Bing App Updated with Free Turn-by-Turn Navigation for Windows Phones

Microsoft just announced two new features to the Bing app for Windows phones. The first is a redesign to the home page to match with its iPhone counterpart. The clear UI provides faster access to common searches, such as Movies and Traffic.

The second big feature is turn-by-turn navigation for Windows 6.x phones, powered by Bing Maps. Microsoft Tellme team’s expertise in voice applications has contributed to deliver an amazingly lifelike voice experience for the turn-by-turn navigation. If you have a Windows phones on Sprint, T-Mobile, or AT&T you can use the voice guided navigation.

Now when getting directions with Bing, you’ll see a new “Navigate” button. By selecting it, Bing will calculate your route, and guide you as you drive. You can select the fastest or shortest route, choose to avoid traffic and/or tolls, get a map or a list of directions, and see arrows and hear alerts to know which way to turn next. 

The navigation feature is compatible with the phones below. If you have one of these and are in the U.S., check your phone for the update or go to m.bing.com.

Windows phone

HTC Fuze, HTC Pure, HTC HD2, HTC Tilt 2, HTC Touch Diamond 2, HTC Touch HD, HTC Touch Pro, HTC Touch Pro 2, Motorola Q9c, Samsung Jack, Samsung Omnia II, Samsung Propel, T-Mobile Dash 3G

[Source Bing for Mobile]

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