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Google Launches New Cell-Phone Services
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Apr 12, 10:23 AM (ET)
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) - Google Inc. (GOOG) on Tuesday unveiled two new services with which users can find local business listings or get driving directions through their cell phones.
A new Web site, Google Local, for users with XHTML-enabled browsers on their phones can search for a local business, figure out how to get there and provide a zoomable map of the area, Google said.
Users can also retrieve driving directions with text messages via Google SMS, the company added. Currently, users can send a text message with a search query and receive addresses, stock quotes, weather and movie listings.
The company said Google Local is available in ...
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Email this Story
Apr 12, 10:23 AM (ET)
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) - Google Inc. (GOOG) on Tuesday unveiled two new services with which users can find local business listings or get driving directions through their cell phones.
A new Web site, Google Local, for users with XHTML-enabled browsers on their phones can search for a local business, figure out how to get there and provide a zoomable map of the area, Google said.
Users can also retrieve driving directions with text messages via Google SMS, the company added. Currently, users can send a text message with a search query and receive addresses, stock quotes, weather and movie listings.
The company said Google Local is available in ...
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