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Windows Live Search For BlackBerry Updated!

by Bla1ze on 7 Apr 2009 09:27 AM
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Windows Live Search For BlackBerry Updated!

Seems it was forever ago now that Windows Live Search for BlackBerry was announced, and seemingly even longer for any updates to come to the application. But the wait has ended for all you Live Search fans out there. 

Windows Live Search for BlackBerry has been updated to support all the new devices, with support for 4.6, 4.6.1 and even 4.7 so Bold, Curve 8900 and yes, even Storm users can now get in on the action. Personally it's not my favorite application, but I know plenty of you out there do use it and love it.

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Posted by ccg Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

I loved this app back in my WiMo days because it included GPS and had better turn-by-turn that some of the other free ones. However, I couldnt find a GPS option now that I had it in my Storm so I ditched it.

CC

 
 
Posted by captain_dl Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

x2

I was thrilled when I installed this last week remembering how awesome this app was on my old WinMo device. Then shocked when I could find no GPS settings on the Storm version. I deleted it the day after I installed it. I hope they fix this egregious error soon. I loved this program.

 
 
Posted by pmich Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

Hopefully it works! i missed this app

EDIT: App does work using Bold .247 In addition, most of the "category" features are working for me here in Toronto. (wasn't working well before for Canadians) seems like they've updated the list so i'm impressed!....Still waiting for official Canadian support though!..

 
 
Posted by miata492 Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

I could not install it fast enough! Installed the 4.7 version on my Storm and I could not be happier! They definitely spent some time on the Storm version as everything is slightly larger and more finger friendly.
I am just now waiting to see if the GPS is working with it...

Doesnt look like the GPS is working... bummer...

 
 
Posted by fillossofer Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

I had Live Search on my old WinMo phone and loved being able to speak what I wanted. It worked well and nearly always got exactly what I wanted. Useful while driving. I downloaded the updated version and it doesn't seem to have voice commands. Am I missing something?

 
 
Posted by rj5570 Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

this app is not worth the download, i loved it on my WM phone, but it doesnt have GPS nor voice commands. Its horrible!

 
 
Posted by jevid Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

I've been running this on my 8330 for over a year. Personally, I love it - it's one of my most used apps. Just a heads up, the version for 4.2-4.5 does not appear to have changed; it's still 2.0.3048.13898. I guess I'll skip the download...

 
 
Posted by whsbuss Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

Does anyone have the link? I never got it sent when I entered my cell number.

 
 
Posted by smeemm Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

Although I do share the disappointment that others have due to the lack of GPS support on the Storm, I do think you would be hard pressed for a better search function app. I have used this app with every BB I have owned and nothing has come close to how accurate it is.

So there is 1 of 2 things that should happen! WLS should build in GPS support, or WHERE & POYNT should use the same search functions as WLS. Either way, if you could combine the two we would have a great app!

 
 
Posted by twodumbdogs Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

Cant even get the stupid thing to connect. You'd think it would autodetect your network settings and just work. Thanks for nothing MS. Delete.

 
 
Posted by Lennex Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

Anyone have the connection settings that work for Rogers Wirless?

 
 
Posted by flamingkitties Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

So for those of us who haven't ever used it, what does it do?

 
 
Posted by 1jaxstate1 Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

Works fine on my Bold. It gives you directions,maps, movies, traffic,weather, restaurants, nightlife, government, healt, shopping,hotel...... information. It's very useful.

 
 
Posted by Mojo Risen Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

Is it just me or is the version for BB Storm gimped? Where's the GPS implementation and voice search? Without those 2 functions it becomes another worthless BB maps, Google maps and Where app.

Count me as one who's been anticipating WLS for BB Storm. And now that's it's here, who cares because it's been handicapped. It reminds me of all the worthless apps in the BB app store, what a waste of internet space. All hype no action.

Is it Verizon, BB or MS that's gimping live search? Truth be told my Sprint HTC Touch had more functionality (better touch screen implementation, Live Search that worked, predictive text, etc.)

 
 
Posted by pltaylor Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1144 days ago

Sorry Live Search, but Poynt won me over while I was waiting on your asses.

 
 
Posted by MalPraktiz Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 1143 days ago

Every time you start WLS it adds another "Map in Live Search" menu item to the contacts app without ever deleting them. The only way to remove them is to do a full device reboot, at which time WLS adds the menu item as the device reboots.

 
 
Posted by thekman58 Tuesday, Jun 23, 2009 1067 days ago

I am experiencing the same problem as MalPraktiz.
Keeps adding "Map in Live Search" to view contacts menu.
Also the application does not start up and display the map when the "Map in Live Search" option is actually selected.
The "Show on Google Maps" option actually works and Google can use the GPS. Just got my Bold last week and disappointed because I considered Live Search to be a pretty good app. Using 4.6.0.167 from AT&T if that makes a difference. Anyone with other OS's getting it to work?

 
 
Posted by evcard Friday, Jul 24, 2009 1036 days ago

The application downloads just fine but when I run the app I get hung at accepting the terms. I can't seem to get past that screen I select accept and it goes no where. Has anyone been able to get past that screen? I downloaded the 4.7 version.

 
 
Posted by DoctorNik Monday, Aug 17, 2009 1012 days ago

"but we currently only offer support for United States, United Kingdom, France, and Italy."

so much for rogers

 
 
Posted by johnnywoods Monday, Sep 21, 2009 977 days ago

This app doesn't bring much more to the table that hasn't already been broughten. I know...that last word...

 
 
Posted by malcolmsimpson Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 913 days ago

Makes me wonder just how long I will have to wait to get the version that supports BB OS 5.0? None of the current versions up through 4.7 will work...

 
 
Posted by fred@fredgagne.com Monday, Dec 14, 2009 893 days ago

I loved the original and all they had to do was get the GPS portion working all the time and it would have been the greatest app I have. Even without the GPS working at times when I travel I still use the original ver.

The Bing ver is very slow and not as well managed as the original. Looking for a movie I could find a movie but not easily the closest thearter.

Go back to the original and just fix GPS.

 
 
Posted by jcbrunson Thursday, May 13, 2010 743 days ago

The old web link to WLS no longer works. Here is the full link for the 4.6.0 WLS:

http://mobile.search.live.com/client/download/bb/4.6.0/LiveSearchBB460.j...

 
 
Posted by Niz Saturday, May 22, 2010 734 days ago

jcbrunson, you d'man! thx