Finally, Google has launched the ultimate application in South Africa which allows you to not only navigate your way to a “final destination” but to get an idea of what the destination looks like.

Just in time for the Soccer World Cup as promised!

If you have heard of Google’s new “Social Search” and you are wondering what it is all about, you would do well to read the post on Search Engine Land by Danny Sullivan.

There is no doubt in my mind of the potential this holds for Local Search and Business, Google is really “bringing it all together”

Information used to be scarce, now the most valuable commodity is our time and our attention. Online marketers are prepared to bribe you to take a second look at their offering with the promise of a “give away” or a free gift.

Google is doing everything they can to sort through the vast amount of “useless” regurgitated information to deliver the information that is most relevant  to your search, what better way than to include links from your trusted friends or Social Network!

Here is the article

Oct 26, 2009 at 3:38pm ET by Danny Sullivan

This just was just announced a short while ago on the Google Mobile Site. I think the implications for small businesses and local search are profound, it is now more important than ever to claim your Google Local Business listing and make sure it is correctly optimized.!

Google Maps Navigation is an internet-connected GPS navigation system with voice guidance. It is part of Google Maps for mobile and is available for phones with Android 2.0.

Google Maps Navigation uses your phone’s internet connection to give you the latest maps and business data. But that’s not all that’s different about Google’s approach to GPS navigation. Watch the below video to learn more