Table W5.1
GoogleApplications
SearchApplicationsDescription
Web searchSearch billions of Web pages
Web search featuresSpecial features to help you find exactly what you are looking for
CalculatorEvaluates mathematical expressions
Currency ConversionEasily perform any currency conversion
DefinitionsUse Google to get glossary definitions
I’m Feeling LuckyBypass Google results and go to first Web page returned for your query
MoviesFinds reviews and show times for movies playing near you
Music SearchQuick access to a wide range of music information
PhonebookLook up U.S. street addresses and phone number information
Q&AQuick answers to straightforward questions
Spell CheckerOffers alternative spelling for queries
Stock and Fund QuotesGets current stock and mutual fund quotes and information
Street MapsFinds U.S. street maps
Travel InformationCheck the status of an airline flight in the U.S. or view airport delays or weather
conditions
WeatherCheck current weather conditions and forecast for any location in the U.S.
Web Page TranslationProvides access to Web pages in other languages
AlertsGet e-mail updates on the topics of your choice
BlogsSearch for blogs on topics of your choice
Books Search the full text of books and discover new ones
CatalogsSearch and browse mail-order catalogs
CheckoutComplete online purchases more quickly and securely
Co-opEnables you to customize the web search experience for users of both Google
and your own website
DesktopSearch and personalize your computer
DirectoryBrowse the Web by topic
EarthExplore the world from your PC
FinanceBusiness information, news, and interactive charts
FroogleShop for items to buy online and at local stores
ImagesSearch for images on the Web
LocalFind local businesses and get directions
MapsView maps and get directions
NewsSearch thousands of news stories
News with Archive SearchSearch news stories in archives
NotebookClip and collect information as you surf the Web
Patent SearchSearch the full text of U.S. Patents
ScholarSearch scholarly papers
Specialized SearchesSearch within specific topics
ToolbarAdd a search box to your browser
VideoSearch for videos on Google Video and YouTube
1-800-GOOG-411Search for business telephone listings
Communicate,Show,
and Share ApplicationsDescription
BaseFree online database for user-provided online and offline content, which is
searchable on Google, ranging from help-wanted ads to product reviews
BloggerShare your life online with a blog
CalendarOrganize your schedule and share events with friends
ComputeFeature of Google toolbar that lets your computer work on complex scientific
problems when it would otherwise by idle; work accomplished is automatically
sent via the Internet to scientists who combine it with information sent by
thousands of other users.
Docs & SpreadsheetsCreate and share your projects online and access them from anywhere
ChartsCreate graphs from spreadsheet data in Google Docs & Spreadsheets
GmailFast, searchable electronic mail
GroupsCreate mailing lists and discussion groups
OrkutGoogle social network
PicasaFind, edit, and share your photos
PresentlyCreate presentations
SketchUpCreate 3D models for Google Earth
SitesEnables people to work together on a Site to add file attachments, information
from other Google applications, and new free-form content.
TalkInstant message and call our friends through your computer
YouTubeWatch, upload, and share videos
Mobile ApplicationsDescription
AndroidA complete, open, and free mobile platform
DodgeballMobile social networking that allows you to use short text messages to update
your friends on where you are and what you are doing
HelloAn instant messenger designed for sharing digital pictures
Maps for MobileView maps and get directions on your phone
MobileUse Google on your mobile phone
SMSUse text messaging
Applications to Make Your
Computer Work BetterDescription
Personalized Home PageIncorporates RSS feeds, Gmail, Search History, etc.
PackA free collection of essential software;
includes Google Earth, Google Desktop, Picasa, Google Toolbar, Google
Photos Screensaver, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Reader, Norton Security Scan,
Spyware Doctor Starter Edition
optionally includes Google Talk, Google Video Player, RealPlayer,
GalleryPlayer HD Images, and Skype
Web AcceleratorSpeeds up Web page delivery
Applications to Make Your
Web Site Work BetterDescription
Google Urchin Software Helps optimize your Web site by analyzing your website log files; delivers fast,
interactive reports and graphics on every aspect of your website's traffic and
visitors