Blackberry to Support Google Messaging

BlackBerry announced today it will support Google's Instant messaging service "Talk" soon, as well as the Google Local mapping programs. Google Talk will be launched sometime this spring. Although Google Talk is not the only instant messaging service available through BlackBerry, it is likely to become the most used. It will require a Google Gmail account but both services will be free. BlackBerry users will be able to use Google Local to view maps, find local businesses and get directions.

Motorola Inc. announced last week that it will produce web-enabled phones which will give easy access to the Google search engine.