Google Reverted to Old Layout

yup, this is exactly the same issue. i get the same results for google image searches now.

i'm a designer as well, and do google image searches all the time. so this is a real drag.

the quick work-around was in a previous comment:

go up to top nav, to Develop>User Agent>Internet Explorer 9.0 (or choose one that displays the Google images page the way you need it, that's the one that worked for me, others used Safari for iPad).

unfortunately this will only work in the current session in the existing window or tab you have open. you'll need to do this again for each new window or session you open up.

or, use just Firefox or other browser instead of Safari.

Thanks, that work around seems to do the trick for now. Oh well, I guess Google needs to assume the evil / anti-productivity role Microsoft once held...😟

Hi. I posted a temporary solution to work around this GOOGLE problem, by going to -develop -and checking -internet explorer 9.0.- The search issues look "solved", it works like the newest version we were used to, BUT when I click on the image to go to the web page... it's not working anymore. It doesn't take me to the page source of the image. It just freezes to show a blank page. Anybody having the same problem? Search Ok, but going to pages 0! HELP!

Ok. I'm answering myself in case somebody has the same problem i just posted. I just found a solution> right click on the image and open in new window. That's the only way it's working for me, so i can access the page source.

Who else thinks Apple should just make their own search engine? Safari and an Apple made search engine together would be super powerful! Google is ripping thousands of people off. If they don't fix this, I wont have a search engine. Apple, make a search engine!!

I don't want to update the operative system and i don't want to change to another browser. I'm waiting for Apple or Google to solve this.

Same here. Google and Google images has evolved back into a stone age interface. Reminds me of dial up and aol and crap like that. As if it's not enough to have to listen to all the iPhone 6 bashing right now. I'll always use Apple, but I believe they need make a few leaps n bounds to be the cutting edge company I fell in love with. Screw Google and the rest...

This is not an immediate solution, but try going to the feedback button on the Google website way at the bottom of their page and ask them if they'd be kind enough to include a link with the basic and standard versions of their website, for the Safari browser, like they've included for all the other browsers. I'm having the same problem and absolutely detest the basic version of Google. I'm off to send them some feedback on this issue. I TRULY wish companies wouldn't fix what ain't broke! -Ella

Society Girl wrote:

Same thing happening to me. Google images reverted to old basic version in Safari. Images are working properly in Firefox and other browsers. In Firefox at the bottom of the page it has a link to "Switch to basic version" so I would think there would be a link at the bottom of the Safari page saying "switch to standard version" but there isn't. This happened without me changing any settings. Clearing cache, resetting Safari does nothing. Very frustrating!

This is not an immediate fix-it and solution, but what I would recommend is going to the bottom of Google's website page and giving them feedback and asking them to put in a link for Basic and Standard version of Google, on the Safari browser, like they have on all the other browsers. Apparently, they overlooked the Safari browser and forgot to add this link. -Ella

Some are having these problems, but not all. I've contacted persons using OS X 10.6.8, Safari 5.1.10 who report no issues on a laptop.

Safari searches on my 6.1.3 iPhone 4s DO turn violet afterwards, as expected. iPhone Safari image search appears as expected, not reverted to old style.

When I go to Gmail using Safari on my iMac and open a link, it flickers like a loose light bulb or like an old TV set that Archie Bunker would pound with his fist. This does NOT happen when I use Chrome, which is not my default browser, yet.👿

This experience is repeatable, consistent, duplicatable, not a fluke. Is Apple paying attention? It seems they have been served notice.

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I should add that I am having all the google revert experiences on my iMac OS X 10.6.8, using Safari 5.1.10. Not when using my iPhone 6.1.3.

The flicker anomaly happens when I link to Space.com, and maybe other unconfirmed sites, from Gmail when opened with Safari, but not when opened using Chrome.

OOps! I misreported something. The Macbook with the old operating system did revert. The person informed me it had not but they meant to say that Mavericks on their iMac had not. Maybe Apple's in on it. Their silence is saying something. Upgrade or else, it seems.

If no one else is going to say it I find it a real shame that Frank (Mad Frank) had his comprehensive fix deleted from this thread... and I may suffer the same fate which would be an indictment itself in practise.

From my many years work as a designer and advertising professional I hardly believe that Frank's posted fix for the many many Apple/Mac users still wanting to use OS10.5.8 (Safari 5.0.6) and OS10.6.8 (Safari 5.1.10) with the search engine in question be it by choice or financial reasons constitutes a breach of advertising due to a link as has been told my the moderators to Frank ...

From my perspective it was a valid and very needed fix that helped many when they could still see it. Frank took a great deal of time to look at this and come up with a solution for the many users that can't upgrade due to financial reasons, hardship or simply by choice. Would it matter if a user was re directed to google as they make that choice to do so?... why should this be seen as a valid and required issue to act on?

Terms and conditions are fine but how can one validate to remove anything they want on a discussion forum that is in essence a post helping people, really helping on an issue that has created some disruption for Apple Mac users as can be seen on forums all over the world. To remove the post for what ever reason (advertising infringement) because they own the site and to exercise a deletion smacks of a totalitarian aspect of governance over a discussion that was of benefit to many. How does this sit with Apple's promise to customers within Apple’s Brand Experience? Why not suggest a change/edit to Frank's post to fit in with 'requirements'... work with the customers and end users... help us... please?

"Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings." the best personal experience? come on... help me out here... make sure the experience is there to help those on Apple Mac machines that run older versions of OS and Safari by choice or necessity and that if a fix is known it is passed on...

It is sad that there are people still posting on this thread that do not know the fix Frank has created as it has been removed... they are still saying what has happened regarding the search engine in question and scrabbling about for an answer and get a negative closed door... come on... how about some empathy for those that can't upgrade as is always the suggested reply... are legacy customers not due some respect and empathy on this?... All Apple users are created equal but some are more equal than others?
I ask why should Apple not wish the fix to be known? I cannot believe this is related to an advertising aspect... if not why not invite Frank to post his fix on this thread as he did on the google boards with images etc without the links being needed then, so no breach of advertising and actually support this but with the safety caveat that Apple cannot be held responsible for this fix... complete with safety clause...?

I really find it disappointing... as a graphic designer since the early 70s and using Macs from day one as a professional designer I have lived and gone through many changes, even worked with all the third party programme developers as a beta tester and pulled my hair out at oddities and OS fixes and upgrades but always found Apple were really listening and I in turn resisted the agencies I worked for that were using PCs... now? I am not so sure as the thin end gets thinner....

It will be what it is..
Thanks Frank for your sterling efforts, for me they are very much appreciated, and the Mac world needs people like you that show some empathy and care for fellow mac users. I doff my cap.

seeing as I cannot delete my post above I will post this now! Fancy not being able to edit or delete a post after 15 minutes on reflection! Oh well...

I am pleased to see that the moderators have indicated Frank can post the complete fix that was on the google forums in this thread if he so wishes...

Once again, thanks Frank for your sterling efforts