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Google's SMS tool

Working at Google must be fun -- they keep rolling out such neat new stuff. Do you have a cell phone with SMS? Google has a new service for you:

What is Google SMS?
Google SMS (Short Message Service) enables you to send queries as text messages over your mobile phone or device and easily get precise answers to your questions. No links. No web pages. Just text — and the information you're looking for:

Get local business listings when you're on the road and want to find a place to eat.

Obtain driving directions to get from point A to point B without having to ask for directions.

Find movie showtimes and theater locations of movies currently playing near you.

Check weather conditions and 4-day forecasts to plan your day.

Get quick answers to straightforward questions.

Compare online product prices with ones you find in retail stores.

Look up dictionary definitions to expand your vocabulary or prove a point.

A list of how to do all of this can be found here: How to use Google SMS Sample business listings query

Sample results from Google Local
Posted by DaveH at July 4, 2005 10:26 PM