Google has opened up the Voice Local Search beta for public use
It looks like Google still wants to take over the world, one service at a time. Google recently unveiled the Voice Local Search beta, a new service that allows users to dial a number and get local business information for free.
The Google service will first ask users to either say or enter a city and state, which can be done in three different manners -- either by saying the city and state, saying the zip code, or typing the zip code with the phone's keypad.
Users will then be able to search for local business by either name or category -- for example, you can search for "Performance Bicycle" or "bike shop." The service will then search and connect users to the service for free.
Unfortunately the service is only available in English for businesses and phones located in the United States.
To use the service, dial 1-800-GOOG-411.
As always with beta programs, don't expect it to work normally all the time. Google Voice Local Search may experience periods where it is unavailable, along with not working for all users.
Even though this service is another one that Google will likely have in beta forever, hopefully some of you guys find it useful.
There is a small handful of other services similar to the one Google launched, but Yahoo noticeably does not have one yet. I wouldn't be shocked if you read another news article/blog that describes a type of Yahoo 411 service.
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