[Shaun]

FYI...

LINK -- > wls.live.com (Untitled Page)

I upgraded to the latest version of Live Search last night, and I have to say I am enjoying the "Speak" input functions. I know this has been attempted in other apps, but this one seems to be very accurate getting what I say, and pulling related search results.

Being able to press a button to launch, press the "Phone App" button, say what I am looking for and having results that are nearby (8310; GPS) is very cool.

Also I had some weird issues in the past with Live Search being able to read my GPS info, and would receive the "Use Last Location" message almost 80% of the time. With this update, that issue has not happened in my first 30-40 searches.

Finally, there is now an integrated Weather option. Clicking the icon does an auto search for weather at the location specified on the App dashboard. Since I travel a fair amount, I do like the Weather conditions/forecast based on GPS.

This update is well worth it for anyone that uses listing search functions.

[JSanders]

link to the update?

I am on version 2.0.3048.13898 (beta). It didn't update automatically when I just initialized the app.

[JSanders]

Nevermind, I have the update, very nice!

It takes a bit to "think" but very very handy.

[Shaun]

Sorry, JS, let me hunt for it. I got it via the auto update when I launched the app last night.

Nevermind, clearly JS is playing games this morning.

[JSanders]

Yea I see it updates automatically as it initializes, (which is nice, it just doesn't give any confirmation to let you know it updated).

[Shaun]

For those looking for the app, point your Mobile Browser to wls.live.com and select your version.

[Redflea]

Same here...no "phone app" option in WLS for the current version, and the same version is what's on the WLS download page.

Must be talking about another app...

<edit> Huh? I'll look again...

[JSanders]

When you open the app, press Menu > Speak

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Redflea

Same here...no "phone app" option in WLS for the current version, and the same version is what's on the WLS download page.

Must be talking about another app...

If you are running the newest version, you should see a small ribbon across the bottom of the screen that reads "Hint: Press [Phone App Button] to speak." while the cursor is in the Search field.

[juwaack68]

Linky link?

[penguin3107]

Originally Posted by juwaack68

Linky link?

Up a few posts.

[juwaack68]

DOH! I was just eyeballing and not reading - expected the link to be underlined

[JSanders]

I fixed it so you can read it.


**nice avatar, JW, where'd you get my picture?

[juwaack68]

That's you and JC Found it on the interweb.

[Redflea]

Originally Posted by shaun27612

If you are running the newest version, you should see a small ribbon across the bottom of the screen that reads "Hint: Press [Phone App Button] to speak." while the cursor is in the Search field.

This is wierd...I'm running 2.0.3048.13898 (checked the About screen in WLS) but have no "Speak" option on the menu and no ribbon while in teh Search field.

WHen I go to the WLS download page it says the exact same version - 2.0.3048.13898 will be downloaded.

Wassup?!

Did you guys "upgrade" even though the version listed on the download is the same as was on your BB already?

[Shaun]

Give your BB a battery tug if you haven't already, then start Live Search and see if it gets an update. If it does not then you have the current version.

After that, if it were my device, I would remove the app on my BB, and reinstall from the link.

[Redflea]

Thanks...I'm trying softreset now...if that doesn't help I'll do a battery pull...if that doesn't work I'll be kind to small children and animals, since it could be a karma thing...

Nope, soft reset didn't do it, on to battery pull next.

[andrews240]

Ah man! I thought that this was new.

http://www.blackberryforums.com/afte...-may-08-a.html

[myet01]

Originally Posted by Redflea

This is wierd...I'm running 2.0.3048.13898 (checked the About screen in WLS) but have no "Speak" option on the menu and no ribbon while in teh Search field.

WHen I go to the WLS download page it says the exact same version - 2.0.3048.13898 will be downloaded.

Wassup?!

Did you guys "upgrade" even though the version listed on the download is the same as was on your BB already?

I am running this exact same version on my Sprint Curve and I don't have a "Voice" option? I also get the exact same version number if I try to download it via the web as well. Also, when I start it up and it looks for updates, it does not find any?

So, you have confused me when you say "voice" dial, what kind of BB are you using?

Tony

[JSanders]

not voice, but SPEAK, in your Menu, choose Speak.