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Google Mobile App for BlackBerry Speeds Searches, Adds Services

By Rick Broida

Updated on: September 11, 2008 / 10:33 AM EDT / MoneyWatch

Calling all BlackBerry users: The new Google Mobile App offers faster searches and quick access to Gmail, Maps, News and other Google services. Here's a complete rundown of the app's acumen:

Fast Google search Enter queries without waiting for a browser to load
Search history Easily access and amend your previous queries
Google Suggest Complete queries with less typing
Easy access to Google products for your phone Click once to download and install Google applications for BlackBerry, and get immediate access to Google's Web-based services
Google Apps support Get direct links to your Google Apps calendar and documents (select Menu, Options, Use Google Apps Domain: yes, and then enter your domain name)
Update alerts Learn about new versions of downloadable Google mobile applications and upgrade with just one click (Google Mobile App replaces Google Updater for BlackBerry)

Can you feel the Google love, BlackBerry fans? Man, my Palm Centro is really starting to feel like a dinosaur. Anyway, to get the new app, just point your device's browser to m.google.com. For speedier access once it's installed, assign Google Mobile App to a Convenience Key.