Now to get users to do the best they can with AdSense, Google has created Newbie Central, an AdSense Help Center section that walks new users through resources for publishers. In it, Google has listed out advanced AdSense features and things that are required to maximize Google AdSense profits. It it, Google lists out Ad Formats, Channels, AdSense for Search, Referrals and Optimization tips.

When on the 411 call, simply say “map it”, and you’ll get sent a text message with the details of your search. Not only that but Google will send you a link to a map of your results right on your mobile phone.

The 1-800-GOOG-411 service allows users to call the number to get voice search results, and connect to those businesses by mobile phone.

Picasa Web Albums now has the ability to drag and drop imagery right onto a map, so you can pinpoint the exact locations where your pictures were taken. This new Map my Photos feature can be done by entering the location in the Place Taken field, or by dropping single images onto a map. Maps can then be shared, and even viewed in Google Earth.

Google has also introduced a Picasa Web Albums built exclusively for mobile devices. By visiting http://photos.google.com and entering your Picasa credentials, you are brought to a list of your available photo sets. Photos can then be viewed and downloaded onto your device. Just make sure you have a nice size data plan before viewing them. Comments can also be made on your friends photos by entering the My Favorites sections.

Some slight, ok, a major interface overhaul has been made to the Google Docs online interface. Users can now welcome a slick new folder system, with a new feature to view Docs or Spreadsheets by type, shared by user and drag and drop functionality. Think Windows Explorer view. Its now easier than ever to open, create and organize your documents and spreadsheets online.

Now lets get some folders for Gmail, please.

Microsoft has not made it possible in Vista for search defaults to be changed in a universal way. They have kept the search system as a default throughout all of Windows Explorer.

GrandCenral is a business that will give you one phone number, for all of your phone for life. Their $6 Million in capital raised led them to beta launch last September with lots of success in the online space, unfortunately the product wasn’t ready, and the bandwagon slowed down earlier this year. However, they have been working hard this year with a mobile release among others.

So what does the Google Washington team do? They dont just hang out in a lobby all day doing nothing! Ok bad joke, they lobby to try and protect Google’s constantly expanding products and acquisitions from antitrust challenges. Fighting against anything from business dealings and censorships in China, to their recent complaint against Microsoft’s Windows Vista about being anti-competitive. They of course have just won this argument, and Microsoft has agreed to make changes in the Vista OS to make it easier to use non Microsoft search applications.

Google has been growing by leaps and bounds ever since it started, with phenomenal growth rates over the past few years, what can they do to maintain this growth? Schmidt says that an important strategy Google is undertaking will be to concentrate on providing applications and other services to business consumers. Small business and universities will become a significant part of the plan for Google since they both utilize the search giants sales and infrastructure. This is extremely evident in the past few years since Google has introduced business targeted hardware and applications, the Google Search appliance, Google Mini and the Google Apps Premier Edition.

Even as Schmidt claims they are not in a competition with Microsoft, they are poised to take control of the online office application market.