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Since the 1.2 update did not add nearly as many major retail POIs as we'd all like I thought I'd share a trick of sorts.
This works on verizon & alltel phones for sure, the rest I don't know. You don't need to have a web browser plan either.
1. start a new text message
2. in the TO: line type in 466453 (google). if you have a qwerty keyboard phone still use the numbers, do not spell out google
3. In the body of the text type in say Walmart
4. send
You usually get a reply in less than a minute. It includes the address & phone number of nearest stores. Just input the addy into your gps.
Not really the best way, but a unique little helper
btw, if you type in weather it will give you the temp & forecast. Also typing in a zip can provide directions.
This works on verizon & alltel phones for sure, the rest I don't know. You don't need to have a web browser plan either.
1. start a new text message
2. in the TO: line type in 466453 (google). if you have a qwerty keyboard phone still use the numbers, do not spell out google
3. In the body of the text type in say Walmart
4. send
You usually get a reply in less than a minute. It includes the address & phone number of nearest stores. Just input the addy into your gps.
Not really the best way, but a unique little helper
btw, if you type in weather it will give you the temp & forecast. Also typing in a zip can provide directions.
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Thanks!! I had no idea that service was available. When I tried it, it gave me Walmarts in my state (CT). After reading the other posts, I put in "Walmart near Palm Coast, FL" since I was familiar with that area also and it gave me just what I was looking for!
Not sure if you are aware, but there's also Google 411 (1-800-466-4411) you can call to look for address or phone numbers. It's cool because it's completely hands free, it will even dial your selection for you.
There's a bunch of stuff you can do with it. Check the Google Mobile page for more details.