Microsoft Adds Touch Power and Additional Features to Bing for Mobile
Today Microsoft released an update to the Bing for mobile browser at m.bing.com. It’s available in 31 countries for just about any phone with an internet connection. In addition to being a great resource for local searches, quick answers, and maps, at also brings some new features as follows: NFL feature – type a team or player and see upcoming games, stats, and scores. While the game is on, you can get real-time updates on the plays. (U.S. only)
Flight status – enter the airline and flight number and get the latest departure and landing times.
Bing for touch devices – Great news for you touch phone owners in the U.S.: Microsoft have a new version of Bing just for high-resolution touch devices. Microsoft optimized for touch navigation to make the most of your phone, and added a great new Movies feature. Search for Movies in your city, and you’ll see the movies playing nearby, showtimes, overviews, and even trailers and video clips.
You can get to this version by going to m.bing.com with your iPhone, Zune HD, T-Mobile G1, Verizon Imagio, or Samsung Omnia. Microsoft will be adding support for new devices over the next couple of months.
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