Bing mobile search app launched for the iPhone

MICROSOFT‘s search engine, Bing, has been launched on the App Store, so it can now be downloaded by iPhone users.

The move has been seen by industry analysts as a further sign that Apple and Microsoft are moving closer together.

The Bing iPhone app brings the Microsoft "decision" engine to the iPhone platform, with access to maps, directions, location-based searches, image search and voice activated searches.

The Bing Blog, said of the launch: “Our investments in voice search continues in our iPhone App and works great for map locations as well as old fashioned web search. Just say “San Francisco weather,” for a quick result, or even say a full address for a map or directions. Try something complex, like “1 Microsoft Way, Redmond 98052.” Hold the phone to your ear and speak, or press the mic button—simple.”

“Speaking of directions (ha), looking for a coffee shop nearby? Bing automatically finds your location. It’s also easy to discover a new spot by category such as restaurants, banks, theaters and choose whether you want walking or driving directions.“

Microsoft's Bing is currently available on Windows Mobile, RIM's Blackberry and various other mobile platforms.

Comments:

Julian Jordan
Date: 17/12/2009 15:10:26

It doesn't actually mention in the story here, but the app is a FREE download!

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