Microsoft revamps Bing with interactive Foursquare map2010-03-26 10:14 by DanielaTags: Microsoft, Bing
Microsoft has announced plan to revamp its popular Bing search engine with a number of new features, including an interactive Foursquare map app. "The app is a powerful combination of the spatial canvas that Bing Maps provides, combined with Foursquare's user reputation service ability to see who has unlocked specific badges, where and who has been crowned mayor of certain locations making it easier to explore any city in the world as if you were a local," explained Microsoft spokesperson Todd Schwartz. "Let's say you're traveling to New York City for the week, but you don't know what's hot in Greenwich Village. Selecting the foursquare Map App in Bing Maps, and zooming into to Greenwich Village will get you tips that show you what locals are saying about the hot spots in that area. It's like an interactive day planner, designed to help find the best things to do in that area. And if you have questions, you can always contact users through foursquare to get the inside scoop." According to Schwartz, Microsoft is also in the process of testing new design concepts by moving Quick Tabs functionality to the top of the page for "1-click access" to Bing's most visual and organized pages. Read more -here-
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