Filed under: Business, Text, Web services, Google, Search
Google adds maps to 1-800-GOOG-411
Google has beefed up its 411 voice search service with some directions.Google launched a 411 voice search at 1-800-GOOG-411 in April. The service allows users to call in a search query and get the result by voice. Now Google has integrated maps into the voice search. The 411 voice search service with maps works the same way, but during your call you would say "map it" to get a text message with details of your search plus a link out to a map result on your mobile phone.
1-800-GOOG-411 is a free service, but only available in the US for US based business listings.
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