For those of you using Windows Mobile phones, we have great news. This week we're releasing an update to our Live Search Mobile app for Windows Mobile. With this release, we've added some features that make it easier to find local businesses and to get maps and directions on your mobile phone.
For starters, no more fumbling around with your phone trying to enter your exact location. Location detection helps you automatically find your location even if you're not on a GPS-enabled phone.
We also know that entering text on a mobile phone can be a pain. That's why we first introduced voice input in previous releases. With this release we've also added predictive query input to help speed up your searches. That's a fancy way of saying that after entering a few letters, you can browse through previous searches as well as some suggested ones.
Ever wanted a more detailed view on a specific map? We've added an additional perspective in our mapping called "Bird's Eye." This view gives you a 3D-like view to help you identify places of interest.
Also, if you're not running the latest version of Windows Mobile, don't worry. We have you covered. We've built in support for Windows Mobile 5 phones to make sure that you can use these new features as well.
Give it a try and let us know what you think. Go to wls.live.com on your mobile phone to download the app. For more information about Live Search Mobile and the other platforms we support, check us out from your PC at livesearchmobile.com.
Jeremy Beasley, Product manager, Live Search mobile
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When will there be a version for the southern hemisphere? especially one that includes Australia and New Zealand.
Will there be an update to Live Search for Blackberry Phones anytime soon, especially a version that works on the Blackberry Storm?
When can BlackBerry users expect the new release?
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How does the "locate me" feature work? I have a Samsung Omnia from Verizon without unlocked GPS so it would be nice if this functionality worked. When I try to access it, I get an error message noting that they cannot locate my position (even approximately).
Please help...
i also have an omnia and i get that error message...
HELP!
i've got a motorola q9c verizon locked GPS, the locate me option is greyed out. any fix?
@Glen Roberts: We currently have no plans to release this app in Australia and New Zealand but this could change.
@Hani, @Anatha: We are considering updates to our Blackberry app in the near future.
@Mike Dyenson: Mike, the "locate me" feature does not currently work on your phone due to your provider not enabling GPS on all of their devices.
@Aleis: Aleis, if you are also on Verizon network, the "locate me" feature does not work due to your provider not enabling GPS on all of their devices.
It would be nice to have Android support (iPhone also but that's more of a closed market to get into).
Can I just mention - props for letting users of unknown devices click through anyway rather than just blocking them.
Thanks, love the "catch-up" features (relative to what we're used to with desktop Search). However, you shouldn't even be mentioning 3D (that includes 3D-like) because it has nothing to do with 3D. It's a photographic closeup you're offering, without the image rotate that we get on the Desktop. It's that image-rotate capability that simulates 3D, and it ain't on the Mobile version. Anyway, thanks again for keeping it fresh.
I'm interested to know how you determine the location of the user. Is it based on triangulation algorithms or are you (Microsoft) having to pay the carriers to return it?
And the next obvious question... can we tap into it and then write our own location aware apps for Windows Mobile...?
Very cool.
The Locate Me thing doesn't work well in rural areas. Live Search places me about 10 miles away from where I actually am and also lists the wrong zip code to the city. Sorry to reference Google, but their GoogleMaps app is within a mile or so for accuracy.
Regardless, this has been a fantastic release of Live Search for WinMo. Thanks!
I can't enter addresses like I used to under the 'Directions' mode. Now when I enter a new location it starts searching for places around me and it can't find the new address I put in! Before it was so easy, what am I doing wrong?
I also have an Omnia and the "locate me" feature does not work.Maybe Verizon has locked this feature?
Need help!
