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Microsoft Releases Tellme Voice Search for BlackBerry

by James Falconer on 23 Apr 2008 01:34 PM
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Tellme for BlackBerry

Have you ever wanted to search directions, traffic info, movies, businesses or anything else for that matter by simply speaking into your Berry? Enter Tellme from Microsoft. This cool new app will let you find what you're looking for quickly and easily.

Just for fun, lets say I was looking for a health food store in my area. All I'd have to do is hit the Tellme icon on my Berry and say 'Health Food Store', or something to that effect. You get my point. Voice activated search.

At the moment Tellme only supports the 8100, 8800, 8820, 8830 and 8310 BlackBerry devices. If you have one of these visit tellme.com or m.tellme.com on your BlackBerry web browser. By the looks of things here, it looks like Tellme is only available to Sprint and AT&T customers at the moment.

I'll be covering this in the upcoming roundup this Friday, so be sure to look for more details soon!

Editor Update: Lots of discussion is popping up about TellMe in the Forums. Be sure to check out these relevant threads:

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19 Comments

Posted by FaBerry Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 1390 days ago

If Microsoft could do the same soft that they have on their phones for voice command/voice tag to Blackberry phones, i will take it right away. The blackberry voice command soft is not just good enough, doesnt work with everyboddy with or without accent.. This new soft released from MS for Blackberry give me some hope:)

 
 
Posted by Zevotron Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 1390 days ago

I just downloaded this to my Verizon 8830 and it seems to be working just fine, minus the GPS features, of course...unless you've got a puck.

The icon is absolutely terrible on a dark back ground, though.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 1390 days ago

from tellme site....

Is my phone supported?
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Currently, the Tellme download is available for select AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and Helio phones. Of course, you can always use Tellme by calling 1-800-555-TELL, which works for all phones and all carriers.

 
 
Posted by Guibs Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 1390 days ago

Yep, I have Bell Mobility (canada) and it won't even log in. It's stuck at getting GPS and even if you choose to "skip GPS" it won't get any further.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 1390 days ago

I've been waiting for this!

 
 
Posted by trizzcuitt Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 1390 days ago

Ok i d/led this cool app and it wouldnt work with my 8310. I tried to do a battery pull and still nothing could be that im running the 4.5 beta os but not sure. The program installs fine but when i go to run it, it reboots the phone.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 1390 days ago

I'm also on an 8310 w/ 4.5 and get the exact same thing. Guess that's what I get for using a beta OS.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 1390 days ago

Does the same thing for me. I'm on an 8310 running 4.5. Too bad. Oh well, I like the features of the 4.5 more than this thing.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 1390 days ago

It works on my VZW 8830. What a great app!

 
 
Posted by trizzcuitt Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 1390 days ago

I have been in contact with TELLME and they are askign for a copy of the beta os so that they can try it out and see what happens ......any input on that.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 1390 days ago

crashed my 8820 when I asked for a map. typical microsoft app.

 
 
Posted by poseidon66 Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 1390 days ago

Installed on my VZW 8830! No GPS, but works great. NIce APP while driving. Great Features!!!

 
 
Posted by Brettski Thursday, Apr 24, 2008 1389 days ago

I downloaded on my pearl and it works fine. Its pretty cool!I don't have GPS but its a cool tool.

 
 
Posted by Brettski Thursday, Apr 24, 2008 1389 days ago

I downloaded on my pearl and it works fine. Its pretty cool!I don't have GPS but its a cool tool.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 24, 2008 1389 days ago

Does it use voice or data?

 
 
Posted by DMBAdict04 Thursday, Apr 24, 2008 1389 days ago

This application works fast and efficiently, great application!

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 24, 2008 1389 days ago

My CIO already loves this

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 24, 2008 1389 days ago

Anyone know if it will work on the Pearl 8110?

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Friday, Apr 25, 2008 1388 days ago

damn it, it won't work with 8300. What kind of nonsense is this?
Oh don't go blaming microsoft for crashing your crappy 4.5 beta.. 4.5 is not near complete yet and it has bunch of bugs.