BlackBerry and Google Voice Search
March 28, 2009
Extreme Tech’s “Google Adds Voice Activated Search for BlackBerry” here identified a Google boost to RIM. The service adds a voice activation feature. Google supports GPS, so the user’s location gets added to the mix. You can download the code snippet here. Last year a RIM executive suggested that my criticism of the lame search function in BlackBerry devices was unwarranted. I think the RIM Xobni deal and this Google action makes clear that RIM had poor search functionality. I am not confident that the problems with locating email and attachments will be resolved by either or both of the Google, Xobni steps. The iPhone has changed the smart phone balance of power. RIM and Google have been hit in the liver.
Stephen Arnold, March 28, 2009
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