The Transition of Google Mobile Innovations

Google Mobile allows a user to access a number of services Google offers from a mobile device. Depending on the phone, many of the services accessible from a computer can be used, such as Search, Gmail, Maps and others. Instant access to Search is provided so the user doesn’t have to wait for a mobile browser to load. Search suggestions, as well as the user’s search history, appears as search terms are typed. From there, other mobile products can be launched.

This tool allows for quick access to the web, news, products and images. Users are able to save favorite locations for faster results that are more relevant on subsequent searches. If a web page isn’t formatted for mobile device viewing, a text version is provided. On some networks, users can post to Blogger blogs and Google Calendar events can be viewed and added to.

Google Maps for mobile can be downloaded for driving directions, phone numbers and addresses for businesses and, with My Location, users can determine current location without GPS. Street-level images for businesses can be viewed and real-time traffic is available. Transit and walking directions are also offered.

With a mobile web browser, users can access Gmail accounts. Emails can be read and composed online or offline. With an autorefresh feature, new messages are displayed without having to refresh the browser. Attachments such as Word documents, photos and PDF files can be opened. Multiple drafts can be saved to complete and send later.

With a compatible mobile web browser and a service that permits streaming videos, users can browse and watch YouTube videos. Users can rate and comment on videos and videos can be uploaded from the phone.

Other features of Google Mobile include a simple version of iGoogle with compatible modules, Google Reader, Picasa Web Albums and Google Latitude. For Blackberry users, there is a VoIP application and a Mobile Updater available that keeps mobile products current.