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    Google testing blue ‘instant’ AMP label in the search results

    Google tries going blue with the AMP label, testing the word "instant" over "AMP."

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    Google is testing a new way to label AMP content in the mobile search results. Instead of using a gray AMP lightning bolt icon with the AMP letters next to it, Google is testing showing a blue lightning bolt icon with the word “instant” next to it.

    This was first spotted by @Jonny_J_, however, I am personally not able to replicate it.

    Here is a screen shot from Jonny:

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    Here is what I see, which is what you probably see as well:

    Google Amp Label 1507066460

    Google is often testing different user interfaces — so this comes as no surprise.


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