Next time you’ve lost your cellphone, let Google maps help you find it.
\nIf you search for a business using Google maps, the site will offer to place the call for you. Type in your number and it will place a call to your cellphone or land line and then connect you to the business after you pick up.
\nIf you lose your cell phone, just use the service and then simply ignore the call from Google.
\nIt’s a lot less embarrassing than admitting you’ve lost your cell phone and need someone to call it for you. From Google:<\/p>\n
There are two things that I really like about this. The business’s phone number is automatically stored in your caller ID so you can easily call back in the future. And by checking the box to remember your phone number, you can make future calls from Google Maps with just two mouse clicks (and picking up your phone, of course).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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