The T-Mobile G2x smart phone is an Android Froyo 2.2 smart phone that comes loaded with the Google Places application. Google Places works with Google Maps and the phone%u2019s internal GPS navigation technology to help users find shops, restaurants, attractions and other destinations.
 
The T-Mobile G2X is an Android-based smart phone with a good set of multimedia features and available apps. The phone is equipped with GPS location technology that can be used to find nearby shops and restaurants. The GPS of this device works with Android 2.2 and will locate the position of the user in real time. The positioning information is used by the Places application, a Google service that allows you to search for and find shops, restaurants, bars, hotels, gas stations, ATMs, coffee shops and other destinations that are nearest your real time location.
 
Google Places fill ups its database by allowing business owners to upload their location and other data into the Places system. Since the service was launched in 2010, millions of businesses have opted to join Google Places.  Many even offer special discounts and product offers on their Google Places Pages. Since the GPS system in the phone tracks your location automatically, there is no need for you to input any location data. Basically, Google Places works together with the Google Maps app. You simply pull up the map for your current location and then you will be able to see icons for businesses in your area. To activate Places, you simply drag the Places icon into the home screen. There is a menu screen that appears with choices like Restaurants, Bars, Hotels and it even shows attractions.
 
There is an "Add" option that will allow you to archive locations to the Google Places. Simply select the icon that you want to search for a listing in that category. For example, if you select through the restaurant%u2019s menu you will get a list of nearby places to eat. If there is one that interests you then all you need to do is select the choice and you will be taken to the Places Page for that restaurant.
 
A search box is also included that will allow you to search specifically for shops or restaurants based on specific keywords like the name of the restaurant or the type of food you are interested in. Therefore, if you are hungry for sushi and Japanese food, you can simply search for the keywords %u201Csushi restaurants.%u201D The Places Page will generally include information like hours of operation, prices, parking and menu. You can sometimes find dishes or menus from the restaurant you seek. If you know of a place that you want to add to the database simply select the %u201CAdd%u201D option.
 
The Google Places app is just one of the many features offered by the T-Mobile G2X. Other Android apps that come with the phone include App Sharing, Google Navigation, News and Weather, Videos and Wi-Fi Hotspot and USB Tethering. Google Navigation works with Google Maps and the internal GPS system to provide turn-by-turn guidance for drivers. A variety of T-Mobile G2x accessories are also available. To find accessories, you can search on Google for keywords like T-Mobile G2x case or T-Mobile G2x screen protector.