Here at Google, user feedback helps us improve our products. While we love to hear praise on what’s working well, the honest direct feedback on what’s not working is just as valuable and motivating. We’d like to share a couple of stories about recent p…
Just as the world itself can be viewed through many lenses, the latest version of Google Maps for mobile allows you to view many layers of information on your map at the same time. Layers make it easier and more useful to find and interact with geograp…
For years my favorite thing to do with my phone has been looking up local business information. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used Google Maps for mobile to search for nearby businesses and then get directions. Being able to find businesses fr…
In March of this year we announced the launch of Google Voice for existing GrandCentral users. Google Voice helps you manage your phones and voicemail by unifying all your telephones – including mobile, home, and work phones – with a single phone numbe…
A few months ago, we launched the YouTube Mobile Application for Windows Mobile and Symbian Series60 phones in US English. Today we’re excited to release the app in French, UK English, Italian, Spanish, German, and Dutch. YouTube users who speak these …
About a year ago, we introduced the orkut mobile site to help everyone on orkut stay in touch on the go with scraps, status updates, and photo viewing. Shortly after that, we optimized the orkut mobile experience for S60 phones, allowing photo uploads …
I originally heard about Android on my first day at Google. A colleague and I were excited about all of the features that would be present in the platform, such as the GPS, compass, and motion sensors. As astronomy buffs, we talked about how cool it wo…
If there is one thing I’ve always wanted, that is to be able to record and share special moments in my life, anytime, anywhere. Needless to say, I am quite excited that I can now pick up my Android-powered phone, start recording videos left and right- …
Ever had a word on the tip of your tongue but just couldn’t remember it? Or perhaps blanked on a person’s name in a socially awkward situation? Or even suffered memory deterioration due to ordinary aging or questionable life choices? If so, Brain Sear…
We’ve got good news for GrandCentral users — now you can begin previewing Google Voice, an application that helps you centralize all your telephony needs. Some features of Google Voice include voicemail transcription, the ability to search and store …
We hope you have a safe and happy (and mobile!) holiday season. To wrap things up, here are some final holiday Mobile Tricks. Ted Smolsen shows how he does last-minute shopping using Google Docs and Google Maps for mobile…George shows how he keeps i…
‘Tis the season of giving… and we’ve got Mobile Tricks to help you navigate your way through it.Terrence Diggle checks out new watch styles….momola90404 shows off a whole new twist on a mobile headset…and pizzazzery finds a friend in the mall.And…
You’ve seen our useful Mobile Tips for the holiday season… now how about some fun Tricks? Mobile Tricks, our YouTube channel celebrating all things cellular, has dressed up for the holidays with some new themed videos. How do you use your phone to ge…
It’s election day! Once you’ve found where to vote and made your voice count, you’ll probably want to see how the rest of the nation’s vote is shaping up. Now, on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or T-Mobile G1, Google News for Mobile has a summary of the …
With the U.S. elections less than a week away, voting drives are ramping up. Political parties and non-partisan groups alike are sending out volunteers to encourage citizens to vote on November 4. To make sure these volunteers have the same voter info …