Microsoft has this week announced that its Windows Phone built-in music matching service called Bing Audio has rolled out to 14 new countries including Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Bing Audio is already available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and the US. If you’re not used Bing Audio before, it works in a similar way to Shazam in that it allows you to identify music you might be listening to and match it to the song title.
How Bing Audio Works
Bing Audio is a powerful tool that leverages Microsoft’s extensive music database to identify songs. When you hear a song you like but don’t know the name of, simply open Bing Audio on your Windows Phone and let it listen to the music. Within seconds, Bing Audio will provide you with the song title, artist, and album information. This feature is particularly useful in various scenarios, such as when you’re in a coffee shop, at a party, or even watching a movie and a catchy tune plays in the background.
If you ever want to go back and see a song Bing Audio identified in the past, just go to Music History, which you’ll find by tapping the Search button, then tapping open the More menu. This feature ensures that you never lose track of the songs you’ve discovered, making it easy to revisit and enjoy them later.
Benefits and User Experience
Microsoft explains a little more about the user experience with Bing Audio. According to Microsoft, “Bing Audio is one of those Windows Phone features that, once you know it’s there, you find yourself using all the time. (Yes, I’m the weird guy waving my phone in the air at coffee shops and bars, inside the car, and in front of the TV.) The good news is that now more of you will have a chance to try it.”
The expansion of Bing Audio to 14 new countries means that more users around the world can now take advantage of this convenient feature. Whether you’re in Argentina or Switzerland, you can now identify songs effortlessly and expand your music library with ease. This global rollout demonstrates Microsoft’s commitment to enhancing the user experience and making their technology accessible to a broader audience.
Moreover, Bing Audio’s integration with Windows Phone ensures a seamless experience. The service is built into the phone’s operating system, eliminating the need for additional downloads or installations. This integration also means that Bing Audio can work in harmony with other Windows Phone features, providing a cohesive and user-friendly experience.
For more information on Microsoft’s Bing Audio service, jump over to the Windows Blog.
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