Bing App updated (V. 5.1.2010.6280)

[saibot]

Originally Posted by rhacy

That's strange, I've have not noticed anything like your 10-20 MB of free RAM loss with just the installation of any bing version to date. Are you sure it's not Sense that's eating up your RAM (program memory)?

Best to all,
R

Me either, which means it's probably some other factor. I haven't seen 10-20MB loss with anything. What's the big thing with everyone complaining about memory leaks on everything. Stop looking at your available RAM and you don't have a problem.

[everphoto]

Is it just me or did the GPS sampling rate on version 6280 drop? I missed two turns already because it seems to only be updating the location every 10 seconds or so. On a freeway that's almost 1000 feet.

Any way to crank up the sampling rate so the position updates more frequently?

[hypeo]

That's strange, I never had a problem down in LA area.

Originally Posted by everphoto

Is it just me or did the GPS sampling rate on version 6280 drop? I missed two turns already because it seems to only be updating the location every 10 seconds or so. On a freeway that's almost 1000 feet.

Any way to crank up the sampling rate so the position updates more frequently?

[hypeo]

Well, I went on a vacation to South Cali and used Bing as my navigation system. I have to say, it is a well improved app. My phone did not crash once, the system worked as it should, and i got to all my places. I did see an increase in memory use but I guess it would be expected if we are using internet and gps at the same time; nothing Clear Ram could not take care of.

[suntopper]

Don't know if anyone's reading this thread anymore but if you use the "Directions" function of Bing the map updates about once per second (same as old version) but if you just use the "Maps" function it updates once every 3-5 seconds. Don't know why they would do it this way!!!!

[everphoto]

Of late I have been tying out Google Maps mobile version. It updates position every second no matter what you are doing. The map background, whether just a street map or satellite also updates alot quicker. The other thing that Bing has been a problem for me of late is that when I first launch it, it can easily take a minute or two, sometimes three, to get a fix, while Google does that much faster. Bing USED TO get a fix quite fast in the previous versions but since this last upgrade I find I hardly use it anymore 'cause it's so slow.

[hypeo]

I wonder if its the areas were you guys are residing. I have clear sunny skies here where I live and don't have any of those problems with BING.

Originally Posted by everphoto

Of late I have been tying out Google Maps mobile version. It updates position every second no matter what you are doing. The map background, whether just a street map or satellite also updates alot quicker. The other thing that Bing has been a problem for me of late is that when I first launch it, it can easily take a minute or two, sometimes three, to get a fix, while Google does that much faster. Bing USED TO get a fix quite fast in the previous versions but since this last upgrade I find I hardly use it anymore 'cause it's so slow.

[everphoto]

I just upgraded the phone to WM 6.5 yesterday. Google still running really well. Going to try Bing again to see if it runs any differently on WM 6.5 but haven't had the chance yet.