The last update was Google Penguin, which is an algorithm to help enhance the value of its search query results for users
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I think the google's latest algorithm updates was Phantom 2 but google acknowledge it as a 'Quality Update'
The latest Google algorithm is Panda 4.2 announced at 18 July 2015. He is slow roll out taking one month to complete roll out.
What i have found interesting about new updates are: - (big)brands impact in SERP - strong 301 undervaluation - automatic filter for new domains that contains outgoing links in every single post - increased efficiency of links with the picture - links nofollow empowerment - automatically detected SPIN content
Well, there is no way to improve something endless. Some things will never change, like automatically web ratings. Since you know that it's only a matter of technique to oversmart search engines.
Even Google cannot tell you about new algorithm. Panda 4.2 is not a new algorithm. It is an update of the old Panda algorithm.
Google changes it's algorithm daily, sometimes more than once per day. We only hear about the major algorithm changes, when they make a significant change to SEO methods and techniques.
hello friends, there are three type of Google algorithm 1. Panda 4.2 version 2. Penguin 3. Hummingbird