This release shows Microsoft’s willingness to support competing mobile platforms. That might seem a bit strange, since this release comes only a few days after high ranking Microsoft official, Craig Mundie, went on the record as saying that the iPad is only a “fad”.
Nevertheless the Bing for iPad app brings some neat features that are not available on the web version. The app includes a a new custom design with an opening page that show you a quick rundown of everything essential like local weather, top news, maps, and movies. There is also a a new Trends feature, which is exclusive to the iPad version. It offers the user a overview of all trending topics on Bing. The next big feature is Bing’s Voice Search powered by TellMe. If you have used the voice search on the Google iPad app, then you would know how handy of a feature this is. Add the special swiping gesture, and the fact that the Bing team built this up from scratch for a touch-based tablet experience, and you get yourself a pretty cool app.
Bing for iPad is pretty straightforward. It brings their mantra of ”helping people stop searching and start deciding”, into a nice visual fold with a comfortable user experience. What more could you ask for from Microsoft? The Bing for iPad app is free and is available now for download on the iTunes App Store.
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KDE has launched a Partner Network for its Vivaldi tablet, the first ever KDE powered tablet. The Vivaldi tablet is a 7-inch tablet which will run on Mer Linux or KDE Plasma Active with an ARM-based processor. This tablet will be shipped from the next month for around €200 (~$314.74). The company did not announce the US price yet. Unfortunately, the company does not accept the pre-orders at this time.
Verizon Wireless brings a cell phone that is specially built for the travelers. The full QWERTY phone is global ready, i.e. ready to roam with you in over 200 countries. It is a great phone for frequent flyers who needs stay connected where ever they go. This phone is slim, lightweight design and can be carried easily. Other features include TXT/Email, Stereo Bluetooth support, 2MP camera and a large 2.4-inch screen.
Dell’s consumer products division is not doing well lately, because of competition from cheap entry-level products in emerging markets by other companies. The company’s earnings reduced by a factor of three. Its shares tumbled in extended trade. Its consumer unit is struggling to slow down the decline in sales. Overall, Dell is struggling. Now the company is planning to revamp its consumer unit with sales of new touchscreen laptops and tablets featuring Windows 8 OS.
