Those of you who plan to head out to the movies this weekend may be interested
Google's new mobile version of its movie search service. The new mobile site is designed for use on various mobile devices including the Apple
iPhone,
Android devices, and Palm
WebOS smartphones. The new search offering makes it easier for movie fans to plan their next theater trip while on the go.
To access the new mobile service, point your mobile Web browser to google.com and search for movies. Tap the More Movies link and then browse to a list of movies or select the Theaters button to browse a list and view a map of theaters near you. The mobile listing of movies provides information about local show times as well as an option to watch a trailer for the movie. You can also view additional information about the movie such as movie ratings.
The movie search results are available in English for mobile devices in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Check out the demo video below for a better idea how the site works.
Jennifer Johnson
Jennifer grew up around technology. From an early age, she was curious about all things related to computers. As a child, Jennifer remembers spending nights with her dad programming in BASIC and taking apart hard drives to see what was inside. In high school, she wrote her senior term paper on her experiences with building custom computers.
Jennifer graduated from the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. After college, she began writing full-time for various PC and technology magazines. Later, she transitioned to the Web. In these roles, Jennifer has covered a variety of topics including laptops, desktops, smartphones, cameras, tablets, and various consumer electronics devices. When she's not playing with or writing about the latest gadget, Jennifer loves to spend time with her family, capture memories with her camera, and scrapbook.
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