Google New Feature Update: Tech Giant Testing Verified Check Marks in Search Results; Check Details

Google is testing verified checkmarks in search results to enhance user trust to identify reputable sources, similar to social media verification badges.

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New Delhi, October 5: Google is reportedly testing a new feature that will introduce verified check marks in its search results. The update is intended to help users identify trustworthy websites and sources more easily. Google is expected to enhance the credibility of search listings, improving user trust and search experience by displaying a verified badge next to certain results.

The feature is said to be currently in the testing phase, and if successful, this could be a shift in how Google search results are presented and received by users. As per a report of The Verge , Google is testing verified checkmarks in search results. The feature would work similarly to verification badges on social media platforms, which will help users to recognise reputable sources.



The experiment reflects Google’s efforts to improve the quality and reliability of information in its search results. Google for India 2024 10th Edition: Tech Giant Unveils Several Key Initiatives for Indian Market Across Various Sectors. According to multiple reports, some users are noticing blue verified checkmarks appearing next to business links in Google search results.

The feature will help users to identify reputable businesses and organisations when they search online. Google aims to enhance trust and credibility in the information presented, making it easier for users to distinguish between verified companies and others by displaying these blue checkmarks. Google has not yet made an official announcement regarding the introduction of these verified checkmarks, nor has it provided any information about when or if more users will be able to access this feature.

Molly Shaheen, a spokesperson for Google’s public affairs, has reportedly shared information about an experiment involving blue verified checkmarks in Google Search. YouTube New Feature Update: Google Likely To Soon Introduce Background Playback Feature To Let Users Listen on YouTube TV Without Watching; Check Details. The company is currently conducting a test that displays these checkmarks next to specific businesses in search results.

However, not all users are able to see these checkmarks yet because Google is still in the testing phase for this feature. The initiative appears to be related to Google's Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) feature, which was first introduced for Gmail. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 05, 2024 01:28 PM IST.

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