BlackBerry Google App taps into the cloud

Back in January Google updated the Google Mobile App for BlackBerry so it could search on-device email and contacts.

An update has now been released so that the app can also search the cloud to find items in your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Docs.

“Here’s a quick example,” explains Google. “You've just received an email from a friend who's coming with you on a camping trip this weekend and he's reminded you that you should take a look at the checklist to see what you need to bring along. It's been a while since you created the list, but you can just say 'checklist' to Google Mobile App and find it in your Google Docs in a couple of clicks.”

To do this on BlackBerry you’ll need to start Google Mobile App and log into your Google Account (you’ll only need to do this the first time).

For those concerned about security, Google says it takes information security very seriously.

“All your Gmail and Google Docs searches are sent over a secure https connection. Your password is never permanently stored on your phone, and your account details are encrypted during transmission,” says Luis Sigal, Software Engineer.

The updated Google Mobile App is available to download for BlackBerry now.