Google and Dell to Launch Phone?
Google have long been rumored to be launching a phone, even before Apple were rumored to be launching a phone. These rumors have surfaced again, from good sources this time, with the suggested launch at next month’s 3GSM telecoms conference in
We have been told by many search gurus that the time for mobile search is coming. It has been the year of mobile search every year for the last 3 years. But I have a feeling that this time Google might crack it with the help of Dell.
If any one has a blackberry, especially a curve with gps, I would heavily recommend installing Google Maps. This piece of kit has changed my life. The standard mapping system on a blackberry is slow and clumsy, but with Google Maps the results are instant. If the program can’t find a GPS signal it will triangulate your phone signal to give you an approximate position.
The search function is brilliant too, once you have found your position you can search for ‘pubs’ or ‘the post office’ and Google maps will give you directions, opening times, phone numbers ect.
I think this is what Mobile Search is all about. I am not sure I will be making major purchasing decisions while walking down the street, but it would be handy to find the local drycleaner.
Will this fit into Affiliate Marketing? Probably not for the time being, but it is a step in the right direction.
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Paul Wheatley
February 26th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
I did a Google search for ‘Jessops’ whilst shopping out in Leeds as I wanted a camera quickly.
The search results returned the nearest shops within the postcode area and a map too for directions.
Excellent stuff.