Search engine giant Google is taking its mobile device offering in a new direction with the launch of local services that deliver maps, directions and business listings to advanced mobile phones and other wireless handhelds.

The company has added a link to its site that enables those with XHTML-enabled mobile devices to enter a search term and a location to receive map results from Google Local.

The local services are initially available in the U.S. and Canada.

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