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R.H. Donnelly, Call Genie Launch Voice Search Beta

Yellow pages and local search giant R.H. Donnelly has launched a four-market beta test of voice-powered search called 1-800-CallDex. The company partnered with Call Genie to power free local directory assistance service for callers in Denver; Spokane,Wash.; Phoenix; and Tucson, Ariz.

Voice-powered search is emerging as a contender in the local search market, as consumers may not always have Web access via mobile phone -- and calling for directory assistance (albeit ad-supported) is often the default option.

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