14 DAY TRIAL // Redmond-based software giant Microsoft has launched about a half a year ago a new version of its search engine, which comes under the name of Bing. The solution is also available for those who browse over the Internet from their mobile phones, and, as many of you might have heard already, is set to power the phones launched on the US market via wireless carrier Verizon.
In line with the partnership between Microsoft and Verizon, one of the smartphones that Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion has recently delivered to users, and which can be purchased via Big Red in the US, already offers the search/decision engine to users: the BlackBerry Curve 8530. The new BlackBerry handset adds up to the list of other devices from RIM that already enjoy Microsoft’s search engine, namely Curve, Curve World Edition, Storm, and Storm 2.
One of these phones, namely the BlackBerry Storm 2, hasn't been available for purchase for too long, yet it came to the market via Verizon with Bing included on it right from the start. According to Microsoft, Bing on Storm was received pretty well, and here it includes both the original BlackBerry touchscreen device and the sequel.
“Mobile momentum continues and this is a big one: the new Bing application is now available for BlackBerry Curve devices in the US. When you buy a new BlackBerry Curve 2 (8530) from Verizon, you’ll get the Bing app automatically. If you have another type of Curve, head over to m.bing.com/download with your phone to download the app. People were excited about the Bing app on BlackBerry Storm and we can’t wait to hear from you about having Bing on your Curve,” is what the company states on Bing's blog.
The mobile version of Bing has seen a great deal of enhancements lately, and there is even a mobile Bing app available for some users, not to mention a series of Bing ringtones that Microsoft put up for download. The search engine faces a strong competition from Google, and Microsoft seems to be working hard on gaining as much market share as possible in the mobile area, just as it does on the desktop segment.
