Google Mobile Search

A recent Wall Street Journal article reports on how Google and the other major search engine’s are pushing to move into mobile search. Here’s why: “Though mobile content is still a small market, it is growing quickly. Global sales of music, video, ringtones and other content reached $27.4 billion last year, and they are expected to grow to $59.3 billion by 2011, according to the technology-research and consulting firm Yankee Group.”

Google already offers a variety of mobile search services. Here is the list from Google Mobile. Notice that YouTube for mobile, widely touted as an iPhone feature is available for all mobile devices.

Just launched!
Picasa Web Albums
New! View your photo albums on your mobile device.
YouTube
New! Watch, upload, and share favorite videos — YouTube is available on your mobile device wherever you are.

Google offers the following services for mobile devices:

Search
Search the web and find exactly what you’re looking for no matter where you are.

Maps
Get directions, satellite imagery and live traffic on draggable maps so that you can find local hangouts and businesses across town.

Gmail
Download the new version of Gmail for mobile devices. The fastest way to access Gmail when you’re on the go.

Calendar
Check your Google Calendar schedule from anywhere on your mobile device.

News
Stay informed of global and local events at all times by accessing top headlines and searching for articles.

SMS
Use text messaging to get quick info from Google such as local listings, sports scores, weather conditions and much more.

Blogger
Snap a picture, write a message and post to your blog all from your mobile device.

Discover some new services from Google Mobile Labs:

New! Read your favorite blogs and news feeds on your mobile device.
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