Microsoft: Bing Will Be Default Search Engine on Kindle Fire HD

Microsoft told Mashable that its Bing search engine will be the default on the Amazon Kindle Fire HD's web browser. Amazon also confirmed it.

The deal between the two companies came together recently. Adam Sohn, general manager of communications and influencer marketing at Bing, said the "last bits" of the deal were finalized only today. Sohn said Bing would be the "initial default" search engine on the Kindle Fire HD and new Kindle Fire tablets. He couldn't confirm if the terms of the deal also include Amazon's E Ink readers.

Users will be able to change the default to another search engine such as Google or Yahoo.

The site Ubergizmo first reported that Bing was the default bro…
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