In its announcement of a new interface for the iPhone, Google made a point of saying that its "overall goal" is to provide users with access to information via applications that are "device-independent." The latest incarnation of that strategy in the Google interface for the iPhone could provide an indication of Google's gIn its never-ending quest for platforms, Google has turned its attention to Apple's iPhone. On Wednesday, the search giant announced an iPhone version of its home page, and its approach might point the way to how it sees mobile applications working in a new, open environment.
When an iPhone visitor goes to google.com via the iPhone's Safari browser, the device type is detected and the user is automatically redirected to a home page that has been optimized for the popular smartphone.
It provides quick access to find and switch between Gmail, Calendar, and Reader, along with autocomplete options if the user types in the search box. If a user wants to go back to the old home page interface, a link will make that happen. oals for future mobile devices.
When an iPhone visitor goes to google.com via the iPhone's Safari browser, the device type is detected and the user is automatically redirected to a home page that has been optimized for the popular smartphone.
It provides quick access to find and switch between Gmail, Calendar, and Reader, along with autocomplete options if the user types in the search box. If a user wants to go back to the old home page interface, a link will make that happen. oals for future mobile devices.