Bing Image Match Announced

Bing Image Match AnnouncedIn the summer of 2011, the de facto Internet search engine for many, Google, introduced the Search By Image feature that enabled users to locate (or at least it tries to) just where a particular photo has been used on other websites. How long does it take for one of Google’s major rivals to “reply”’ to Search By Image? Slow and steady might win the race, although it is not likely that this will happen anytime soon as nearly three years down the road, Microsoft has introduced a similar functionally to its Bing search engine, calling it Image Match.

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    Bing Saves Public Beta Launched

    Bing Saves Public Beta LaunchedIt was not too long ago that Microsoft had already sent out invites to a select bunch of people to give their new Bing Saves a runout. Just what the heck is Bing Saves all about? It happens to be a brand new manner for one to be able to save content that is discovered while searching on the website. It seems that Microsoft has gone on the quiet to open up this particular beta test to the masses, so you might want to pay a quick visit to Bing Saves in order to check out just what it offers and the amount of time that it might save you in the long run if you are doing plenty of research online.

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    Windows 8.1 with Bing rumored to ditch licensing fees

    Microsoft is reportedly preparing a “Windows 8.1 with Bing” version of its desktop OS that would supposedly be offered free of licensing fees, as the company experiments with different monetization … Continue reading

    Windows 8.1 With Bing Could Be Attempt At Free Windows Offer

    Windows 8.1 With Bing Could Be Attempt At Free Windows OfferIt was not too long ago when there was a brand new Windows 8.1 Update 1 build which leaked onto the Internet, where it was given the label “Windows 8.1 with Bing.” Taking into consideration how Bing SmartSearch happens to be part of Windows 8.1 already, this has led to many people thinking just what this mysterious SKU is all about when the real deal is introduced to the masses eventually. Unnamed sources today mentioned that Windows 8.1 with Bing happens to be an experiment for Microsoft, where the actual SKU sported minor differences from the other versions of Windows 8.1, and it could very well be one way for Microsoft to lay the bait of Bing-related incentives, so that either consumers or OEMs could enjoy free Windows down the road.

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    iPhone Bing App Updated

    iPhone Bing App UpdatedMicrosoft has just introduced a spanking new update of its Bing app, targeting iPhone users who happen to enjoy this navigational tool. This is a positive development, since it has been several months since Microsoft rolled out a revamped version for all iOS devices. What makes this particular update more special than the rest is this – it is apparently meant just for iPhone owners, and has yet to be optimized for the iPad – or maybe, never. Microsoft did mention that the new features which are introduced in the updated iPhone Bing app were all thrown into the mix because of input from their user base. Among the new additions would be a widget that boasts of a quartet of touch-friendly buttons which would enable users to “return to the homepage, conduct a voice search, conduct a text search or see your Recent searches.”

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    Bing Maps Preview App Offer 15 New 3D Cities

    Bing Maps Preview App Offer 15 New 3D CitiesIt was in December last year when the Bing Maps Preview app on Windows 8.1 was launched, as it opened up the doors to folks who want to explore the world in a totally new manner – one that is touch-friendly, of course. In fact, the folks over at Bing Maps claimed to have flown, driven and processed plenty ever since December 2013 in order to deliver another 15 more 3D cities to the initial launch list.

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    Bing adds 15 new 3D cities to Maps Preview App

    Back in December, Microsoft launched Bing Maps Preview app for Windows 8.1, giving users a touch-centric way to zoom in and around various cities across the globe. Fast-forward two months, … Continue reading

    Microsoft's Cortana Could Combine the Best Parts of Siri and Google Now

    Microsoft's Cortana Could Combine the Best Parts of Siri and Google Now

    Microsoft is late to the game when it comes to putting a digital assistant on its phones, but the wait might be worth it. Sources close to the project have revealed some of the specifics of Microsoft’s upcoming "Cortana" service to The Verge, and it could be the very best of Siri and Google Now.

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    Bing Windows Phone Apps Now Sync With Windows 8 Counterparts

    Bing Windows Phone Apps Now Sync With Windows 8 Counterparts

    Consumers like seamless flow of data, it makes things so much easier, and doesn’t require having to punch in all the details once again on another device. This ease of use feels much more natural, and also ends up saving a lot of time. Microsoft today released updated versions of its Bing Windows Phone apps. These apps are now capable of syncing with their Windows 8 counterparts, so if you start something on Windows Phone, you can pick it up right where you left off on your Windows 8 machine.

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    New Bing Apps For Windows Phone Point To Increasing Platform Unity From Microsoft

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    This morning Microsoft announced updates to Bing apps for Windows Phone (News, Finance, Weather, Sports), and new Bing-based apps for the smartphone platform: Food and Drink, Health and Fitness, and Travel. Comparable apps were already available on Windows 8.1.

    It’s a sensible move given that users of Windows 8.x likely expect their Windows experience to travel to their phone as well, given the platform’s advertised similarity to their normal computing environment.

    Microsoft, however, has added a new wrinkle that should raise your eyebrow:

    Along with fresh features, your personalized content from all 7 of the Bing apps will now roam across all your Windows devices. For example: any places you’ve added in the Bing Weather app will now roam and sync between your Windows PC or Tablet and your Windows Phone! Just set up once with your Microsoft Account, and you’re all set.

    To use the common vernacular, ermergerd, such platform unity.

    Microsoft has hinted that it intends to merge the Windows RT and Windows Phone platforms into something — I don’t really know what that product would look like. What matters in the above is that Microsoft is better at tying together its not-very-discrete operating systems.

    Unlike with Windows 8.x, the above app set is opt-in on Windows Phone. You can Bing on your phone if you want, but if not no worries. For now, at least.

    The new apps look like fine mobile counterparts to their tablet/desktop cousins. This is not the last time that we will see Microsoft work to harmonize the Windows 8.x-Windows Phone user experience.

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