Daily Search Forum Recap: August 6, 2018

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.

Search Engine Roundtable Stories:

Google Core Algorithm Update Roll Out Slowing Down
The big core Google search algorithm update seems to start slowing down. The rollout might be ending soon, now after a 5 or so day rollout. Now that things are settling down, it might be a good time to see how you were impacted.
Was There A Google Local Maps Algorithm Update Too?
Last Wednesday there was a big confirmed Google core web search algorithm update but some SEOs are saying there was also a local search algorithm update. Here is some new data around that.
Beta Test The Google Ads Mobile App
Want to play with the beta version of the Google Ads mobile app for iOS or Android? You can sign up to participate in the beta now.
Bing Hotel Search, Home Repair Search & Deal Search Gets A Boost
Check out some of the new Bing search features around hotel search results, finding costs around home repair and finding good deals online. Bing really dug deep to make these search results useful.
Google: AdSense Fluctuations Not Related To Google Search Update
Google said any AdSense reporting fluctuations are not directly associated with that Google core search algorithm update. Google said "they have nothing to do with each other."
Google Yellow Submarine Sleep Pod
Here is a photo from the Google Zurich office showing off one of the areas Googlers can take a nap. It looks like a life size toy submarine with a bed inside of it. It was shared by Clary on Instagra