We have recently updated the Bing for Mobile Blackberry app.  You can now access Bing Maps by pressing the Bing Maps icon from your Blackberry device.  We have also updated the home screen and added a launcher so you can access local, maps, directions and news faster.                              ...
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Today we are happy to announce the first official Bing for Mobile Android App available to Verizon customers.  You can now download the free Bing App from your Verizon Wireless Android phones’ Marketplace.  The app homepage features the Bing image of the day, complete with clickable hotspots that you can explore and discover related trivia.  Did you miss one of the latest images? Don’t worry; you can still swipe through...
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Are you a fan of instant answers on Bing? Well in case you didn’t know, you can even get instant answers on your phone.  Instant answers show up at the top of your search results, offering the most relevant information to help you find what you are searching for without having to click on multiple links.  This is especially great if you are looking for movie show times, flight status, weather, stock quotes or local listings.  ...
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When you’re out and about and need to find somewhere to go, you probably want to search around where you are right now. The Local section on m.bing.com does just that.  Using the GPS on your phone (or nearby cell towers), Bing shows you a list of suggestions based their popularity, your location, and the time of day. You can choose the radius for your search, narrowing to .5 miles for congested areas.  Searching in the morning...
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Since the launch of the Bing for Mobile iPhone app, we’ve heard some great feedback and are excited that Bing is showing up more and more as the search option for those using Safari on iOS4. We’re happy you are giving Bing a try and are enjoying some of the features like social, shopping, and the fresh homepage image every day. Over the past few months the Bing team has been partnering with a number of companies on various apps for...
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Do you ever find yourself standing in front of the movie theater trying to figure out what movie to go to? Or how about you are in the car with friends looking for a place to eat.  Wouldn’t it be helpful to hear what your friends are saying about a movie, restaurants or a product while you are on the go?  As highlighted in the Bing For iPhone Update blog post there is a feature called Social search, where you can search through...
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As mobile shopping gets more popular, we want to help you to find and shop products on your iPhone even more effortless.  The new Bing for Mobile iPhone app includes a Shopping section where you can find products, see ratings, and read reviews.  Search with your camera, your voice, or your keyboard to find brand-name products and compare prices.  Not sure what to get for her birthday?  No problem, we provide you with a list of...
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Comparison shopping has been around for ages and all of us do it. Whether checking different stores to compare prices or reading reviews on various products, there’s just something about getting the best deal on the best product that validates the entire shopping experience (or maybe that’s just me).  As more and more activities become mobile, comparison shopping is as well. In fact, research shows that 56% of iPhone users compare...
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This week, Microsoft took the wraps off Windows Phone 7, as reviewers have begun publishing in-depth reviews of the new experience from Windows Phone (congratulations to our colleagues over in Windows Phone Team ). Like lots of others at Microsoft, we’re device geeks who couldn’t wait to get our hands on what is shaping up to be an elegant, intuitive experience spanning lots of the common things we all need to get done each day. Not...
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This is a big week for the Bing mobile team. First, not only is our updated iPhone app available in the app store, but we just rolled out a big update for people who want to use Bing from a mobile browser on their high-end smartphones. We all love our apps, but sometimes it’s easier to search from the browser instead of through an app. The good news is that many newer phones have powerful browsers, so Bing (m.bing.com) can look and act like...
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