Instant Alert: Microsoft's Secret Plan To Disrupt Google Maps On The iPhone

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		TECH MEDIA WALL STREET MARKETS STRATEGY SPORTS TOOLS POLITICS VIDEO May 05, 2011 Microsoft's Secret Plan To Disrupt Google Maps On The iPhone by Matt Rosoff on May 5, 2011, 5:49 PM Microsoft wants developers to use Bing Maps in their iPhone and iPad apps, and has given them a tool to help. It's yet another example of how Microsoft is hedging its bets in mobile by supporting Apple's popular platform, even as it tries to get iPhone developers to port their apps to Windows Phone 7. Bing has had an iOS app since 2009, and earlier this year Microsoft released its first Office app for the iPhone -- a version of the OneNote note-taking application. The new Bing iOS SDK allows iPhone developers to use Bing's maps and other features, including local search listings and routing and directions. It came out Wednesday, and the Bing team explained more details earlier today. For the latest tech news, visit SAI: Silicon Alley Insider. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. The email address for your subscription is: marketing@newsnews.org Manage Email Preference | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Subscribe to Business Insider RSS Feed Business Insider. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 Terms of Service | Privacy Policy