Sprint, Microsoft intro location-aware mobile search

Sprint and Microsoft extended their strategic alliance with the introduction of a fully-integrated GPS location-aware mobile search service. The service enables Sprint subscribers to search the web, local listings and maps, and the operator's mobile content catalog using the same search box powered by Microsoft's Live Search--a mobile voice search service, employing technologies acquired by Microsoft via its March 2007 purchase of speech-recognition services provider Tellme Networks, will also be available on select Sprint handsets as a separate download.

"With Live Search on Sprint devices, Sprint customers now carry with them a GPS-enabled search tool providing open Internet search, local listing search and mobile content search, all in one easy service," said Sprint VP of product management Kevin Packingham. "We look forward to working with Microsoft to continue developing innovative mobility solutions that bring together exceptional products and services from both companies for business and consumer subscribers."

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