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The official blog of the Bing team at Microsoft

August, 2010

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  • In need of a World of Warcraft weapons, items or loot?

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    Recently we partnered with our friends over at Wowhead.com to create a Bing Visual search gallery of the hottest World of Warcraft in-game weapons and gear . Looking for a Deadly Gladiator’s Bonegrinder or an Argent Skeleton Crusher? You can now...
  • Exciting News From Bing and Yahoo! (Again)

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    Last week we shared the exciting fact that we had completed the migration of web search results for our search alliance with Yahoo!. Today we reached another important milestone as we will be inviting Yahoo! Search Marketing to begin their transition...
  • Bing for Mobile comes to your Verizon Android

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    Today we are happy to announce the first official Bing for Mobile Android App available to Verizon customers. You can now download the free Bing App from your Verizon Wireless Android phones’ Marketplace. The app homepage features the Bing image...
  • Access the Great Food and Music of Portland with Bing

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    Earlier this year we launched A New Entertainment Experience for Bing , and part of those new features was a new way to really Experience the music with Bing . We have found that Bing shares a passion and enthusiasm for music with music fans everywhere...
  • Exciting News From Bing and Yahoo!

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    In our last update we shared that we had begun testing Bing results in Yahoo! search as we move forward with our transition. Today I am happy to share that Bing is powering Yahoo!’s search results in the US and Canada (English only for now, the...
  • “Instant Answers” with Bing for Mobile

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    Are you a fan of instant answers on Bing? Well in case you didn’t know, you can even get instant answers on your phone. Instant answers show up at the top of your search results, offering the most relevant information to help you find what you are...
  • Local search on m.bing.com

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    When you’re out and about and need to find somewhere to go, you probably want to search around where you are right now. The Local section on m.bing.com does just that. Using the GPS on your phone (or nearby cell towers), Bing shows you a list of...
  • iPhone App Mania with Bing

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    Since the launch of the Bing for Mobile iPhone app, we’ve heard some great feedback and are excited that Bing is showing up more and more as the search option for those using Safari on iOS4. We’re happy you are giving Bing a try and are enjoying...
  • Using your social network to search with your Bing for Mobile iPhone app

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    Do you ever find yourself standing in front of the movie theater trying to figure out what movie to go to? Or how about you are in the car with friends looking for a place to eat. Wouldn’t it be helpful to hear what your friends are saying about...
  • Answering your questions with Bing and Wolfram Alpha

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    Have your kids ever asked you a question for a school paper or homework that you wish you knew? Have you given an answer that you “think” you remember from your days in school, knowing that the information you were about to give might be very...
  • Bing Coming to a Sheraton Resort and Hotel Near You

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    Today Starwood Hotels and Resorts unveiled a new integrated online experience for Sheraton guests featuring Bing. The new “Sheraton Guest Portal powered by Bing” will help you navigate your stay, get hotel information and discover information...
  • Shop with ease with your Bing for Mobile iPhone App

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    As mobile shopping gets more popular, we want to help you to find and shop products on your iPhone even more effortless. The new Bing for Mobile iPhone app includes a Shopping section where you can find products, see ratings, and read reviews. Search...
  • Getting Ready for the School Year with Bing

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    Are the class lists up yet? Are you starting to look into what school supplies are on your list this year? Well if you are like many of the families right now your kids have started to get the itch to get their school stuff in order. Bing is here to help...
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