Google now links you to iOS apps within Safari mobile

With Spotlight Search in iOS 9 it’s much easier to be redirected to apps you want to access, so why would you even need to use search engines to look for these things? That’s what Google is trying to fight against. The company’s hoping you still use its search engine to do as much you can, even in Apple’s iOS ecosystem. And so this time if you search for iOS apps or contents in these apps within Google search, you will be redirected to the downloaded app or to the App Store. Previously, you could only do this in Google Chrome browser or Google app. But now you can also do this within the mobile Safari app.

Source: Google Developers | Via: The Verge

Google for iOS gets GIFs in Image Search

Here’s a timewaster for you. Google updated it iOS app to let you play GIFs in Image Search. All you need to do is tap on the image and get mesmerized by the GIF of your choice. Goodbye, productivity!

If you want something on the more productive side, Google app now also shows map results when you search for an address. You can also add photos to your favorite locations while in search.

Source: The Next Web | Download: iTunes App Store (Free)

YouTube for iOS gets Material Design refresh and in-app video editing

YouTube has finally brought the Material Design look to its iOS app. It’s also helping out on-the-go vloggers with new in-app video editing tools. It’s easier to look for recommended videos, favorite channels, and subscriptions with the new design. All you need to do is swipe left or right or tap on the new simplified icons. And as mentioned, you can edit your videos on the fly before you upload it on your channel. If you just want to send out a simple video for your followers, you can now do it within the YouTube app.

Source: 9to5Mac | Download: iTunes App Store (Free)

Google Drive wants to back up your photos in iOS

Google Drive for iOS gets an update to make it easier to back up your iPhone photos. The latest update from lets you back up and share photos and videos from the iOS Photos app. You can now use Drive as an extension for the share sheet in iOS. It’s still a manual process to upload photos to Drive but it’s much easier. The update also now lets you open, edit, and save back to Google Drive using other apps.

Source: The Next Web | Download: iTunes App Store (Free)