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LSMobile · 10-16-2007, 01:32 AM

We've just announced a new version of the Live Search application for BlackBerry devices. This one's been re-designed from the ground up with a completely new UI, simple network detection, GPS integration and a lot more!

Download it by pointing your BlackBerry browser to:

http://wls.live.com

Please read the FAQ if you experience trouble downloading or using the application at:

http://wls-beta.members.winisp.net/bbfaq.htm

Of course, since we've re-done the app, we haven't taken the Beta tag off...yet. =) We'd love to hear your feedback before we do so, at:

lsmobile@microsoft.com.

You can find out more about the app HERE.

** Updated: version 2.0.3048.13898 (May '08) **

Live Search for BlackBerry Beta (BlackBerry OS 4.1 or later)

What is Live Search for BlackBerry?
Live Search for BlackBerry is the essential mobile companion xxx8211; it is an application you can install on your BlackBerry phone that makes it easy to search for business, get driving directions, view maps with up-the-minute traffic information and much more when youxxx8217;re on the go.

Whatxxx8217;s New?

The new version of Live Search for BlackBerry has the following new features:
xxx8226; Contact Integration. Save a search result to your contacts for quick access later.
xxx8226; Mail to a Friend. Send a text message with search result details to a friend.
xxx8226; Speech Recognition (for GSM devices with BlackBerry OS 4.2 and later). No need to type xxx8211; for yellow page listings, just say what you want to find!
xxx8226; Web Search. Initiate a web search from within the application just by clicking the xxx8216;Webxxx8217; icon to get results from various other scopes, e.g. Web, News, Images, and more.
xxx8226; Weather. Get current weather conditions and a 4-day forecast for your current location.
xxx8226; Improved Searching. Speak or type an address into the main search box xxx8211; try saying xxx8220;One Microsoft Way Redmond Washingtonxxx8221; or your home address.
xxx8226; Increased Traffic Coverage. Up-to-minute traffic info for more cities, e.g. Dallas, Indianapolis, and more.

Same As It Ever Wasxxx8230;

xxx8226; Local Search. Search yellow and white page listings near you.
xxx8226; Driving Directions. After finding a business, get directions to your destination.
xxx8226; Maps. Smooth panning/zooming experience with maps optimized for readability and efficient use of your data connection.
xxx8226; Traffic. View maps with up-to-the minute traffic information.
xxx8226; GPS Integration. Track your progress along a route by clicking Menu > Center On GPS when youxxx8217;re viewing the route on a map.
xxx8226; Movie Showtimes. Quickly browse movie show times near you organized by movie or by theater.

We want your feedback!
Please send all feedback, suggestions, bugs, and questions to lsmobile@microsoft.com.

Happy Searching!
-- The Live Search for mobile Team

10-16-2007, 01:32 AM	#1
LSMobile Knows Where the Search Button Is Join Date: Oct 2007 Model: Curve PIN: N/A Carrier: T-Mobile Posts: 21	Live Search for BlackBerry! (May '08) Please Login to Remove! We've just announced a new version of the Live Search application for BlackBerry devices. This one's been re-designed from the ground up with a completely new UI, simple network detection, GPS integration and a lot more! Download it by pointing your BlackBerry browser to: http://wls.live.com Please read the FAQ if you experience trouble downloading or using the application at: http://wls-beta.members.winisp.net/bbfaq.htm Of course, since we've re-done the app, we haven't taken the Beta tag off...yet. =) We'd love to hear your feedback before we do so, at: lsmobile@microsoft.com. You can find out more about the app HERE. Updated: version 2.0.3048.13898 (May '08) Live Search for BlackBerry Beta (BlackBerry OS 4.1 or later) What is Live Search for BlackBerry? Live Search for BlackBerry is the essential mobile companion xxx8211; it is an application you can install on your BlackBerry phone that makes it easy to search for business, get driving directions, view maps with up-the-minute traffic information and much more when youxxx8217;re on the go. Whatxxx8217;s New? The new version of Live Search for BlackBerry has the following new features: xxx8226; Contact Integration. Save a search result to your contacts for quick access later. xxx8226; Mail to a Friend. Send a text message with search result details to a friend. xxx8226; Speech Recognition (for GSM devices with BlackBerry OS 4.2 and later). No need to type xxx8211; for yellow page listings, just say what you want to find! xxx8226; Web Search. Initiate a web search from within the application just by clicking the xxx8216;Webxxx8217; icon to get results from various other scopes, e.g. Web, News, Images, and more. xxx8226; Weather. Get current weather conditions and a 4-day forecast for your current location. xxx8226; Improved Searching. Speak or type an address into the main search box xxx8211; try saying xxx8220;One Microsoft Way Redmond Washingtonxxx8221; or your home address. xxx8226; Increased Traffic Coverage. Up-to-minute traffic info for more cities, e.g. Dallas, Indianapolis, and more. Same As It Ever Wasxxx8230; xxx8226; Local Search. Search yellow and white page listings near you. xxx8226; Driving Directions. After finding a business, get directions to your destination. xxx8226; Maps. Smooth panning/zooming experience with maps optimized for readability and efficient use of your data connection. xxx8226; Traffic. View maps with up-to-the minute traffic information. xxx8226; GPS Integration. Track your progress along a route by clicking Menu > Center On GPS when youxxx8217;re viewing the route on a map. xxx8226; Movie Showtimes. Quickly browse movie show times near you organized by movie or by theater. We want your feedback! Please send all feedback, suggestions, bugs, and questions to lsmobile@microsoft.com. Happy Searching! -- The Live Search for mobile Team Last edited by LSMobile; 05-15-2008 at 10:50 PM..
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