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POSTED: 5:01 pm EST July 25, 2006
UPDATED: 5:02 pm EST July 25, 2006

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Tuesday, July 25: Forget 411, Text Google!

POSTED: 2:20 pm EDT July 25, 2006
UPDATED: 12:50 pm EDT July 26, 2006

Forget about calling 411 from your cell phone -- just text message Google.

The company has launched a text-messaging service that will answer your questions when you are on the go. Whether you need driving directions or need to find a movie playing near you, Google's SMS will text the information to your cell phone.

Just send your message to 46645, and you will receive a text message back with the answer to your question. For example, if you want to find a theatre that is showing Cars, text C-A-R-S and your ZIP code.

You'll receive a text message back with the names of the theatres and the times the movie is playing.

The service is free right now, and it's in a test phase, but depending on your cell phone plan, you may have to pay to receive the text message.

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