Google Local for mobile - Google and Yahoo are expanding the content they offer on mobile phones

Who needs a GPS. Google expects to include features to pinpoint the location
of cell-phone users in the future.
Google introduced software Monday that lets users search for local
businesses and view maps and satellite images on handsets, the company said.

SBC Communications will introduce a Cingular cell phone next year that links
to Yahoo content which could include satellite and maps.

Googles new tool, called Google Local for mobile, is available on a test
basis today and works with certain handsets from Cingular Wireless, Sprint
Nextel Corp. and T-Mobile USA.
The software also allows users to search for driving directions and zoom in
and out of digital maps. Google doesn't charge for the service, although
data fees may be levied by the carriers. The service isn't available on
Blackberry devices made by Research in Motion or handsets by Palm.
Unlike Google's search engine on the Web, users won't see ads alongside
searches on their cell phones.

SBC phone will let users access Yahoo services including photos, instant
messaging and e-mail, according tp San Antonio-based SBC. The phone will be
made by Nokia Oyj. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Yahoo had no comment.

Now if only we could get the fish to carry a phone and broadcast their
locations

The software also allows users to search for directions and zoom in
and out of digital maps

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Who needs a GPS. Google expects to include features to pinpoint the location
of cell-phone users in the future.

Google introduced software Monday that lets users search for local
businesses and view maps and satellite images on handsets, the company said.

SBC Communications will introduce a Cingular cell phone next year that links
to Yahoo content which could include satellite and maps.

Googles new tool, called Google Local for mobile, is available on a test
basis today and works with certain handsets from Cingular Wireless, Sprint
Nextel Corp. and T-Mobile USA.

The software also allows users to search for driving directions and zoom in
and out of digital maps. Google doesn't charge for the service, although
data fees may be levied by the carriers. The service isn't available on
Blackberry devices made by Research in Motion or handsets by Palm.
Unlike Google's search engine on the Web, users won't see ads alongside
searches on their cell phones.

SBC phone will let users access Yahoo services including photos, instant
messaging and e-mail, according tp San Antonio-based SBC. The phone will be
made by Nokia Oyj. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Yahoo had no comment.