Google on Wednesday began streaming content from certain mobile apps in its search results, with no download required. The company is working initially with nine partners, including Weather, Chimani, My Horoscope, New York Subway and Hotel Tonight.
Technology Google acquired when it purchased Agawi lets it stream virtual versions of mobile apps. Devs who want their app content streamed in response to search results have to implement Google’s app-indexing API. Apps no longer need to have related websites.
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Posted by: Richard Adhikari November 19, 2015 07:00 AMGoogle on Wednesday began streaming content from certain mobile apps in its search results, with no download required. The company is working initially with nine partners, including Weather, Chimani, My Horoscope, New York Subway and Hotel Tonight.
Technology Google acquired when it purchased Agawi lets it stream virtual versions of mobile apps. Devs who want their app content streamed in response to search results have to implement Google’s app-indexing API. Apps no longer need to have related websites.