Google testing new feature that turns the Search app into Reddit
According to the tweet from McDonough, the Google Discussions UI appears when Google Search users in the US search for a 'team vs team' query related to a sporting event. Some examples that we've seen showed comments related to the hotly contested New York Knicks-Boston Celtics NBA Eastern Division semi-final match up. Before the comments start appearing, Google updates you on the status of the series, including scores, a schedule of upcoming games, and the discussion tab where comments can be posted.
Discuss the Knicks-Celtics series on Google Search. | Image credit-PhoneArena
Users will use their Google accounts to post their two cents' worth, and posts will show the name of the user and his/her portrait photo. Obviously, the content is limited right now to sports-related comments. Users can choose to view all comments or Top comments. Tapping on a user's personal information will direct you to that person's personal profile where you can read all of the posts posted by that user. If the Google Search discussion forum sounds and looks just like Reddit (albeit limited to sports for now), this is exactly what Google is apparently aiming for. I was able to find the Discussions section when I searched for Knicks vs. Celtics on Google Search using my iPhone 15 Pro Max. On the other hand, I couldn't find any Discussion forum related to a series I'm more emotionally invested in, the Florida Panthers vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Eastern Division second round battle.
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