A new application will eventually emerge that integrates various functionalities, similar to how Google Maps and Chrome evolved from search.

Google's original search algorithm struggled to scale as the web grew, leading to a period where users received stale search results. This crisis prompted the development of MapReduce, a system for parallelizing web crawling and indexing.

The early days of Google involved a lot of experimentation with advertising strategies, including self-service ads, which were initially a prototype.

We needed to develop new capabilities to compete effectively in the mobile and search markets, but we didn't realize how different those businesses would be. The true competitor for Microsoft in mobile was Android, not Apple, as Android monetized through advertising and offered free services, while Microsoft relied on licensing revenue.

During the web era from 2000 to 2009, the browser served as a neutral platform, allowing app developers to thrive without needing to install desktop software.

When Google launched, it was a fundamentally better web search product, and those who adopted it early were more productive.

The initial hype around mobile apps was similar to the current AI hype, but high-quality apps that genuinely improved user retention proved their value.

Google started as a research project at Stanford called Backrub, and when Larry Page and Sergey Brin tried to sell it to big internet companies, they were rejected because no one thought search was important.

We're developing a mobile app to enhance user experience with live listings and location-based searches for discounted food.