With all the hype about Google mobile this holiday season, the next year could witness an open war between Apple and Google. Looks like Microsoft has already started preparing to gain from the war between Google and Apple. After a long wait, Microsoft has plunged in the iPhone app with its latest Bing App. Whats more? The free app has already been approved by Apple and is available in the app store for download on your iPhone and iPod touch.
In their blog Bing mentioned
Let’s talk about some cool stuff you can do with the Bing App. Our investments in voice search (you may have played with them on Windows phones or BlackBerry already) continues in our iPhone App and works great for map locations as well as old fashioned web search. Just say “San Francisco weather,” for a quick result, or even say a full address for a map or directions. Try something complex, like “1 Microsoft Way, Redmond 98052.” (Yes, I know how to get to work.) Hold the phone to your ear and speak, or press the mic button—simple.
The home screen shows the Bing image of the day with click able hotspots.
Blog also said
“We’ve got smooth mapping action. Swipe through each step of the directions, and check out how fast the map pans and zooms … For times when you only have one hand free and can’t pinch, there is a handy zoom-out button.”
The new app has already started making waves and users are enjoying the interface and the new experience. There are various other features such as movies, news and flight status.
This one looks like a tough competition to Google. I wonder how Google would answer back, would it be through iPhone app or through android app!
If this promotion by Google is successful, then not only would Motorola receive a much needed boast, but Google Android will establish itself in the mobile market. At the same time it would indirectly give Apple the competition it has never received.