Google Launches Voice Based Local Info Search In Hyderabad

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1. Google (NSDQ: GOOG) has reportedly launched a voice based local information service in India, in Hyderabad. Syed Abbas writes (via Labnol) that the service, launched on the number 1800-41-99-99-99 is similar to that of Just Dial, and after the call, 3-4 SMS' are sent to the user.
   
   
   Google does have a similar service in the US - 1800-GOOG-411 (there's an introductory video here), but it apparently isn't very successful. In the US, they've got an automated service, but have apparently settled for a call center in India.
   
   
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