Google has just issued another update to its Google Search app on iOS.

According to its release notes, the update contains “Location improvements & bug fixes.” Apparently, these pertain to how Google Now, which was built into the app about a month ago, handles location updates.

Shortly after its launch on iOS, Google Now was criticized by some users for its noticeable impact on battery life, presumed to be a result of its frequent location updates.

Now, Google appears to have improved its location updating protocol, which it maintains has never been a battery hog to begin with.

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