Yesterday, Google announced a new service aimed at mobile gadget users who are frequently on the go and may be in need of local search services.
Google Local for mobile. If your phone/device supports XHTML, you'll get the same results for search terms plus maps and driving directions.
To
http://mobile.google.com/local
Enter your local search query (for instance, 'sushi restaurant' or 'wireless hot spot') in the 'What' box.
Enter your location (for instance, 'New York, NY' or '10011') in the 'Where' box.
Select and hit the "Google Search" button.
Now just scroll through your search resultsOnce users are returned results, they can: Locate a business's exact location on the map by zooming in and out or shifting the map north, east, south or west; get driving directions to your desired location; and place a call directly to a business by highlighting and selecting its phone number.
As mentioned, the Google Local Mobile service can also provide driving directions. To receive these instructions, For more in depth questions concerning Google's newest service, please visit their FAQ.
Currently, results for the mobile service will not be featuring Google advertising. However, there has been no word whether or not this will always be the same. As much as Google enjoys capitalizing on their ad services, one can expect to see AdWords ads appearing on their local mobile service at any time.
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