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We talk a lot around here about the Mobile Web and making mobile search faster, better. Admittedly, it's easy to get excited about the different features and capabilities of all the new pimped out devices, but at the core every mobile phone does one thing inherently well: transmit the human voice.
I am excited about our first step in integrating voice with Ask.com Mobile. Today, we've added a new option to our Directions service called Click to Speak. The feature lets Ask.com Mobile users enter addresses by speaking instead of keying them in. With just a click, users can activate a voice activated directions service and within seconds receive a text message with a link to directions.
The new capability incorporates technology from our East Bay neighbors, Dial Directions.
Here's how the new feature works:
1) Use your web-enabled mobile device to go to Ask.com (either http://www.ask.com or http://m.ask.com).
2) Click the "Directions" link on the home page and click the "SPEAK your address" option.
3) Hit the continue button to start the call and follow the voice prompts to speak your location and destination. You can use specific addresses or intersections.
4) Almost instantly you will receive a text message with a link to your directions. You can view them in either a traditional list mode or turn-by-turn step format complete with visual cues. You can also toggle between "driving" and "walking" routes.
It's that easy. No more mis-typing an address while on your way to that important business meeting! No more typing with your thumbs while trying to find your friend's birthday party!
Intrigued? Check out the video:
Ask Mobile with Dial Directions
Or better yet, try it out yourself.
Brendan Hallett
Product Manager
Ask.com Mobile
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