Google is rethinking how it shows favicons on desktop search

Google is responding to a crescendo of criticism. What you need to know Google tested a more colorful design for desktop Search, inspired by a similar mobile UI. The new design was criticized for the use of favicons which dulled the distinction between ads and content. Google has now stripped favicons from the design in response and plans to iterate on the UI a little more. Last week, Google started rolling out a new, more colorful Search interface for desktop users. The firm billed it as a way ...