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googlemobile.blogspot.com - 1/8/2009

Official Google Mobile Blog: Getting directions to businesses now easier on Google Maps for mobile

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One of my favorite things about Google Maps for mobile is finding businesses on the go. Today we launched a server-side change that makes it easier to get directions to businesses. You can now get directions to restaurants, stores, and other points of interest by entering their names in the ...

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googleblog.blogspot.com - 1/12/2009

Official Google Blog: Powering a Google search

— googleblog.blogspot.com — Not long ago, answering a query meant traveling to the reference desk of your local library. Today,... search engines enable us to access immense quantities of useful information in an instant, without leaving home. Tools like email, online books and ... (more) Official Google Blog: Powering a Google search

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googlevideo.blogspot.com - 1/15/2009

Official Google Video Blog: Turning Down Uploads at Google Video

— googlevideo.blogspot.com — In a few months, we will discontinue support for uploads to Google Video. Don't worry, we're not... removing any content hosted on Google Video -- this just means you will no longer be able to upload new content to the service. We've always maintained ... (more) Official Google Video Blog: Turning Down Uploads at ...

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maps.google.com - 1/14/2009

Google Maps

— maps.google.com — Go to Google Maps Home RSS View in Google Earth Print Send Link Get Directions Get Directions... My Maps My Maps Add Destination - Show options ... (more) Google Maps

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Google Maps for mobile updates; Getting directions to businesses now easier
D' Technology Weblog — ... Google launched a new server-side change that makes it easier to get directions to businesses by entering their names in the start or end point. Google Maps for mobile now recognizes when your end or start point is a business and not an address. Try setting “starbucks” or “mcdonald’s” as an end point when getting directions, and you’ll quickly see what we mean. ...

Google Maps for mobile now smarter than ever; No update on the client side needed!
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — ... looking for coffee. Rather it tried to find a street named “starbucks.” Now, with an updated version when you search for “starbucks” or “burger king,” the application will show all matching cafes and restaurants in the area. Kinda neat, don’t you think? Anyway, if you still haven’t installed Google Maps for mobile on your device, simply point your mobile browser to google.com/gmm and take it from there. [Via: Google Mobile Blog] Related News from IntoMobile: ...