Google iOS app gets new local search filters, more AMP support & Gboard access

By Amy Gesenhues

Published: February 17, 2017 at 9:00 am

Google rolled out the latest version of its app for iOS yesterday, with new local search filters, more AMP support and Gboard access.

With the new version 23.0, Google has added more local search filters like “Top Rated” and “Open Now” to the app, and the the ability to turn on Gboard within the app — the Google keyboard designed first for iOS devices and then Android, that makes it possible to search and send information, GIFs and emojis.

Google is also adding more support for AMP (accelerated mobile pages) to the app.

From the update announcement on iTunes: “More webpages will now load instantly. Just look out for a lightning bolt and ‘AMP’ on search results and enjoy blazing fast webpage loading.”

Explore more on

Accelerated Mobile Pages Android App Store Gboard GIF Google IOS ITunes Mobile app Search engine optimization

Add Search Engine Land as a preferred source on Google

Editorial disclosure

Contributing authors are chosen for their expertise and work under the oversight of the editorial staff. Search Engine Land is owned by Semrush. The contributor was not asked to mention Semrush; the opinions expressed are their own.

About the author

Amy Gesenhues

Amy Gesenhues was a senior editor for Third Door Media, covering the latest news and updates for Search Engine Land, MarTech and MarTech Today. From 2009 to 2012, she was an award-winning syndicated columnist for a number of daily newspapers from New York to Texas. With more than ten years of marketing management experience, she has contributed to a variety of traditional and online publications, including MarketingProfs, SoftwareCEO, and Sales and Marketing Management Magazine. Read more of Amy's articles.