If BusinessWeek is right on this one, we might be witnessing soon the next stage of the “Apple vs Microsoft” to “Apple vs Google” paradigm shift.
Indeed, according to people “familiar with the matter who asked not to be named” (classical), Apple would be in talks with Microsoft to replace Google by Bing as the iPhone’s default search engine.
It’s rumored not to be exclusive and users would still have the possibility to select Google if it suits them more. On the other hand we all know that users tend to usually stick with what they get.
It would make sense, in the mobile market at least, Apple’s real rival is Google and its Android, not really Microsoft. Furthermore Apple hasn’t been reluctant to collaborate with Microsoft in the past, think of the iPhone’s Exchange support.
While I don’t think we should get concerned that our iPhone will get stripped of Youtube or Gmail any time soon, the Apple-Google battle is definitely heating up.
Would you mind using Bing?
Yes I would mind, Microsoft & Bing sucks big donkey balls.
I hate this idea. Microsoft is the last thing I’d want to see on my Apple product. I absolutely hate this idea and wonder why Apple can’t just let us choose. I love Google search though.
“I absolutely hate this idea and wonder why Apple can’t just let us choose. I love Google search though.”
They do let u choose. They just wanna put bing as standard.
I am totally against this if there is no choice to keep Google. I can understand the tactics by Apple but Choice is what keeps people coming back, and when it comes to a search engine, I almost get the feeling like Microsoft is dividing Google and Apple to gain on Google
I don’t see the point why we should change the perfect to use Google to a piece of shit that bing is..
This is a very bad idea! BING STINKS! Why would you even consider a second rate search engine for a first rate iPhone?
Oh wouldn’t be the end of the world, but I’m against it just on general principles (anti-m$). I’m *hoping* it’s just that, a rumor.
Oh my god, why all this Microsoft hate, even if apple choose Bing as a default search engine you will be able to choose google, didn’t you understand the above topic!
I couldn’t care less. I use Dragon Search for all my searches now and it lets me set my own preferences.
I wouldn’t mind at all. I have the Bing app for my iPhone 3gs and it actually works better in most way than the Google app. Lets face it, Bing works well, even if some Apple users won’t admit it.
If they change the default search to Bing, would they also change the Maps app to Bing Maps? If that happens, what about all the other developers that use/used Google Maps in their development? Would the switch be seamless? Would Microsoft be as willing as Google to let other developers piggyback on their service?
I’m'a let you finish, Apple and Google. And if it’s as simple as a search engine switch, I couldn’t care less. But if this childish infighting crap breaks my other apps, I’m going to be angry. And you wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.
Brn SMAAAAAAAAASH!
Bing sucks
As long as there is a choice, like the above article mentioned. I really don’t care and in fact almost agree with Apple. As great as Google is, it will fall one day. Whether to MicroApple or a new and upcoming company.
I already use the Bing app for any quick web searches where I just want to find an image or for fact-checking, as it’s easier than opening Safari, opening a new tab, and searching Google.
However, it doesn’t matter how well the app works, if the mobile site sucks. So far, though, with my limited use of it already, it seems pretty decent. Image search on mobile Bing is still much better than Google and light years ahead of Yahoo. Unfortunately, the web search for Bing suffers from the same problem that Yahoo does: poor readability. Hopeully Microsoft will give it an overhaul before it becomes the default for iPhone.
I DONT MIND MS BUT MS IS NOT GOOD ON SEARCH SO I PREFER GOOGLE.
Worst thing they could do Bing sucks!!!!!! Just bury the hatchet with google and let all googles stuff through including google voice and the new google maps.
I run Google/Bing comparisons every month or two, to see how they compare. Not well. Google still reigns as my favourite, easily…
But even if Bing search results weren’t so horrible, I could never use it simply for it’s hideous logo.
i would mind. if this happens, switching back to google will be the first thing i do.
Bing Maps is superior to Google Maps on iPhone. Try talking in Google Maps to locate a place. You can’t. Plus Bing Maps loads MUCH faster than Google Maps.