Google Introduces Mobile Coupons Through Local Search

The mobile web and local search are two trends growing in the Internet space. It comes as no surprise then that Google announces the joining of the two. As Google’s emphasis on local search continues to grow, so does the need for businesses to focus on all things local. Because of this Google announced that [...]

Yahoo! and Google Revamp Mobile

The number of mobile web users is steadily increasing, as is the need for more accessible and simplified mobile web pages. Mobile users are on the go and need bits of information more quickly than the same users would if they were browsing from home. Search sites such as Yahoo! and Google see their users’ [...]

Location-Based Search comes to iPhone

Google added location to Google Maps for Chrome and Firefox browsers recently. Today, Google introduced location-based search to the iPhone. Users with the new iPhone software can go to the Google homepage and choose to try the new ‘My Location’ feature. TechCrunch writes that from here, “the iPhone will pop open a dialogue asking if [...]

Google Gets Mobile

Smart phones are becoming more and more widely used throughout the world. Although many believe that the mobile web is the next place for advertising, Google is looking beyond this venue, and onto other things. What’s more popular than the mobile web? Mobile applications (i.e., apps). Mobile apps are the “it” thing for smart phone [...]

Getfugu Brings Different Search Functions to Mobile

Getfugu is a new service which will use various elements to optimize mobile search. Getfugu incorporates voice search, local content, a touch-screen advertising service and others. Although Getfugu has not launched yet, the goal of the site will be to keep users from typing in a search, relying on other cellular phone capabilities. One thing [...]

Yahoo Releases Yahoo Mobile

More and more users are getting their news updates on the go through their mobile devices. Yahoo had announced its plan to redesign its mobile version of its homepage, and released it today. What does the new site entail? Yahoo Mobile places emphasis on a cleaner, more organized interface. Additionally, Yahoo released an iPhone application. [...]

Google Introduces Google Voice

After much anticipation, Google is introducing Google Voice. Google Voice is made possible because of Google’s 2007 acquisition of GrandCentral, a phone service that aggregates mobile, office and home phone numbers to one location. According to Google’s blog, “[t]he new application improves the way you use your phone. You can get transcripts of your voicemail, [...]

Location-Based Marketing Underway Thanks to Mobile

Location-based marketing could be closer than others may think. This of course, is all thanks to the revolutions being made via mobile. Whether it is through text messaging or mobile web browsing, the mobile phone is making waves because of its instant communication factor. Users are instantaneously connected to everything far away, but also close [...]

Verizon Picks Microsoft as Default Search Engine

Mobile service provider, Verizon, announced its pick of Microsoft Corporation as a provider for Internet search services for its cell phones. While many might believe search engine frontrunners, Google and Yahoo would have been optimal candidates, Verizon’s decision may just change which search engine is used the most. Verizon stated that the partnership would be [...]

Micropayments Could Monetize Social Networks Further

Applications have brought on a plethora of innovations from social networks like Facebook and Myspace, to SmartPhones like the Apple iPhone. Nevertheless, monetization of these outlets is a continual hassle. Although Facebook and Myspace have found one solution to this problem through selling ads, and Apple charges for some applications, there is still room for [...]

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