Microsoft Releases bing App for iOS and Android!

[Jon Westfall]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://informationweek.com/news/windows/microsoft_news/231902267?cid=RSSfeed_IWK_All' target='_blank'>http://informationweek.com/news/win...RSSfeed_IWK_All</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Microsoft said it has released an app that allows users of Apple and Android-based mobile devices to access its Bing search engine, a move that could expose Redmond's search technology to a wider audience but also raises questions about the company's confidence in its own platforms."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/adt/auto/1320685383.usr7.jpg" style="border: 0px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>Think of it what you will, bing is a viable alternative to another very well known search engine, and now Android users have a new native app for it!</p>

[Sven Johannsen]

"That may be why, according to Basu, Microsoft's Bing is now available for Apple and Google-powered devices, and not for Windows Phone 7. The latter, however, is coming--along with a Bing app for Blackberry. "We're working to release the same consistent experience for RIM and Windows Phone 7 devices in the future," said Basu."

Maybe he should pick up a Windows Phone and play with it. I seem to get Bing when I hit the dedicated search button on the front, with quick access to Local Scout, audio and visual search capabilities. Not sure what this consistant experience is he is talking about. Bing has been on my iOS devices for a while, and it won't load on my Android tablet. In WP it's built into the OS. Don't think I really need a standalone app as well.

I have always wondered if people in differnt divisions at MS talk to each other. I am starting to wonder if those in the same division do.