Here (Nokia)

HERE or Here.com (formerly Smart2Go, Ovi Maps and Nokia Maps) is a map service and a navigation software from Nokia, which was originally developed for Nokia mobile phones. Special features of the navigation solution on mobile phones are the independence of an internet connection by storing the map data on the mobile device and the cost of freedom for personal, non -commercial purposes.

Maps and integration in social networks

Cards are already on the purchase on the device and can also use the software " Nokia Suite" are loaded directly from the Internet from the PC to the mobile phone or device. Satellite images are not included in usable offline maps, but can be recharged via a mobile Internet connection. However, satellite imagery is not available for India in the coarse view. Favorites can be synchronized via a Nokia account between PC browsers and mobile phone, synchronization of routes is not possible.

With the "Check In " function, you can log in via Nokia Maps in social networks and get information about the current location or release to others. It supports Facebook, Qype, Twitter, Foursquare, Friendster, LiveJournal, Hyves, StudiVZ and RenRen.

The own position can also be sent via SMS to a friend.

Map coverage and dissemination

The map comes from the Nokia subsidiary Navteq and includes 196 countries (as of August 2013). Of the nearly 700 cities in 50 countries, the routes and stops of public transport are shown.

According to his own use 1 billion mobile devices - such as smartphones or tablet PCs - and navigation systems map data from Navteq or Here.

Functions of the navigation

The functionality corresponds to the dedicated navigation devices.

  • Support for 196 countries
  • Voice output for 46 languages
  • Turn-by- turn navigation
  • Satellite view, terrain view, and 3D view
  • Consideration and display of traffic information via the Internet
  • Night Mode
  • Favorites and home address
  • Points of interest
  • Pedestrian navigation
  • Speed ​​warnings for 21 countries

Others

Nokia is working on the maps to expand photo-realistic 3D models, in which one can determine the viewing point free. A beta version already includes 20 cities, but is currently only available on the PC using a plugin for Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome Online viewable. Research is also on the expansion of Nokia Maps for navigation within buildings.

In addition to want to merge all of its card services under the name HERE, the company announced in November 2012. From Nokia Maps and related projects an integrated product should arise primarily targeted towards end-users and both in the browser, as also runs on all major operating systems - including Apple iOS and Android. For iOS availability but was discontinued at the end of 2013. HERE is also the preferred map service of Firefox OS be what Nokia has a partnership with the Mozilla Foundation closed.

Use in operating systems

  • Microsoft Windows 8: The included app " cards " used in part of the material HERE Maps.
  • Microsoft Windows Phone 8: Here is also used in part on the maps app material from HERE Maps in Lumia smartphones, the standard map application is completely replaced by HERE Maps.
  • Mozilla Firefox OS: The default map application is HERE Maps.
  • Sailfish OS: Jolla licensed HERE on November 13, 2013
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