Google has expanded its AI Overviews in Search to over 100 countries and now supports multiple languages, allowing more than a billion users to access search insights in their preferred language. This update aims to enhance search experiences globally, and businesses should monitor its impact on their search performance as these AI-driven features evolve.

Google has updated their UI for reviews by adding an edit and delete button next you reviews made to a GBP listing.

In the first major update since July, Google has added new selectable business categories for several businesses

Microsoft has expanded Bing's generative search for queries detailed search queries. Users in the United States can try searching “Bing generative search.” This AI-driven feature combines Bing results with advanced language models for tailored answers, with Deep Search gradually rolling out in beta to improve search accuracy.

In an early access to OpenAI's SearchGPT, users were able to see firsthand how quickly the landscape is changing away from 10 blue links

From August 15, 2024, to September 3, 2024, Google worked on its core update, which changed ranking movement and search results

Google has unvieled the local pack, offering a new local results box for searching.

Google is testing the "see also" carousel on Google Business Profiles.

Google seems to be testing a new option for the Book Online call to action option that does not use an online booking service but rather lets you call the business directly.

Google is testing a new video format for its search results in the mobile search results. The tests shows a video search result snippets with smaller video thumbnails in the results.

Google has added new fields and options to the Google Business Profiles verification status tool.

Just as chat is being removed from Google Business Profiles, users have seen tests for native SMS and WhatApp support for listings.

July 31, 2024, Google will shut down call history and chat. Make sure to download your chat and call history before the end of July.

The AI Overviews gives answers to queries using generative AI technology powered by Google Gemini.

Google can now show the owner of a business in the local Knowledge panel search results.

Google Search appears to be testing showing only local listings from Google Business Profiles for many "near me" types of queries.

Multiple users in the EU have reported their frustrations while trying to use Google Maps post Digital Markets Act

Google has officially rolled out new shopping and maps features that leverage AI tools

Google has issued a correction stating that Web Stories are still visible in image search results

Some Google searchers can now "heart" local reviews within Google Search and Maps Local listings