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Bing on WinMo Now Tells You Where to Go

May 11, 2010, 12:40 PM by Philip Berne

Microsoft has added a free turn-by-turn navigation feature to its Bing searchable maps application on Windows Mobile phones. WinMo phones on AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint should all be able to download the bing app from m.bing.com and take advantage of the new features. According to a post on the official Bing community blog, the new navigation software takes advantage of Microsoft's Tellme team for lifelike voice instructions.

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retrocool

May 11, 2010, 2:53 PM

'Bing on WinMo'

"Bubba-boo, Windows Mobile isn't half as sweet as Florida orange juice... bubba-booooo..."

Mektah

Ya but free navigation is awesome, if only they added an option to pre-download routes to use offline.

netboy

May 11, 2010, 8:02 PM

will google follow suit?

will google follow suit and offer gps navigation for windows mobile?

gstaytru

May 11, 2010, 1:39 PM

Why not on Verizon?

I find it strange that this feature will be enabled on Window mobile phones on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile but not Verizon. Does anyone know why?

gringo.mexican112

because they suck 😁

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trey1475

gstaytru said:
I find it strange that this feature will be enabled on Window mobile phones on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile but not Verizon. Does anyone know why?

I have the HTC Touch Pro 2 on Verizon Wireless and I can co...
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Disrespect

May 11, 2010, 12:54 PM

Microsoft trying to make a comeback

Its interesting because I really think Google is positioning themselves to grab market share from the PC windows and mac OS by acquiring the 3d desktop company, the invention of android and etc.

It will be interesting to see what happens in the next and coming years.

Jayshmay

It sure will be! ! !

Mektah

Microsoft needs a gamechanger, almost everything they are doing now is just to keep in the race. Itunes is what turned the corner for Apple, Google practically owning the search engine world is what's keeping Android afloat. Microsoft has the window...
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