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Google launches new cell-phone services

Users can get driving directions through phones

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updated 12:52 p.m. ET April 12, 2005

Google Inc. on Tuesday unveiled two new services with which users can find local business listings or get driving directions through their cell phones.

A new Web site, Google Local, for users with XHTML-enabled browsers on their phones can search for a local business, figure out how to get there and provide a zoomable map of the area, Google said.

Users can also retrieve driving directions with text messages via Google SMS, the company added. Currently, users can send a text message with a search query and receive addresses, stock quotes, weather and movie listings.

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The company said Google Local is available in the United States and Canada, while Google SMS is supported by most U.S. wireless carriers.

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