One of the hottest topics related to Google these days is its decision to release an app for the iPhone. Its Google Mobile App enables searches on the mobile device just by voice queries. These new voice searches represent a great technological upgrade awaited by many, as the technology is expected to significantly speed up the process and also provide a fun experience.

Google had scheduled the release for a certain date but Apple’s approval format demanded a careful inspection of the app, which led to the delay of its availability. Users were able to download the free app from Apple’s App Store staring yesterday and the response so far is extremely positive.

The app uses the iPhone’s location function and provides results taking this aspect into consideration. For example, if a user demands a search for ‘movie times’ or ‘restaurant,’ it will be enough for the device to come up with all the options and details from the area that the user is in.

The voice recognition process is not perfect and there will be certain moments when the search will not lead to the needed results. Still, it appears to have close to 90 percent success rate, especially for the customers using a North American accent and it also helps if the request is made in a quiet environment, in order to sent the message as clear as possible; any interference could lead to word confusions which will demand a new search action.

For those users not interested in the function, there is also the traditional way of accessing Google’s search engines. Users will receive suggestions in the vertical list as they will begin to type, and once the Web site link is pressed, they will be taken directly to the selected page.

AppScout announced the completion of a test session for Google’s new app which reached the conclusion that the service is “easy, quick, and intuitive.”

Computerworld also conducted a series of tests and according to the results, the service managed to recognize correctly the words and phrases in about 80 percent of the cases. The tests were made in a quiet environment while speaking slowly and distinctly. The testers gave it a ‘thumbs up,’ even though they underlined the above mentioned shortcomings.

Google’s Mobile App will probably become a very popular download on Apple’s App Store, because when it comes to voice recognition services, it is without a doubt the best one available at this point.

Google prepared the release of its app on the iPhone because its officials considered that it is in the customers’ best interest to release such a popular service on a product which recorded huge sales and is widely spread on the market. Still, the company might also be planning a release of the app, the same or an improved version, for its own G1 device or for the upcoming G2 phone. For now, the feedback must be analyzed and the flaws reported must be fixed.