Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google Maps released its spam fighting report efforts ...

For the original iTunes version, click here. This week we covered a new Google Search spam penalty for back button hijacking.

Websites that engage in “back button hijacking” might soon appear less prominently in Google Search results as part of a new ...

You have until June 15, 2026 to remove the back button code before Google begins to take action.

Google targets back button hijacking as a spam violation, says spam reports may trigger manual actions, and expands agentic ...

Google's new spam policy targets back button hijacking. Starting June 15th, sites that manipulate the back button will get ...

Your browser's back button should actually start working soon.

If you've ever tried to click the "back" button on your browser only to find yourself trapped in a loop or redirected to a sketchy spam page, relief is finally on the way. Google has announced that it ...

Google has introduced a new rule to combat 'back button hijacking,' a practice where websites interfere with users' ...

Google is pushing the boundaries of search once again with the global rollout of Search Live in AI Mode. Now available in more than 200 countries and territories, the feature introduces a smarter, ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Google expanded Search Live to all languages and locations where AI Mode is available. The expansion is powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash Live. Search Live lets users have voice and camera conversations ...