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Google Project Will Speed Up Mobile Page Load Times

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Slow-loading Webpages? Ain't nobody got time for that!

Fortunately, Google has a solution. The Web giant on Wednesday introduced a new initiative called Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP), which aims to "dramatically improve" Webpage load times on your smartphone and tablet.

"We want webpages with rich content like video, animations and graphics to work alongside smart ads, and to load instantaneously," David Besbris, vice president of engineering for Google search, wrote in a blog post. "We also want the same code to work across multiple platforms and devices so that content can appear everywhere in an instant — no matter what type of phone, tablet or mobile device you're using."

So, Google is working with publishers and technology companies around the world to make it happen. The project relies on a new open framework called AMP HTML, which was built entirely out of existing Web technologies and allows website owners to build more lightweight Webpages.

Nearly 30 publishers from around the world and a number of big tech companies have already agreed to roll out AMP HTML pages, Google said. That includes The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Twitter, Pinterest, WordPress, Chartbeat, Parse.ly, Adobe Analytics, and LinkedIn.

To give you a sense of how fast the mobile web can be with AMP HTML, Google set up a demo on its Search page: Just head over to g.co/ampdemo on your mobile device to check it out. The company plans to integrate AMP HTML into Google News and other services over time.

"We hope the open nature of Accelerated Mobile Pages will protect the free flow of information by ensuring the mobile web works better and faster for everyone, everywhere," Besbris wrote.

For more info on the project, head over to Google's new AMP page.

Meanwhile, the effort comes after Facebook earlier this week announced a similar initiative to ensure people can scroll through their News Feed without lags. The social network will prioritize content based on your connection, so those perusing the service on 4G LTE will see everything, while people on slower connections might only see status updates and links rather than data-heavy videos.

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Angela Moscaritolo

Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

My Experience

I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. 

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Technology I Use

My little Florida beach bungalow is brimming with smart home tech. I have a smart speaker or display in every room, allowing me to control other connected devices by voice. The Nest Hub on my bedside table lets me set wake-up alarms, control my smart light bulbs, and set the temperature on my smart thermostat. I use the Amazon Echo Show 8 on my kitchen counter to browse recipes, reorder protein powder, check the weather, and watch the news while I do dishes. 

Because I suffer from allergies, air purifiers are essential. My favorite model is the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07, which doubles as a fan and continuously sends indoor pollution data to its companion mobile app. 

My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth. 

For fitness, I like to mix up my routine with cycling, indoor rowing, running, and strength training in addition to yoga. I take classes on the Tonal 2 smart strength training machine, I row indoors on an Aviron machine, and track my beach runs with an Apple Watch while listening to music on my Apple AirPods Pro. On the weekends, I love riding e-bikes like the rugged, beach-friendly Aventon Aventure for fun and fitness.

My job involves a lot of virtual meetings, so a quality webcam, microphone, and ring light are important. I use the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam, the Elgato Wave: 3 microphone, and a Yesker tripod ring light. 

As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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