Google Now becomes way more useful with support for 70 more apps

Google Now just got a lot more powerful. Google is expanding its Android-based predictive search service's capabilities to include 70 more third-party apps, the company announced Tuesday.

The goal of Google Now is to show relevant search results — in the form of "cards" — automatically, without you having to ask. The information is based on your previous actions and browsing history. For example, Google Now may send traffic alerts and route information before your next appointment.

In adding more third-party services, from companies like OpenTable, Eat24, Feedly and Jawbone (you can see a full list of the Google Now-supported apps here), Google's Android app can now pull data from more than 100 different services. Read more...