Bing announced a preview of the new Bing Maps. You can actually play with the new Bing Maps today by clicking here.

The new version a new design that aims at bringing the information people want on the map, right in front of them. They improved the directions, enabled finding things along your route, better traffic estimation, more data about the place you are headed to and street views as you travel. Plus a new mobile view, with enhanced sharing features and more.

Here is a screen shot followed by a video:

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