Google phone search?

The Guardian Unlimited reports that Google is in discussions with mobile phone operator Orange about a multi-billion-dollar partnership to create a 'Google phone' which makes it easy to search the web wherever you are.

"Among the potential benefits are location-based searches: aware of your handset's geographical position, Google could offer a tailored list of local cinemas, restaurants and other amenities, and maps and images from Google Earth. It is believed that the Google phone would not go on sale before 2008."

In an earlier post "Three moves that could topple Google" I suggested that mobile search is one of three search areas that has no dominant leader and could be a billion dollar opportunity for a smart start-up.  Better move fast because Google is coming, and not alone. They have the brand and money to partner with their pick of the mobile phone leaders.

Om Malik says Forget iPhone think Google Phone. Apple, Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft are sure to jump into this market. It is too large to ignore.

Well, the other two big search opportunities; Local Search (business) and Classified Search (consumer) are big opportunities as well. Better move fast.

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