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Finding just the right animated GIF will now become a whole lot easier, thanks to a new filter that Google is adding to its Image Search. When searching for an animated GIF, all you have to do is click on “Search Tools,” and then click on “Any Type” which will bring up a drop down menu, from where you’ll then select “Animated” to only show animated GIFs in the results.

Google says they’re rolling out the new feature today, although it doesn’t appear to be available to all users just yet, so if you don’t see the new filter option, be patient for a little while. The new filter not only shows just animated GIFs, but it allows users to preview the animated GIFs directly from the results page.

Animated GIFs have already been included in Google Image Search results, but searchers haven’t been able to search for them specifically until now, and users were never able to preview them in action from the results page, so the new filter should definitely make it easier to search for that animated GIF you’ve been looking for.

However, one other new filter that was also added allows you to narrow your results down to only transparent images. You can do this by clicking on “Search Tools” and then heading to “Any Color.” From the drop-down menu, select “Transparent” to view only images that have a transparent background.

Google adding animated GIF filter to Image Search is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The HTC One is not available for the general public just yet, however that has not stopped some Zoe collages from appearing on the Zoe Share website. There doesn’t seem to be an overwhelming amount of the videos available at the moment, however there are enough so you can begin to get a good look at exactly what these will be. After all, sometimes things just make a bit more sense when you can see them as opposed to read about them.

That being said, lets first briefly explain the Zoe. These are essentially a mix of video and still images. You can create a Zoe (using an HTC One) by hitting the icon for the Zoe Mode. Once here you tap the on-screen button and the phone sets about capturing some HD video and still frame images and then packages it all together in a Zoe, which is 30-seconds in length. Below is a video from the HTC One launch event that goes a bit further into detail on the Zoe.

The big thing we have heard since is that this all sounds a bit gimmicky. Well, to that we say plenty of things can have that appearance in the beginning. The one thing that may keep the Zoe clips from being super popular is the fact that they can only be created but those with an HTC One. That bit alone may keep these in the gimmick category but as always, we will have to see how this plays out once the handset is readily available.

Anyway, back to the Zoe clips that are beginning to surface. So far there have been a handful discovered by way of some social media searches. You can check them out by surfing to the following three links; Zoe (1), Zoe (2) and Zoe (3). So how about it, any thoughts on the Zoe? Do you think these will be the next big thing, or the next big flop?

[via Android and Me]

HTC’s Zoe Share site comes to life is written by Robert Nelson & originally posted on SlashGear.
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On January 23, we reported that Google would be rolling out an updated image search in the near future, promising faster browsing and less clicks. That time has come, with users getting an inline panel containing the image they clicked, as well as its relevant meta data. Check out the details after the jump, then head over to Image Search for a hands-on look at the new features.

The inline panel shows the selected image, as well as its associated meta data, including the domain of the website it is found on and its resolution. Below the meta data are three clickable options: “Visit page,” “View original image,” and “Image details.” According to Google, the updated Image Search provides a total of four clickable links.

Viewing the original image takes the browser directly to the image’s URL, while visiting its page takes you to the Web page where the image is located. The iframe previously utilized in Image Search has been eliminated, speeding things up and reducing the load on the image host’s servers. Image results can easily be navigated using the keyboard.

Says Google, the testing it performed on the change demonstrated a higher click-through rate for the websites that host the images. The changes are said to be the result of feedback from both general users and from webmasters, solving some common complaints while improving the overall service. What do you think of the new update? Let us know in the comments!

Google rolls out updated image search, offers inline information is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Page and Co. have just unveiled a new look for Google Images that places a premium on metadata visibility, speed and slick looks. After gathering feedback from both users and webmasters, Google redesigned its image search to feature relevant information right next to images and speed load times by no longer loading source pages behind selected graphics. Mountain View also designed the new layout with keyboard surfing in mind, to boot. The new UI isn’t available across the board quite yet, but the search titan says folks will start to see the refreshed UI in the next few days.

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