Google SMS

Came across Google SMS. It is a service (still in Beta) introduced by Google where users can send phone book listings, dictionary definitions, product prices etc. I decided to try it out.

Note: The queries need to be sent to 46645 (GOOGL).

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Case 1 (Local business info)
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Query: papa john 37919
Reply:
Papa John's Pizza: UT Campus
South 1819 Lake Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916
865-522-7272

Papa John's Pizza: Northwest
5617 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
865-546-7272
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Case 2 (Zip code info)
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Query: 37919
Reply: zip code for Knoxville, TN
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Case 3 (Area code info)
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Query: 865
Reply: area code for Eastern Tennessee
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Case 4 (Word definition)
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Query: define alacrity
Reply: Glossary: * alacrity: liveliness and eagerness; "he accepted with alacrity". Source: www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn
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I think the service is pretty interesting and very useful too. I intend to use it more in the future.

Related Links:
- http://sms.google.com/
- Wallet size Tips Sheet (36 kb pdf)
- PC World article (10/07/2004)