Google Releases IPhone-Specific Interface (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - In its never-ending quest for platforms, Google has turned its attention to Apple's iPhone. On Wednesday, the search giant announced an iPhone version of its home page, and its approach might point the way to how it sees mobile applications working in a new, open environment.
Ask.com To Unveil New Privacy Control (AP) AP - Hoping to establish itself as the Internet's least intrusive search engine, Ask.com is empowering people to prevent their search requests from being deposited in data banks.
IPhone Tops List Of 2007 Google Searches (Reuters) Reuters - Technology and entertainment topped Google Inc's searches in 2007, with the iPhone grabbing the No. 1 slot on a list of the fastest-rising search terms in the United States, the company said on Tuesday.
Ask.com Gives Privacy Control To Users (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - On Tuesday, Ask.com launched a new product designed to give consumers more control over the privacy of their online searches, but at least one privacy guru remains skeptical about its effectiveness in a Google-driven search world.
Microsoft Sells Banner Ads On MSN Mobile (AP) AP - Microsoft Corp. has started placing advertisements on the U.S. version of MSN Mobile, a Web portal for cell phone browsers that connects users with Hotmail, instant messaging, search, news and other content.
Google Seeks To Open Wireless Market (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - With 35 million U.S. cell phone users, the mobile ad market is potentially huge. Market research firm EMarketer estimates it could grow to a $16 billion industry. That figure has certainly grabbed the attention of Internet search companies, which have made billions from online ads.
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