Most importantly, because the Bing Maps Preview was built for Windows 8.1, Microsoft says it “works well” on both touch and desktop devices. It also takes advantage of Windows-specific features like ...

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Bing has just updated their Streetside and 3D city database. You'll now find over 100 new cities ...

One of the most notable features of Windows 10 is its support for universal apps that run on both desktop and mobile hardware. Naturally, this includes Microsoft’s Maps app for Windows 10, and today ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Earth 3D is an interactive, educational app in the Windows Store that delivers an interactive ...

Microsoft debuted a true analogue to Google Earth on Thursday, launching a Bing Maps Preview app for Windows 8.1 that moves Maps into true 3D. The new app, available in the Windows Store, even ...

Microsoft is cleaning house at Bing, dropping one feature completely, while dropping the need for the company's Silverlight browser plug-in to use the other. Josh Lowensohn Former Senior Writer Josh ...

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Windows 8.1 users already have a fine mapping app in Bing Maps, but soon they’ll have another option with Nokia Here. Nokia is bringing Here Maps to all Windows 8.1 devices in the coming days, ...