Microsoft loves to confuse the hell out of mobile enthusiasts with their multitude of mobile services. If it isn't Windows Live, it's Live Search, or it could be non-application Live Search web search. Windows Live is the brand name under which Microsoft is developing its web services and application. A unified "Live" web service platform would be nice, but that's just a bit beyond Redmond at this point. The Windows Live application for all Windows Mobile devices is now available and should make your smartphone play nice with push email, contacts synchronization, Windows Live Hotmail, Live Spaces, and Live Search. With Live Search for Windows Mobile also gives the Windows Mobile user access to weather, gas prices, directions, traffic and GPS integration. Windows Live Search for Windows Mobile also lets you put a Live Search box on your Today Screen, so that's a definite plus. Head on over to the Microsoft download site with your mobile browser (whichever you might be using) and grab Microsoft Windows Live for yourself.
We know, this whole "Live" business with Windows Mobile is all too confusing to deal with. Don't bother trying to figure out with Microsoft is doing and just go download Windows Live.[via IntoMobile]
Microsoft has launched a new version of their Windows Live Search mobile search application to go heads-to-head with Google Maps. We all know and love Google Maps ability to find just what we need and pinpoint that particular need on a map, but Live Search for Windows Mobile is about to take it one step further - with voice/speech recognition. Live Search for Windows Mobile with voice input. The updated Live Search for Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6.0 will be available for download for free on Tuesday, Oct. 16, and now includes voice input (beta version), gas prices, and hours of operation for businesses. The service can also use Global Positioning System (GPS) data on GPS-enabled phones to provide location-aware local search for customers. Typing (or tapping, if you don’t have a full keyboard) out a search query can be a trying experience. The new Live Search for Windows Mobile wants to make it easier to find just what you need, in a jiff. Simply speak your query into your mobile phone’s microphone and Live Search will translate your speech into a mobile query and retrieve your information - all without having to look down at your phone or concentrate on hitting the right keys. Download the new Windows Live Search for Windows Mobile now. Head on over to the Live Search website to find the right download for you. Keep in mind, the voice-recognition feature is only available for the Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6.0 platform. Source
Latest hook up with Microsoft will get your mobile playing nice with all your web stuff. Nokia and Microsoft’s burgeoning relationship just got serious. The Big M and Finland’s favourites have announced that they’re to launch Windows Live specifically for S60 cells.
This means if you’ve got an N95, N73, N76 or N80 in your pocket, you can get downloading and have get Hotmail, Messenger, Contacts and Spaces on the go. It’ll kick off as a free trial, but if you like what you see, then there’ll be a monthly fee to contend with. Microsoft obviously fancies itself as a bit of a mobile player, and they’re already pretty cosy with Nokia. Their plans to bring PlayReady DRM across all their devices has the potential to slap down Apple’s hopes for world domination. We’ve already primed our N76 with the new software, which you can check out in our gallery. If you like what you see, then boost on over to www.nokia.com/windowslive. 
Hutch and Microsoft to offer Indian mobile customers a search engine
Indian mobile service provider Hutch which is undergoing acquisition by UK based Vodafone has said that they are collaborating with software giant Microsoft to offer Live Search for mobile to its customers.
As a result, Indian mobile internet users for the first time have optimized access to mobile search engine that returns relevant results quickly.
Microsoft said that their Live search engine would offer mobile users ability to search for content like Tones, Images, Videos and Games. This search would offer optimized searching on PlanetHutch as well.
Harit Nagpal, Marketing Director, Hutch spoke on this new development: “We have always believed in giving our customers services that help simplify their life. We have collaborated with various global service providers like Microsoft on an open access principle to help us achieve this objective. Starting with this initiative, Hutch will provide the entire Windows Live suite of services to its customers over a period of time.”
Jaspreet Bindra, Country Manager Microsoft Online Services Group added: “This service is the first of its kind for mobile users in India, one that allows you to discover information or content at the press of a single button on your mobile phone. Discoverability will now become the ‘killer’ application on the mobile phone. With Live Search for mobile on your Hutch phone, the consumer is just one click away from his or her favorite content. This initiative with Hutch builds on our great existing relationship and commitment to helping consumers find the information they are looking when they’re on the go.”
Microsoft loves to confuse the hell out of mobile enthusiasts with their multitude of mobile services. If it isn't Windows Live, it's Live Search, or it could be non-application Live Search web search. Windows Live is the brand name under which Microsoft is developing its web services and application. A unified "Live" web service platform would be nice, but that's just a bit beyond Redmond at this point. 
