Has anyone else noticed the new search results layout on Google? Go ahead, search for something and have a look-see for yourself:



The whole left side of the page is now taken up by a column with links to the other search services, such as image search, group search, etc.  These links used to sit in a much more real-estate friendly location above the search bar.  Here's a screenshot of how it used to look (from the Google help page):


I know it's not a super big difference, but it does seem like a waste of screen space and, more importantly, it's unfamiliar.  Google, what are you guys up to?  Did you run out of space above the search bar for all the cool new search features you'll be releasing soon?

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