Published 16:12 IST, September 18th 2019
Google now allows users to search for 'key moments' inside a video
Google has announced a new feature that helps users find a particular section of the video through Search. Meaning, users need not watch the entire video.
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Jumping to specific, relevant sections of video on Google has become really simple. Google has anunced a new feature that helps users find a particular section of video through Search. Meaning, users need t watch entire video only to watch a specific part of video y were looking for. Google rolled out a new update to Search. It could be helpful, mainly when you search for long videos like a documentary, events or speeches.
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How it works
This will likely be more helpful when users are searching for How-to videos that involve multiple steps. Google Search will provide links to key moments within video. Search section links are based on timestamps provided by content creators. If YouTubers and content creators want to benefit from this new update, y need to d relevant timestamps to ir videos. This feature will also be helpful for those users who use screen reers.
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"You can find key moments within videos and get to information you’re looking for faster, with help from content creators," said Prashant Baheti, Product Manr, Search.
se links to key moments will appear in Search in English for YouTube videos. However, content creators have to provide timestamp information in video description. This way, company wants to help content creators make ir videos more searchable on Google. YouTubers and content creators worldwide can soon start providing timestamps on ir videos so that users can find relevant sections on Google search.
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"We look forward to more creators opting this helpful new feature," Baheti ded.
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Recently at IFA 2019, Google showcased a whole new line-up of products supporting its virtual assistant. In dition to set of existing products, Google also brought Assistant to some new speakers, hephones, TVs, smart home appliances, among or devices, including phones. Google appears to be focusing primarily on IoT-enabled home devices.
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15:45 IST, September 18th 2019