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Before Smartphones, an Army of Real People Helped You Find Stuff on Google
Business, Spoken
Human-Powered Mobile Search Services Before the Smartphone Era
Explore the world of mobile search before smartphones, featuring human operators who catered to various queries from locating businesses to giving relationship advice. Learn how advancements in technology displaced these services, moving towards automated responses over personal interactions.
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