Nothing is suprising from google, at least not any more. I was using the mapping service online, and noticed a link, "Google maps on your cell phone". I thought it was worth looking into.

http://www.google.com/glm/index.html?utm_source=us-et-localhpp&utm_medium=et&utm_campaign=gl

It's really cool. They start by asking you about the make/model of your cellular phone, answering these questions generate a link for your phone to download their application. After it's installed, it's just like google maps online, just smaller.

It's something that I could totally use, especially when you're not in a vehicle w/ navigation. All of the 'data' is sent over the net to your phone, just like a typical server to internet web browser session. It was remarkably fast too. And you can do a lot of the cool things that you can online, view satellite imagery, get driving directions, and much more.

Check it out.