From the translator: some of the predictions look a bit strange, even in the original, it seems that the author does not quite clearly represent some of his own predictions.1. Google Chrome will take 10% of the browser market.
2. Google search will lose significant market share, while Live Search positions will strengthen.
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3. The Q & A service used to create help forums and support Google services will become part of Google Apps.
4. GrandCentral will become publicly available in the US, and its interface will be integrated with Gmail.
5. Google will launch a mobile browser for non-Android supported phones and smartphones.
6. The popular Google Bookmarks service will improve its functionality, hierarchical labels, the ability to share content and a more intuitive view will be added.
7. Google will bring some of the Chrome features to other browsers.
8. Google Translate will be gradually integrated with many Google services and applications.
9. Google Reader will show popular posts shared by users, and users will be able to dynamically subscribe to OPML (changes will be displayed in the list of subscriptions).
10. Google Maps Live - Google's service that will broadcast webcams from around the world will also include a tab for Google Earth, the latest maps, reviews, and edited maps of your contact list.
11. Google Contacts will become a separate application, with the possibility of advanced search and synchronization of contact data.
12. Attempts by Google to promote Chrome will change the opinion of users about Google in the direction of more and more analogies with Microsoft.
13. Many well-known Google employees, including Marissa Meyer, will leave the company.
14. Google Apps will once again become attractive with the release of the full version of App Engine.
15. Personalized display of advertising in search results for logged in users.
16. OneGoogle - a new interface that integrates all Google applications, with which the user can quickly switch between Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs without opening new tabs or losing changes made.