| As always, Google is staying on the cutting edge | | | | Example: fedex Seattle WA - or - pizza 90410 - or - |
| with a new, FREE program for texters that want | | | | john doe 10101 |
| quick everyday information on the go. It's called | | | | Need driving directions: You can get directions by |
| Google SMS, and it's like 411 but on steroids. So | | | | entering the word "from" and your starting |
| here's how you do it: | | | | destination followed by the word "to" and the place |
| First, go to your cell phones and in the space you | | | | you want directions to. |
| type the phone number, type 46645 (which spells | | | | Example: from 4th north state street 40598 to 20th |
| "Google"). After that you can find addresses, phone | | | | south gilbert rd 30495 |
| numbers, directions, currency conversions, | | | | Get movie times: Enter the name of the movie and |
| translations, calculations and more. You do this by | | | | the zip code or city and state. |
| first typing the action you want to make and then | | | | Example: Iron Man 20398 or you can enter the word |
| the following words that you want help with. Here | | | | "M" and the zip code to learn all the movies showing |
| are examples of how to put the power of Google | | | | in your area. |
| SMS to use: | | | | Example: m 89480 |
| Dictionary: Enter the word "Define" followed by the | | | | Airline flight times: Want to make sure your flight is |
| word you want to define. | | | | on time? Enter the the airline and the flight number. |
| Example: define candy | | | | Example: UA 46 |
| Translate: Enter the word "translate" and then the | | | | Weather: Need to find what the weather is going to |
| word in English you want to translate followed by the | | | | be like in your area? Enter "W" and the city and |
| word "in" and then the language you want it in. | | | | state or zip code. |
| Example: translate fun in Italian | | | | Example: w new york city ny |
| Price look up: Make sure you are getting a good price | | | | Another great, free feature Google offers is an |
| at the store. Enter the word "price" and then the | | | | online calendar that you can customize to your |
| product you want the price on. | | | | personal needs. After your calendar is set up, you |
| Example: price fruity pebbles | | | | can have it sent to you through text message |
| Find out where an area code or zip code is: Just text | | | | reminders whenever you want, check on your |
| the zip or area code and voila! | | | | upcoming events, or you can text message your |
| Example: 605 or 84047 | | | | calendar to create new events. |
| Sports scores or game times: Enter the name of the | | | | To utilize this feature, you'll need to go to [ and set |
| team and Google SMS sends you the latest score of | | | | up your account and configure you cell phone (It's |
| the date and time of the most recent game they | | | | very simple. just follow the mobile setup option). |
| had. | | | | Then, all you need to do is set up your event and |
| Example: la lakers | | | | the time you want to be notified about it. |
| Calculator: Need to do fancy geometric and | | | | Once you have your calendar set up you will start |
| engineering calculations? Enter the number that you | | | | receiving reminders. You can also text GVENT |
| want and your desired unit of measurement | | | | (48368) to find out what's on your calendar. You do |
| Example 300 * 400 inches in feet | | | | this by texting Gvent (48368) and the word "next" |
| Currency conversions: Want to know how far your | | | | to find out your next event on the calendar, "day" to |
| money will go in a certain country? Enter the amount | | | | find out all events for that day and "nday" for |
| followed by the currency then the word "in" followed | | | | tomorrows events. |
| by the currency you want it in. | | | | So, there you have it! And the best part is, Google is |
| Example: 400 euros in usd | | | | constantly upgrading their features so go ahead and |
| Address and phone numbers: Trying to find a pizza | | | | text Google the word "help" to get any new, |
| joint or an address of some place or person? Enter | | | | up-to-date features. Now, go out and make your life |
| the name of the place, person or category followed | | | | easier with a few short text messages. |
| by the city and state or just zip code. | | | | |