Google SMS

Tuesday 21 June 2005 @ 5:28 pm

Since I blog about the Google Mobile Search, I might as well talk about Google SMS Service too. :)

Last month, I blogged about Google Into SMS Service, when Google acquired New York based texting (SMS) service provider, Dodgeball. I had a feeling that Google might have some plans to tap into SMS service sooner or later, now as I’ve expected they have Google SMS Service !!

Quoted:
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.

Information offered by Google SMS service includes:-

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.

To use this service:-

1. Enter your query as a text message. like “price ipod 20gb”, the guide gives you more information.
2. Send the message to the US shortcode 46645.
3. Receive a text message (or messages) with your results, usually within a minute. Results may be labeled as “1/3”, “2/3”, etc.

An Example Of Google SMS Service

Note:
This Google’s mobile search services are free, although mobile carriers may apply charges related to data transmission. Besides, Google SMS is available “on most” U.S. carriers

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