June 21st, 2010 | by Heaven | published in Google Mobile
In April 2009, we announced a new version of Gmail for mobile for iOS and Android. Among the improvements was a complete redesign of the web application’s underlying code which allows us to more rapidly develop and release new features that users have …
June 10th, 2010 | by Lawrence Chang | published in Google Mobile
Last month we launched a way to provide short answers to search queries, and it’s now available on your iPhone, Palm WebOS or Android-powered device in English. If you’re like us, you may sometimes engage in trivia matches with friends on topics as f…
June 9th, 2010 | by Ryan Pollock | published in Google Mobile
There’s nothing quite like driving through Europe in the summer. In the past week, I’ve seen the beautiful Val d’Aosta, the Swiss Alps, the Cathedral in Chartres, and travelled through the Channel Tunnel as I road-tripped from Milan to Geneva, Z…
June 9th, 2010 | by Ryan Pollock | published in Google Mobile
Here’s a test for the German speakers out there: which is faster…saying Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkung (German for speed limit), or typing the same query character-by-character?Voice has always been the most natural way to interact with a phone — s…
June 3rd, 2010 | by effie | published in Google Mobile
We’re always working to help people grow their mobile business with ads. Today we’re making our tools even more flexible by allowing publishers participating in our AdSense for Mobile Applications beta program to use third-party mediators. Mediatio…
June 2nd, 2010 | by Lawrence Chang | published in Google Mobile
As mobile apps continue to proliferate in stores like Android Market and the iPhone App Store, finding relevant information on the web about these apps is becoming more important to help you decide which apps to download. In addition to helping you fi…
June 2nd, 2010 | by Chris Nguyen | published in Google Mobile
Grab your BlackBerry, hop on your bike, and have your friends join you with Google Maps for mobile! After adding biking directions and sharing for Android folks a few weeks ago, we’re happy to announce that Google Maps 4.2 for BlackBerry can also let y…
May 27th, 2010 | by effie | published in Google Mobile
Back in February, we launched Google Buzz for mobile, a tool to start interesting conversations when you are out and about. One of the most popular ways to access Google Buzz for mobile is through the web application (by going to buzz.google.com in you…
May 26th, 2010 | by Chris Nguyen | published in Google Mobile
When I was young, I used to imagine that there was a string attached to me, and that one day I’d be able to see my whole life’s travels laid out on a globe. Thanks to my phone, Google Latitude, and Google Location History, I’ve been able to pull…
May 19th, 2010 | by Chris Nguyen | published in Google Mobile
Location, location, location. In case you haven’t noticed, we’re really excited about all the ways location can make mobile apps and websites more useful. With Google Latitude, we created a simple way for you to own your location and let you easily…
May 13th, 2010 | by Julie Z | published in Google Mobile
Want to know what’s on our minds or what we’re up to more regularly? In addition to our blog and our YouTube channel, Google Mobile is now on Twitter and Facebook.On Twitter, @GoogleMobile will share announcements, cool uses and product tips for Google…
May 11th, 2010 | by Chris Nguyen | published in Google Mobile
Starting today, Google Maps for mobile has a few new ways to help you and your friends quickly get to where you’re going whether you’re on 4 wheels or 2 (or maybe even 3). With Google Maps 4.2 for Android you can now get biking directions on the go…
May 6th, 2010 | by Ryan Pollock | published in Google Mobile
Traveling to another country can be an amazing experience. The opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture can give you a new perspective. However, it can be hard to fully enjoy the experience if you do not understand the local language. For…
May 5th, 2010 | by Lawrence Chang | published in Google Mobile
When it comes to mobile search, we strive to not only give you the same comprehensiveness and relevance as when searching with Google on your computer, but also a consistent look, feel, and overall user experience. So today, as we roll out a new look …
April 30th, 2010 | by Lawrence Chang | published in Google Mobile
“Distracted driving” is when you drive while taking your hands off the steering wheel, your eyes off the road, or your mind off of driving. Whether you are eating while driving or using your cell phone while driving, distracted driving increases your …