Live Search - Next Wave
Since we launched the August release of our Live Search and Live Services, the response from people the press and just everyday folk has been tremendous and we could not be more thrilled with the interest.
However, that was not the end of it...the momentum continues with the announcement of the final pieces of the update to Live Search are now available.
These new features include significant innovations in local search, mapping, imagery, and driving directions as well as new services to make the mobile search experience easy and powerful.
Local Search and Mapping Enhancements (can be accessed via www.live.com maps tab or directly from maps.live.com)
· Innovative driving directions. The new Live Search offers more accurate and easy-to-use driving directions, including dynamic rerouting of directions based on real-time traffic information, one-click directions that allow drivers to get only essential directions to their destination with no starting point needed, and inline hints that tell drivers if they have gone too far based on local landmarks. Combined with new, one-page printing, these new enhancements have taken driving directions to the next level.
· Innovative visualization and 3-D. Live Search has increased its coverage of bird’s-eye and 3-D imagery.
· Innovative local content index including user-generated content. Live Search now includes broad access to user-generated content from Live Search and from across the entire Web.
Mobile Enhancements (can be accessed via m.live.com from any phone)
· Live Search for Windows Mobile with voice input. The updated Live Search for Windows Mobile now includes voice input (beta version), petrol prices, and hours of operation for businesses.
· Live Search 411 (US ONLY). Live Search now has a new toll-free number, users can simply dial (800) CALL-411 (800-225-5411) and say the city and state, then ask for the business or business category to hear a list of options. Users say “Connect me,” to instantly connect to the business.
· Live Search for use with BlackBerry® Devices. Live Search designed for use with BlackBerry devices is in beta.
You can only benefit from these innovations and you can only benefit if you use it.
Here is a challenge for you....Use http://www.live.com for 2 weeks...if you don't like it ...tell me why...if you do..tell the world.
