• October 7, 2004

The new beta test of Google's short message service (SMS) allows U.S. mobile phone and handheld device users to access its search results. Users send queries to universal short code GOOGL or 46645 and receive results on their phones.

Dubbed Google SMS, the service returns directory information about local businesses via Google Local and provides price comparison information through Froogle.com. Users can also search for residential phone numbers, dictionary definitions, and Web search results. Google SMS can also perform calculations, area code look-ups, and ZIP code look-ups.