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Here's an interesting question, how much have load times changed since the introduction of these bars (I know they've been present for a while) including this n

Here's an interesting question, how much have load times changed since the introduction of these bars (I know they've been present for a while) including this new iteration? Wasn't it always one of the major points of concern for Google to provide users with the quickest possible experience ? If I recall they used to have it down to a science. I don't think such changes can be noticed by the human brain but one would think it has risen and it would be interesting to know if it makes a difference and if they've abandoned that thought process in favour of the social sphere.

ianstormtaylor 15y ago
It might have, but it doesn't really matter because page load times were never the end goal anyways—engagement was. More people searched, emailed, whatever with faster page loads. Now more people will see and use all of the things Google has to offer. Cross-pollination. Their services have been silo'ed for too long. I'm sure this is the kind of advice Steve Jobs gave Sergey Brin a couple months ago.
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