Find Your Location with Google Maps - My Location
Thursday, November 29th, 2007| Today Google launched a new beta version of its Mobile Maps which features "My Location". The new version uses cell tower information to generate the user's location. The cell phone user can see their location on the map, with or without GPS. Watch the video on the right to see how it works.
The My Location feature is available for most web-enabled mobile phones, including Java, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Nokia/Symbian devices. If you have a GPS-enabled device, the blue dot (on the map) corresponds to your GPS location. At times, or if you do not have a GPS-enabled phone, you might see the blue dot surrounded by a light blue circle to indicate uncertainty about your location. Why the uncertainty? The My Location feature takes information broadcast from mobile towers near you to approximate your current location on the map - it's not GPS, but it comes pretty close (approximately 1000m close, on average). Google is working to improve coverage and accuracy. |
Google Offers Free Telephone Directory (GOOG-411)
Friday, November 23rd, 2007|
Google has launched a new 411 (telephone directory) service that is free, fast and easy to use. You don't need a computer, an Internet connection, or even the keypad on your phone or mobile device. GOOG-411 is voice-activated, so you can access it from any phone (mobile or land line), in any location, at any time. For free. Dial (1-800) GOOG-411. Say where. Say what you're looking for. GOOG-411 will connect you with the business you choose. If you are calling from a mobile device, GOOG-411 can even send you a text message with more details and a map. Simply say "Text message" or "Map it." Google also has other mobile applications which include Search, Maps, GmailNew!, Picasa, YouTube, GOOG-411, Calendar, News, SMS, Blogger,Reader, and Docs. (Read previous article on Interesting Cell Phone Services) |
