Google has made local mobile search a whole lot easier with Search with My Location, eliminating the need to manually update your location before searching. Using the Google Gears Geolocation API, Search with My Location uses Cell ID technology to find your approximate location so when you’re looking for a local business or restaurant you just have to type in what you’re looking for without worrying about the location component. Google does it for you.
With all the hoopla regarding privacy in the LBS world lately, Google doesn’t associate any of your personal information with your location, nor will Search with My Location work until you opt-in to the service.
While the convenience (for more on convenience, check out the vid below) of this new search feature is impressive, right now it’s only available on a select few Windows Mobile devices on carriers in the United States and United Kingdom. Sorry, but no iPhone app at the moment. But hey, we’re sure the HTC Dream will fully support Search with My Location.
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