Yahoo, Google launched a new mobile phone service

At the same time, two rivals Yahoo and Google will launch new services, targeting the growing mobile phone market.

In the short term , Yahoo will soon launch a special . mobile phone under the distribution channel of SBC Communications . This "phone" will help Yahoo take a step closer to linking digital music, sharing photos and emails with users' online accounts, address books and current preferences.

Similarly , the Google search engine is also modifying some of the current Internet search services to cater specifically to wireless devices. Specifically, from the day of commercial launch, some mobile phones will be able to access its satellite map service (completely wireless).

The latest steps of Yahoo and Google have marked a new " evolution " step of mobile phones, from early pure communication devices to existing " mini computers " - With them, you can do Everything: email access, Web browsing, music downloads and even watching TV besides texting and phone calls. Phone companies have also been pushing for the production of " n-in-1 " models, combining handsets with surfing the Web, wireless email and MP3 players.

Google's Google Map service will appear on the mobile screen as Google Local

Back to Yahoo: the company has started a business partnership with SBC Communications in 2001 and over time, that handshake has gradually moved out of traditional telecommunications and online services. The goal that both sides are aiming at is converging three video, wireless and phone services together, but the launch of SBC-Yahoo crickets is the first paving brick. Produced by Nokia, this cricket will be available in the market early next year, with prices ranging from 200-300 USD. With SBC-Yahoo, besides Yahoo's proprietary gadget information services, you will still be fully equipped with the modern features of a trendy phone: MP3 player, 1.3 megapixel camera and an external memory card.

For its part , last year, Google also launched a service that allows customers to receive search results via SMS. This year, also from tomorrow, those who have phones supporting Java software will be able to download the Google Local application - they can then search for existing businesses or services. specific geographic areas, as well as viewing search results directly on the map.

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