Spell Google

If you said "466453" you win.

Ok, you may have read my post earlier about Google calendar and using Text Messaging to access it. Well, this is even cooler!

Spell Google on your phone keypad = 466453. Now why is this number significant to Google besides the obvious? It's linked to their SMS (Text Messging) service. So if you have a phone with text messaging you can access Google with just a few clicks.

How to use Google SMS
1. Start a new text message and type in your search query
2. Send the message to the number "466453" (GOOGLE)
3. You'll receive text message(s) with results

Ways to use text messaging

For local business listings
* Type what you want (business or type of service; e.g., "starbucks" or "thai restaurant") followed by zip or city and state
* Examples: "pizza hut 10009" or "pizza new york ny"

For sports scores
* Type the name of the sports team
* Examples: "red sox" or "sf giants"

For weather conditions
* Type the word "weather" followed by the zip or city and state
* Examples: "weather 98112" or "weather seattle wa"

More useful information
* Need help? Send the word "help" to 466453
* Additional features include movie showtimes, stock quotes, definitions, driving directions, calculator, and more

Try it out and if you find that interesting here is a link to other phone short codes.