Places Directory app for Android
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Google launch "Places Directory" on Android Market as a Google Labs product.
As the name implies, Places Directory allows you to browse nearby places in categories like Restaurants, Movie Theaters, Hotels and Banks. You'll see distance and directions to the destination, and if you tap on the listing, we'll show ratings and photos. You can also call the business or view its location on Google Maps. Goog 411 also can be helpful
For instance, if I need some money, do I search for an ATM or a bank? normally I do use Search and Google Maps can help me find the information I need, but here Places Directory help me in different way. I'm searching for ATM & If I click on “ATM” for example, I’ll then get a list of the ATMs around me complete with a thumbnail image, the location’s distance from me and a star rating. Clicking on any of the listings will take you to a page with an overview of the place, including its address and phone number, if Any. You can also read reviews of the place by Google local users and see more pictures of the place.
To download Places Directory to your Android-powered phone, search for "Places Directory" on Android Market. It currently support US English and Chinese.
As the name implies, Places Directory allows you to browse nearby places in categories like Restaurants, Movie Theaters, Hotels and Banks. You'll see distance and directions to the destination, and if you tap on the listing, we'll show ratings and photos. You can also call the business or view its location on Google Maps. Goog 411 also can be helpful
For instance, if I need some money, do I search for an ATM or a bank? normally I do use Search and Google Maps can help me find the information I need, but here Places Directory help me in different way. I'm searching for ATM & If I click on “ATM” for example, I’ll then get a list of the ATMs around me complete with a thumbnail image, the location’s distance from me and a star rating. Clicking on any of the listings will take you to a page with an overview of the place, including its address and phone number, if Any. You can also read reviews of the place by Google local users and see more pictures of the place.
To download Places Directory to your Android-powered phone, search for "Places Directory" on Android Market. It currently support US English and Chinese.
