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The latest Bing App is [email protected]!

Don't bother to upgrade to Bing 5.0.11249.0: it is pure bling. They have made the interface "prettier" but took away alot of the functionality. Not only does it not give proper "live" feedback for turn-by-turn directions, a good part of the map is covered by icons that you can't move, especially in landscape mode. Movie and other searches are also far more tedious.
This is definitely a downgrade. But why?! Google has upped the ante on GPS software and it looks like if MS has folded. Come on, guys - get real! Fumbles like this one will surely doom the windows platform!

I unfortunatly agree with you
The graphics face lift is welcome, but everything else is crap.

I agree too.

Me too... One of the best functions of the old version was the ability to SMS the search results to someone... cant do that.
It also shuts off the screen... even if you're in GPS mode. Cannot do long/lat as before, doesnt tell how many sats you're seeing... it is exactly what you guys said... crap.
I thought I had a copy of the latest old build somewhere but I dont... anyone care to help?

Found the old one... "Normality has been restored"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4012497

Because of this things that I like sites that archive old versions. Like OldVersion

Go to m.bing.com and follow the links to the older versions and choose either the WM5 or the WM6 version, not the WM6.1 or 6.5.

nathanpc said:
Because of this things that I like sites that archive old versions. Like OldVersion
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Great find!

Thanks!

trudat,
but what do you guys think about the voice recognition?

I think Windows Mobile Marketplace still has the old version. The old version is 4.x, the new is 5.x
I could be mistaken but I think the voice recognition engine is the same in the old version and new version. I didn't have any issues with 4.x voice recognition.
It could also be the fact that 5.x is in beta. I would give MS the benefit of the doubt, they are trying. I would use the Feedback option in Help to give MS some constructive criticism

VR seems to work the same. No major improvements there. I hope this beta will lead to something else more significant, but I'm not holding my breath.

I never really used the voice recognition cause it never really worked too well. I let my fingers do the talking

Que?
On my Kaiser it works fine for a while like for many people, and then suddenly says my Phone isn't supported. WTF? But OK, I too will happily downgrade, as it really doesn't appear to be any better than the previous version. I'd beg to differ with those who say the speech recognition doesn't work though. I find it one of the best things about WLS/Bing. It works absolutely amazingly well. But then you do need to speak clearly. I use it with a BT headset too, great results.

Yeah, despite apparently working fine, it quits automatically on my Kaiser saying it isn't supported. Oh well.
Played around with a bit on a coworker's TP, and it's definitely a mixed bag. It's very nice-looking, and I'm impressed how it integrates Bing's "pic of the day" styling. Really nice-looking.
It is definitely less functional in many ways. The gas price finder never worked for me anyways (prices were never up-to-date and correct around here), but the theatre listings would definitely be missed. Luckily there's other apps for that.
It IS, however, better for web searches. In fact, it's surprisingly useful for web searches, since it seems a little snappier than using bing.com (or google.com, for that matter) in the browser. Hopefully MS tacks some of the better local search functions back on.

vocal sms composing?

Hello everyone.
I'm looking for a software that allow to compose a sms without using the keyboard on the HD2.
There is something free or pay?
Something like Shout Out for iphone...
Thanks

Do a search for TellMe.

Does it work on the HD2?

TellMe does work, I installed it last night.
I was just about to make a thread on this very topic. I was wondering if there was anything available similar to the voice dictation thing that Android has. I used a Hero for about 2 days & that's the only thing I really miss about it now.

kabuk1 said:
TellMe does work, I installed it last night.
I was just about to make a thread on this very topic. I was wondering if there was anything available similar to the voice dictation thing that Android has. I used a Hero for about 2 days & that's the only thing I really miss about it now.
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for me do not work.
i installed it already...and when i launch the app...nothing happenz..
anyway i think it work only for us/eng language.
is it right?

Dial2Do
I would recommend the above!

o0obixelo0o-
You need to install microsoft voice command first as it uses this to recognise your voice. But you are correct in assuming is is US only, it has trouble understanding any other accent.
In writing this I have just had the thought that as it uses MVC as the underlying software perhaps you can install the british/french/german version of MVC and see if TellMe then responds in these languages.
What nationality are you?, it would be worth giving that a go if you are french or german and would also bring some usefulness to this thread as your original question has been answered a few times before. (use the search )

[Q] What can you tell me about TellMe?

(Sorry for the bad pun.)
Just came across this:
http://www.tellme.com/you
Sounds interesting. If one already has Microsoft's mobile Bing app, and Voice Command 1.6, does TellMe add some additional functionality?
I was curious to try it out, but find no download link. If one clicks the link "Get Tellme" on that page, it just brings one back to that same page.
Anyone know where to download it?
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Microsoft has been doing some interesting stuff with voice recognition. Unfortunate that they shelved "Recite".

Offline voice recognition

Is there an application that is similar to Google's voice actions application, but offline, for when I don't have service?

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Is there an application that is similar to Google's voice actions application, but offline, for when I don't have service?
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did you find the application? i know there is one, but i cant find it now. been searching for almost an hour! if you find it pls pm me

Voice command was the selling point to me and I was really shocked to know it required internet connection to work..Do I really need internet to say “”hey Galaxy..call wife mobile” ???? This is ridicules GOOGLE.
Such a nice device and very $$$$$ and they screw up like that

Vlingo
Hello girls and boys,
Like you, I was yesterday looking for this frantically as I have just got an Android device as my work mobile and have an old Windows Mobile 6.5 phone (Touch Pro2) as my personal mobile which runs Microsoft Voice Command 1.6 and can do quite a bit without needing to touch the handset (illegal whilst driving in the UK). I have to say; I was finding it difficult to believe that with all the awesome power of a Desire S when compared to the TP2, why is it I can't find an offline voice command application? Google's Actions are great yes, but does it REALLY need server side processing for these commands? I then came across a forum where someone suggested Vlingo and no-one really acknowledged the post. What a great app! Totally free, works with bluetooth headsets and actually does speech to text as well WITHOUT needing to be online.
I suggest you guys take a look as it seems to be a great piece of software that's pretty well written. http://www.vlingo.com

berabi said:
Hello girls and boys,
Like you, I was yesterday looking for this frantically as I have just got an Android device as my work mobile and have an old Windows Mobile 6.5 phone (Touch Pro2) as my personal mobile which runs Microsoft Voice Command 1.6 and can do quite a bit without needing to touch the handset (illegal whilst driving in the UK). I have to say; I was finding it difficult to believe that with all the awesome power of a Desire S when compared to the TP2, why is it I can't find an offline voice command application? Google's Actions are great yes, but does it REALLY need server side processing for these commands? I then came across a forum where someone suggested Vlingo and no-one really acknowledged the post. What a great app! Totally free, works with bluetooth headsets and actually does speech to text as well WITHOUT needing to be online.
I suggest you guys take a look as it seems to be a great piece of software that's pretty well written. http://www.vlingo.com
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Thanks bro for your help but unfortunately even vlingo now requires internet connection.

http://swathiep.blogspot.com/2011/02/offline-speech-recognition-with.html
this can work but i dont have linux and a can not complime it.. i believe somebodywill make a apk file and i can install it

Cyberon voice commander
No internet needed, according to this
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cyberon.cvc.AME&hl=en
Also check out: "command this" app
Good luck
Sent from my HERO200 using Tapatalk

voice commands?
there's an offline speech in the 4seassons rom, that worked ...
but i'm not able to use it in others roms ..no idea what ...
did anyone try it out?

i used to use Cyberon Voice Commander, recorder my voice and i could assign it to open applications or dial friends. its not free though...

VoiceButton works offline
bikcmp said:
Is there an application that is similar to Google's voice actions application, but offline, for when I don't have service?
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You can try my app. It works offline. Application is named VoiceButton. You can find it in GooglePlay.
I think this is what you need.

[Q] Bing Differences

I had an HD2 flashed with DFT stock WP7 ROM and loved it so much I went out to get a dedicated WP7 device...
But when I had the DFT ROM when I did a bing search, say for 'pizza', it would show me the local pizza shops, show their location and navigate me there...
With my Quantum, when I bing search pizza it's more like google search, simply bringing up web links to all the big pizza franchises' websites...
What's going on?

so you also shouldnt have voice search...
its language and regional setting, set to uk or us, restart and you should be good to search...
just today i was wondering if it might be possible to change the settings by registry keys,
like stick to your original region & language
but enable voice search, local search + waypoints, bing trivia and all those nice little features....

Worked a treat... Thanks...