Telecom Paper reports that Google Voice Search now supports Dutch on iPhones and Android-based mobile devices.
Speech Enabled Mobile Services Start Removing Obstacles to Adoption
Over on Internet2go.com, Greg Sterling posted some thoughts about Google Voice Search.
Goog411 Has Served Its Purpose
Google announced that it will stop offering its free, automated directory assistance service (1-800-GOOG411), effective November 11
Google Has People Talking About Two-Factor Authentication
Earlier this week, Eran Feigenbaum, Director of Security for Google Apps posted this on the Google Enterprise Blog. In an effort to attain greater acceptance among enterprise IT departments, Google has added a second factor – in this case a four-digit code transmitted to a registered wireless devices as an SMS-based text message – to its log-in procedures.
Sterling Spots Click-to-Call in Google Search Results
In case you’re not looking over at Greg Sterling’s Screenwerk site, here’s a link to his sighting a “Click-to-Call” mashup in Google search results.
GM’s OnStar to Add Speech-Enabled Facebook
GM is not about to let Ford Sync (along with Microsoft) steal all the publicity (and corresponding profits) around voice control of automotive features. Later this month, it is adding several new features to its venerable OnStar service, transforming it from a vehicle tracking, diagnostics and safety feature to a speech-enabled social medium.
Vlingo Checks In with New Social App for Android
Greg Sterling has tried the new Vlingo app for Android and posted his impression on the Internet2Go Blog.
Voice Actions for Android: Speechable Moments From Google Spell New Market Dynamics
Google stocked the Android App store with a set of new “Voice Actions” Applications. From a functional point of view, it is the superset of speech-enabled mobile services.
Google Lab’s “App Inventor” is Unvarnished RC
Over on Internet2Go.net, Greg Sterling provides great background and commentary regarding anew service from Google Labs called “App Inventor”.
Baidu Staffing up for Automated Voice Search
Baidu, the giant search provider in China, has published hiring specifications for a full staff of speech recognition specialists.