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Google Adds Location-Aware Searches to Windows Mobile

Sep 11, 2008, 2:28 PM by Eric M. Zeman

Today Google made its location-aware search function available to a wide range of Windows Mobile devices. The technology requires the Google Gears software to be installed on the handset. Using Gears and cell tower ID information, you will automatically receive localized search results without having to add in location information manually. The feature is free to use.

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Slammer

Sep 11, 2008, 2:38 PM

Nice Feature!

This is cool. I travel a lot and this will be an awesome add on to make it easier to find Locations.

Jayshmay

Hmm, I wonder if wide range of devices will include the Blackjack 2, I just bought the White/Blue on on ebay. This is definetly a cool feature!

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