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Google Adds Location-Aware Searches to Windows Mobile

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posted Sep 11, 2008, 2:28 PM   by Eric M. Zeman

Today Google made its location-aware search function available to a wide range of Windows Mobile devices. The technology requires the Google Gears software to be installed on the handset. Using Gears and cell tower ID information, you will automatically receive localized search results without having to add in location information manually. The feature is free to use.

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