Google rolls out mobile phone barcode scanning

LONDON - Google's online shopping service Product Search has introduced a barcode scanner for Android mobile phone users that allows for price comparison on the fly.

The free application scans barcodes on products and shows the user what the item is retailing for online. It also provides links for products reviews and specs.

Google said the scanner works best for products like electronics, books, movies and video games, but is planning on adding more barcodes for other items.

The app is similar to iPhone's Snaptell, which provides product reviews and price comparison for CDs, books and movies by taking a picture of the product with the iPhone's camera.

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