With the new Google SMS service, US residents can do basic Google queries from any SMS-capable phone by sending text messages to 46645 (GOOGL). Results usually come within a minute, and are text-based only - no links or other craziness that could screw up an SMS.  So far, you can get local business listings, product prices and comparisons, dictionary definitions, and more is planned soon. So, for instance, enter something like "Starbucks 10016" and you'll get a response with nearest place to get burnt-tasting, overpriced coffee.  Well, near us, anyway, unless you change the "10016." Nice ...