Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Google has enabled new sync features between desktop computers and mobile devices, specifically for local search and query suggestions. You need to be signed in, of course, to makes use of the sync. Here’s what to expect if you do:

Local

If you’re searching on Google Maps, you can star various local businesses. Later, you can pull them up on your phone on Google.com under the Local section. Just look for “Starred Places.” Once you bring them up, you can access mobile optimized Place Pages, the new local content pages Google just released.