Search Briefs
+ All Sorts of New Services, Search Options from MapQuest
1) New Routing Options from MapQuest Including an Option to Select:
++ Shortest Time
++ Shortest Distance
++ Avoid Highways
++ Avoid Tolls
++ New Interactive Maps, Just Rollover a Location for More Info and Chance to Send Info to Mobile
++ New Search Refinement Options, Examples available here.
2) Location Based Mapping Service from MapQuest Announced (via News.com)
MapQuest still needs to work out deals with wireless providers. More info from the MapQuest Navigator page.
3) MapQuest Introduces Beta Version of Free Mapping and Routing Technology Platform For Web Developers
4) Access to MapQuest From Mobile Devices Now Available at No Charge. Go to: http://wap.mapquest.com.
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+ MSN Local Search Adds “Send to Phone” Option
MSN joins Yahoo and Google in offering a “send to phone” feature with local search product. Example: Note the “Send to Mobile” link next to each entry. Btw, another favorite mobile tool that makes sending any web pages text to a mobile phone/device very easy is Vazu.
