Unleashing The Power Of Google On Your Mobile

Tip 1 — Currency Conversion
1 thousand Yen for lunch? Don't be taken for a ride. Go to Google on your phone and search for an amount in one currency then "in" plus a second currency (like "1000 yen in dollars") to do a currency conversion.




Tip 2 — Instant Weather Reports
Should you go to the beach today, or tommorrow? Go to Google on your phone and search for "weather" plus your location (like "weather sydney") to see a four-day weather forecast instantly.




Tip 3 — World Clock
Is it too early to call you client in Perth? Find out for sure. Go to Google on your phone and search for "time" plus a location (like "time perth").




Tip 4 — Flight Status
Time to fly or time to spare? Go to Google on your phone and search for a flight number (like "qf430") to find out if it's on time.




Tip 5 — Stock Quotes
Keeps tabs on your shares. Go to Google on your phone and search for any ticker symbol (like "ASX TLS") to see current market data. Oh no, down again!!!



Tip 6 — Web Dictionary
It's like having a humongous dictionary right in your pocket whenever you need it. Go to Google on your phone and search for "define" plus any word (like "define google") to get definitions and spelling suggestions.



Tip 7 — Live Sports Scores
Keep up to date whilst on a date. Go to Google on your phone and search for your favourite sports team (like "australia cricket") to see game-time updates, recent scores and schedules.




Tip 8 — Movie Times and Locations
When and where can I watch the movie? Go to Google on your phone and search for "movies" plus your location (like "movies bondi junction") to see nearby showtimes, locations, and ratings.




Tip 9 — Find Local Businesses
Looking for chippies in Woodend? Go to Google on your phone and search for a business type plus your location (like "bellevue hill gardener") to see nearby businesse names and locations.




Tip 10 — Language Translator
Go to Google Translate on your phone and type in a phrase (like "find your answers"), select the language you want to translate from and to, then select the "Translate" button.




Tip 11 — Never be Stumped
Set Google as your mobile homepage. Then, the next time you're out with friends or coworkers and get that tough trivia question (like "what is the gestation period of a koala?") just take out your phone and check Google to quickly find out.