Using a Windows Mobile device? Like performing lots of searches when on the go? Need better performance all around? Get ready for a better Bing. It's free, and it's here today.Microsoft made a lot of noise about its Bing search engine today. Buried way at the bottom of the press release was an interested footnote about the mobile version of Bing. Turns out Microsoft didn't just make improvements to the desktop version of Bing, it made improvements to the mobile version, too.

Here's what Microsoft says:

• Type Less, search more: Typing can be tough on small devices. Now you can easily speak your search query into your phone and let Bing do the rest. We've really worked to improve the quality of recognition and level of understanding we have when you speak.
• Map Your Way: Quickly access maps, driving directions and traffic information so you can find where you are and get where you are going. The new application also includes an improved auto-locate feature to show your current location.
• Act Locally: Wherever you are, Bing makes it easy to find a nearby business, a new restaurant, or even a local movie theatre with the latest show times. You can quickly and easily bookmark locations and businesses for later reference.
• Get Quick Answers: Make decisions fast and on the go with the top web results and instant answers for your pressing questions. Save favorites and recent searches to a list so that you don't have to repeat searches.

Right now all these new features are only available to Windows Mobile devices. The older version of Bing is still available to other devices, such as BlackBerries on the Verizon network.

I haven't had a chance to download it and give it a direct comparison to Google's search product for Windows Mobile. Since it's available now and it's free, there's no reason not to check it out. The download is available here.

[Via MocoNews]