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By Wendy Boswell, About.com Guide to Web Search since 2004

Google Local Search Out of Beta

Friday October 7, 2005

From InternetWeek:

"Google Inc. on Thursday launched out of beta its local search service, which merges search for locations in cities and towns with the company's mapping service.

Besides giving information on locations, such as pizza parlors and hotels, Google Local also provides street maps and a satellite view of the surrounding area. The service can also overlay the street map on the satellite view. Driving directions to locations are also available.

In launching the service, the Mountain View, Calif., company said it was providing consumers with one location on the Web for mapping and local information. "

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