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Google Talk and Google Local Available to BlackBerry Users

BlackBerry owners can now use both "Google Talk" and "Google Local" for their BlackBerry device
By Jim Liddle
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February 13, 2006 01:00 PM EST
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Google Talk and Google Local Available to BlackBerry Users

BlackBerry Owners can now use both "Google Talk" and "Google Local" for their BlackBerry device. Google Talk for the BlackBerry is a version  of the Instant Messaging application for the BlackBerry and it enables users to send / receive instant text messages with other Google Talk community members. The use of Google Talk requires a Gmail account.

Google local is a version of Google local specifically for the BlackBerry that allows BlackBerry users to see maps and satellite images, local business information etc, on their BlackBerry Device.

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Jim is Managing Director of Jana Technology Services and UK Director of Sales and Operations for GigaSpaces. Jim is a regular blogger at SYS-CON.com, covering mobile, Grid, and Cloud Computing Topics.

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SYS-CON Australia News Desk 02/13/06 01:41:32 PM EST

Blackberry Owners can now use both 'Google Talk' and 'Google Local' for their Blackberry device. Google Talk for the Blackberry is a version of the Instant Messaging application for the Blackberry and it enables users to send / receive instant text messages with other Google Talk community members. The use of Google Talk requires a Gmail account.