Google has announced the introduction of new features, “Perspectives” and “About this author,” on its search platform. In addition, the tech giant is expanding its existing tool, “About this result.”
The new “Perspectives” feature will appear below Top Stories as a carousel and showcase insights from journalists, experts, and other relevant voices on the searched topic.
This feature aims to provide users with various opinions to enhance their understanding of the subject matter. The carousel will be available soon in English in the United States, accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.
Another feature being introduced is “About this author,” which allows users to quickly access information about the authors behind the content they are reading. Users will be able to find more information about the authors’ backgrounds, which Google surfaces on search results.
This feature will be available in English globally on search results and in the “Perspectives” carousel in the US in English.
The “About this author” feature expands on Google’s existing “About this result” feature, first launched in English in 2021.
Google has announced that it will be launching the “About this result” feature globally in the coming days, in all languages where Search is available.
Users will be able to access information about the source of the information and how Google’s system determined it would be useful for their search query by tapping the three dots next to most search results.
The Tech Giant is also introducing a new feature to make it even easier for users to access the “About this page” function.
Upon clicking on the three dots located next to a search result, users can learn more information about the source and topic of a particular page.
Google has made this information even more accessible. For instance, if a user is searching for a brand consulting agency, they can type in the website’s URL, and information from the “About this page” feature will appear at the top of the search results.
Users can quickly assess how the brand describes itself, read what others have said about it, and view any recent coverage. The feature is now available globally in English.
In today’s digital era, Google’s commitment to providing individuals with the means to evaluate and comprehend search results is crucial. Through enhancements such as improved and more extensive functionalities like “About this result,” “Perspectives,” and “About this author,” users can make more informed decisions about the online content they consume.
