Free Directory Assisance on your cellphone

A little-known service exists, called Google Mobile. Instead of paying to find out someone's number, Google will tell you for free! Just send a text message to 46645 (GOOGL). In the message provide the name of the person/business, or just the type of business (taxidermist), and the zip code or city & state. In a few seconds, Google will text you back with the result.

It can also give you a weather report ( send them “weather san diego”), stock quotes (“GOOG”), where to see a movie (type “The Pledge 44150”), word meanings (“define culture”), driving directions (“ft lauderdale fl to 60610”), unit conversions (“kilos in 5 pounds”), currency conversions (“25 CAD in euros”), and so on.

"Google SMS works on all major mobile providers in the US, including Alltel, Cincinnati Bell, Cingular/AT&T, Nextel, Sprint PCS, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Virgin Mobile."