial intelligence center within the country and shortly afterward they increased the number of engineers in its China-based hardware team from 20...
Report: Google Proposes to Display Rival Shopping Comparison Sites via Auction

Report: Google Proposes to Display Rival Shopping Comparison Sites via Auction

September 18, 2017
After a long investigation and multiple reports, The European Commission claimed Google was abusing their market dominance as a search engine to promote their Google Shopping service. This led to the EU saying Google needed to pay the biggest antitrust fine they have ever issued out ($2.7 billion). While this case plays out, the company...