Send directions to your Android phone from a desktop Google search

A feature now makes it a snap to send directions from a Google search to your Android handset. All you need to do is to make sure that your phone is properly linked to your Google account, something that you normally do when setting up a new handset. Once you've made sure that you have connected your phone and Google account, the next time you need to search for an address from Google using that big boxy thing on your desk, you can arrange for your Google Maps app to be all ready to give you turn-by-turn navigation.

Once you have Google up on your browser, type in "Send directions." Type ...