Google has launched the short code based Google SMS service. They’ve put up a simulation of the service. Offered services include Local Search, Weather, Glossary, Movies, Q&A, Translation, Web Snippets, Calculator and Currency Conversion. Google is using the short code 54664 (5GOOG), and is currently offering local information for Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
SMS is priced at premium rates, and it is currently limited to five operators – Aircel, Airtel, BPL, BSNL, Reliance; no Vodafone (NYSE: VOD) yet.
Via MocoNews
