BING ADDS FOURSQUARE TO SEARCH

Microsoft has added social networking to their search engine, Bing, which is aiming to enhance search, alongside Twitter that was integrated in 2009.

To keep up with Google's Buzz integration Bing is adding a number of real-time social-networking features to their search engine the latest of which is Foursquare.

The Bing blog explained:
"This week, we will test new experiences for real-time results."

"For example, when you search for a publication such as the New York Times, Bing not only gives you quick access to specific sections of the destination website, but also provides the most popular shared links from that publication."

Furthermore, Bing has updated the Maps on their search engine website and particularly the Foursquare application will be providing real-time information on the maps.

"The Foursquare map app is a powerful combination of the spatial canvas that Bing Maps provides, combined with Foursquare's user reputation service ability to see who has unlocked specific badges, where and who has been crowned mayor of certain locations making it easier to explore any city in the world as if you were a local."

These features are 'only the beginning' according to Microsoft so expect much more of this to come.