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Title says it all. If you'd like to try out the new Bing search app but are not on Verizon, download the .apk below. Post below if you have any problems or thoughts about the app.
Today we are happy to announce the first official Bing for Mobile Android App available to Verizon customers. You can now download the free Bing App from your Verizon Wireless Android phones’ Marketplace.
The app homepage features the Bing image of the day, complete with clickable hotspots that you can explore and discover related trivia. Did you miss one of the latest images? Don’t worry; you can still swipe through up to 7 days’ worth of Bing images.
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More info: http://www.bing.com/community/blogs...for-mobile-comes-to-your-verizon-android.aspx
I'm not on Verizon so it's not showing up in my market. Can someone post an .apk for the rest of us?
edit: I have a co-worker with an unrooted Verizon Android phone. Is there a way I can get the app without rooting his phone?
edit: .apk attached. Installed on Evo and seems to work just fine. Some nice features here.
Thanks gthing. works great!
Or if you have rooted and have the market access app you can simply change to 310012 and search the market.
Installed on my EVO and it works great.
The traffic it shows on the map is a lot more accurate than google maps.
Works great.. i would like to see a Bing navigation app to compete with google.. that probably won't happen though.
Is your EVO rooted?
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Is your EVO rooted?
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Yes. Why, are you having problems getting it to install?
Works fine on stock HTC Desire with Froyo OTA. Thanks for sharing!
works fine on a stock 2.2 evo (NOT rooted or anything "special" done)
Works on my XDAndroid on Sprint Touch Pro2
The App even works on XDAndroid on my Sprint Touch pro2. Awesome !!
Some initial thoughts:
The widget seems to perform faster then Google's at coming up with search suggestions. I also actually like the way the search results look more than Google. You can click anywhere on the result to go to the page, rather than just the title. Seems a bit more mobile friendly.
The Bing app also has a built-in browser. The search widget seems to be the only way to access it, or through the search box at the top of the app. It seems very capable and feels very fast. Might just be placebo effect, but it might be faster at loading pages then the built in browser. It is probably using the same engine as the built in browser, so who knows.
The browser does have a "favorites" feature which I assume is like bookmarks, but I'm unable to figure out how to add something to it. Also, the search box doesn't go away as you scroll down the page - a feature that used to bother me on the default browser but I have come to like. There appears to be no way to open a result in the default browser, if you wanted its features like saving images, adding bookmarks, etc. which is a drawback.
The image search is really cool, definitely better than Google's (as was the desktop version until recently), although it seems to be mysteriously lacking the feature to save or send images or set wallpapers from the images you find. You can pretty much search and view, that's it.
Movies feature is nice. Don't know if I'd use it over Flickster. It does have all the info available on one page, which is nice, but doesn't have movie trailers and you can't search by theater, just by movie.
Maps is okay. Google Maps is just such a mature product with Latitude, layers, labs, etc. that I couldn't see myself switching to Bing maps any time soon. Another poster said it had better traffic data, but it doesn't have Navigation (just directions). Might be a sufficient alternative if for some reason Google Maps is bugging out or something.
The news section just shows headlines for articles which link to the original articles on their respective pages. The interface looks the same to the search results. Nice for some simple browsing maybe.
The last thing is the picture of the day. Today's is of some mountains in China somewhere. The image actually looks a bit crappy, like it is compressed weird or something, but that might just be today. If you dismiss the menu at the bottom of the app, you will get highlight spots where you can click and learn more about the image. A nice feature, but they have it on their home page, too, and I never use it (or Bing, for that matter).
I'll play around with it a little more to see if it sticks. Overall I'd say it's a nice initial offering from Bing, and better than the crap that usually comes out of Microsoft. Missing features like the ability to save images, open links in a full featured browser, and add favorites(?) are the biggest drawbacks.
when i downloaded the file it saved as a .cab
do i change it to .apk?
I tried DLing this straight to my Evo but it won't install. Do I need to DL it to my computer and install it via HTC Sync?
is there any way someone could put up the .apk file up? ii want it, but I'm not on verizon.
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derrickmadden said:
is there any way someone could put up the .apk file up? ii want it, but I'm not on verizon.
Sent From My Thoughts Using My Mind. And My Moment.
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It's posted on the OP.
KiamatDusk said:
It's posted on the OP.
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he posted a cab file
rahlquist said:
Or if you have rooted and have the market access app you can simply change to 310012 and search the market.
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Tried this and didn't work on my Xperia X10a
Works great on rooted Evo. Thanks
It works-non rooted Evo
I downloaded it on my non-rooted evo, went through Astro, clicked on it and installed. Works fine, and it's pretty quick too.
works great on stock 2.2 Froyo on Nexus One.
I'm not sure how to organize bookmarks in the stock browser. Is there a way? I can't seem to find it.
No? I hope that's not the answer, but it's seeming like it is...
This is a ridiculous oversight, if so.
Not really an issue since it is so easy to go through them but I hope this is patched.
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Things like this about Google perplex the hell out of me.
Organisation appears based on the order you use each bookmark the most. It's always been this way in android. I can see how this would be annoying to some but once you get used to it it's very useful to have your most used stuff at the top. But yeah, could do with an option.
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Organisation appears based on the order you use each bookmark the most. It's always been this way in android. I can see how this would be annoying to some but once you get used to it it's very useful to have your most used stuff at the top. But yeah, could do with an option.
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But isn't that what the "Most Visited" tab is for? It's baffling to me why both the Bookmarks tab and Most Visited tab order it via your most frequented websites.
The heck, Google?
Anyone found a way to get the Google Chrome Bookmarks into the Nexus S? Ideally it should have been imported when I logged into my account from my phone ... but no, dosen't seem to work that way
Wasn't necessary for the bump but..
When you mean organize bookmarks.. you mean organizing them alphabetically? Download Bookmark Sort & Backup on the market and you can sort/organize bookmarks pretty well.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/bookmark-sort-backup/com.happydroid.bookmarks
Just wrote about my time with the LTE One X today at AT&T. Posted it in another forum but wanted to share the link. Also included photos I snapped at the store.
I just spent 20 minutes with the One X at my local AT&T store. My second round. Some observations.
The screen just blows away the iPhone 4/4S. It's honestly absurd how sharp it is. Whites are significantly white and everything just looks incredible. (Pictures, video, text, backgrounds, etc.)
Wi-fi was enabled however the sales rep told me they were having an issue with the cellular connection (I didn't ask what exactly). The rep was nice enough to download Chrome Beta for me to mess with.
Chrome Beta over wi-fi was faster than Safari on my iP4. I was able to handle the unit somewhat easily with one hand. I have smallish hands but was able to reach the address bar with my thumb in portrait without too much discomfort. I think the light weight of the device and curved backing help a great deal with respect to using it with one hand.
There were seven levels with respect to increasing and decreasing the volume. I believe the iPhone has 16 levels.
The unit I was handed appeared to have full power. Because ICS does not have a battery percentage indicator by default, I was unable to notice how much battery I lost in my 20 minutes on wi-fi. When I returned the device it did not appear as if the battery icon changed much, or at all.
I do have one serious gripe, and it has to do with Chrome. In order to access your bookmarks, you need to tap 'Menu' and then 'Bookmarks'. On Safari I simply tap the dedicated bookmarks icon. So it's an additional step, and while it may not seem like a big deal, it most certainly is. At least for me it is. That extra tap is a pain in the arse. I spend a lot of time browsing on Safari with my iPhone and I can't get used to that additional step. I can't believe Chrome doesn't have a dedicated bookmark icon like Safari.
The stock browser also has no bookmarks icon. You need to tap 'Menu' then 'Bookmarks' just like Chrome. Puzzling.
Also the Chrome browser does not have a '.com' button on the keyboard. The stock browser on the One X (and Safari of course) do.
Out of curiosity, does anyone know of any Android browser that does have a bookmark icon? Dolphin perhaps? Opera? Perhaps Chrome will adopt this feature down the road.
Anyways, that serious gripe aside, I didn't walk away making a decision. I was banking on using Chrome if I jump ship, but this bookmarks issue really bothers me. I think I'm still going to wait till after WWDC to make a decision.
Lol. That sounds like a small insignificant problem to base your decision upon, don't you think?
Chrome's cloud syncing of the bookmarks with your desktop Chrome browser is better than anything else out there.
Accessing my desktop open tabs through the mobile chrome beta tops anything any other browser has ever done. Period.
We have a think called 'widgets'... there's a bookmark one that allows you to go straight to your bookmarked pages (without the browser even open in the first place)...
so that's a step less than the iphone technically. lol
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Lol. That sounds like a small insignificant problem to base your decision upon, don't you think?
Chrome's cloud syncing of the bookmarks with your desktop Chrome browser is better than anything else out there.
Accessing my desktop open tabs through the mobile chrome beta tops anything any other browser has ever done. Period.
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Not at all. It's an unnecessary extra step.
I'm not saying that alone would stop me from getting the One X. But I could not transition to Chrome or any Android browser that requires that extra step.
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We have a think called 'widgets'... there's a bookmark one that allows you to go straight to your bookmarked pages (without the browser even open in the first place)...
so that's a step less than the iphone technically. lol
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How exactly would that work though? And could I use it with Chrome and not the stock browser?
You can try Dolphin browser's latest version (it may still be in beta), which you swipe in from the left side and you can access the bookmark directly. No clicks!
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How exactly would that work though? And could I use it with Chrome and not the stock browser?
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Yes, the bookmarks widget asks you on your first use what browser you want to use, if you have more than one installed.
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How exactly would that work though? And could I use it with Chrome and not the stock browser?
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isn't the stock browser chrome? anyways, you have the option when you download a new browser, or you can default your favorite one and it will automatically open when you go to any webpage.
as far as how widgets work, you have many options. from a simple text or tile that takes you two that page, to fully updated previews that simply go full screen. folders, menus, scrollables, man, it's limitless...that's android.
Well it appears there is a solution to my gripe. (Widget or another browser.) Even with that said I still think Chrome should have a dedicated icon for your bookmarks like Safari does. Makes more sense then having to tap 'Menu'.
Well if you use chrome on your pc and have a home page set up to where you have pinned tabs "basically bookmarks", then you can log into the chrome browser and it will basically have a home page identical to the pc.
Edit: Dont quote me on that I cant quite remember if you have to do any extra steps because I uninstalled chrome because Im waiting on the HOX, simply tired of the captivate.
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Well if you use chrome on your pc and have a home page set up to where you have pinned tabs "basically bookmarks", then you can log into the chrome browser and it will basically have a home page identical to the pc.
Edit: Dont quote me on that I cant quite remember if you have to do any extra steps because I uninstalled chrome because Im waiting on the HOX, simply tired of the captivate.
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Does your Chrome have a little box next to the address bar? Isn't that essentially the same as the tabs? When I click on it and I have multiple pages open, it brings me to a view of all open tabs so I can choose the one I want...seems like tabs to me.
I am a little confused. Was this a review on the One X or on Chrome Beta?
^^^^ LOLOLOL +10000000
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Plus chrome is beta who knows it might have bookmark tab later
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I am a little confused. Was this a review on the One X or on Chrome Beta?
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...it was an expected review by an iOS user.
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Plus chrome is beta who knows it might have bookmark tab later
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...whole point of it having the 'beta' moniker still attatched to it.
The beauty of android is option. I agree with the lack of bookmark taking an extra step, so I use Quick ICS browser, it is based off of ICS default browser, downloaded from market. A simple swipe from either edge of phone brings up an awesome array of quick options. Take a look at the play store.. By far the best option out in my opinion.. You will fall in love with it I am sure. Also note this can be used in the default ICS browser, enabled under options.. Hope this helps.
Thanks for all the replies. This being Android, there are several options. Also Chrome is still in Beta. Maybe they'll bring a bookmarks button down the road. (Or not.)
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The beauty of android is option. I agree with the lack of bookmark taking an extra step, so I use Quick ICS browser, it is based off of ICS default browser, downloaded from market. A simple swipe from either edge of phone brings up an awesome array of quick options. Take a look at the play store.. By far the best option out in my opinion.. You will fall in love with it I am sure. Also note this can be used in the default ICS browser, enabled under options.. Hope this helps.
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The sheer genious of Apple is their understanding that the majority of the population don't WANT options. I don't have data back this, but I would bet anything that the vast majority of Android owners are also Windows PC or Linux OS users. This is because we are the types who WANT options. I want the freedom to change my CPU or graphics card on a whim, and I want the option to change the code in my phone. Most people don't. This is why there will always be Apple products vs something else.
I didn't completely get this until I bought my parents iPhones. It was the only smartphone my parents could figure out and they fell in love with it immediately. When I asked why, my mom replied "because I dont feel like I can screw it up by changing something." They liked something that they felt was set in stone and didnt have too many options.
This fundamental difference in personality type is also why 90% of iPhone vs Android (or Mac vs PC) arguments are ridiculous - it is often a matter of taste, not a matter of fact.
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The sheer genious of Apple is their understanding that the majority of the population don't WANT options.
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You're totally right, there are a lot of people out there that like being put into an environment where no matter what they do it will never be "wrong". They don't want to be scared to use their phone.
I love the choices android gives though. The funny part is that I'm a mac user, I just use my macbook as a hub, so I never tinker around with it (I like the box, lol) but when it comes to phones I love playing around with them.
And I'm sure chrome still has some tweaks left to do, like others have said, it's still in beta.
Lately my dolphin browser has been acting up after the last update. First after viewing about 5 webpages I lose my search/address bar up top. It just disappears. Usually it will appear if I hit the menu button or scroll up but now it's just gone. Even after using bookmarks it doesn't appear again. I have to close the browser completely and reload it to access it again.
Then yesterday I was replying to someone on a forum and had to edit something earlier in my reply and then I was unable to scroll down to my last would. I tried using the copy and paste arrows to scroll down but even they weren't working.
Just seems like the last update broke some things for me. I backed up the newer version before I realized it and lost my old one. This happen to anyone else.
I am having the same problem with the url bar as well.
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I am frequently losing the Dolphin url/search bar and window tabs using the latest JB roms. Also, clicking on some links is failing to bring me to the link page. May have to go back to Firefox.
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I switched to chrome, still have Dolphin but find myself rarely using it, ever since Google rolled out tab syncing I have stuck with chrome
I just switched from chrome to dolphin. The scrolling on chrome and zooming still choppy but the syncing is nice
I have chrome too but just always preferred dolphin. Love the bookmarks bar. I do tend to switch browses every so often though just because I have like 4.
I'm using boat browser. It works pretty good.
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I'm using boat browser. It works pretty good.
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I used to use Boat Browser and I loved it but after an update, it went silly so I transitioned to Dolphin. What's interesting is I'm a new S3 user, coming from a Droid X2 and the same problems I'm reading about here, are the same problems I have been experiencing with my DX2.
I think perhaps I'll not re-download Dolphin this time around.
Well, I guess I you can count me in as someone who's been loosing the tabs a lot the last week or so (might be more). Usually opening any link on the current page in a new tab works to bring them back, but it's still quite annoying.
This is in a Galaxy S3 with JB.
- Stupid question maybe, but did anyone bother reporting this to the devs?
Is there a way to get the pop-up browser to expand into Chrome instead of the stock browser? I've seen from searches here and via Google that it may have 'glitched' this way for a couple people, but I want to do this deliberately and haven't found a flashable mod or setting to edit. Any directions or advice would be great, thanks!
Just to clarify, here's an example of what I'd like to do:
1) Use the pop-up browser to open a link from my Facebook feed.
2) Click the 'Expand' arrow in the pop-up browser to open the link in Chrome instead of the stock browser.
At the moment there isn't any way for it to happen but I won't be surprise if someone found or create a way to do what your talking about.
There's gotta be some way. A couple people in the CleanROM thread and in the Note II forums have had it glitch where it opens Chrome instead of stock. Maybe I should take a few of the XDA University courses, learn how to code, and poke around in the apk.