Google Local coming to the BlackBerry is a something that ought to have happened a long time ago, in my opinion.

BlackBerry owners, Research In Motion, has teamed up with Google to offer Google Talk instant messaging and Google Local for mobile on BlackBerry devices.

Google Talk for BlackBerry, a version of the instant messaging application specifically designed for BlackBerry handsets, will allow users to send and receive instant text messages with other members of the Google Talk community, while on the go.

Use of Google Talk requires a Gmail account which can be obtained when invited by another Gmail user or by visiting google.com.

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