On the heels of Nokia World 2008 and the announcement of the very slick Nokia N97, Nokia Maps gets a bit update from Nokia as well - enter Nokia Maps Beta on Ovi.
Explore free maps worldwide, discover places you need nearby, and let Maps show you the way. Walking or driving, Maps can direct you turn-by-turn to your destination, starting from right where you are.
Features include:
your position
Search
Drive - turn by turn voice guided nav.
map modes
global maps
walking routes
save favorites
traffic updates
Maps 3.0Beta is a sneak preview of the forthcoming version of Nokia Maps.
What’s new:
Enhanced car navigation, Drive*, through lane assistance, speed limit warners, improved sign post design and new ‘Route overview’ mode during navigation,
Enhanced pedestrian navigation, Walk**, through shortcuts (virtual connections) in urban areas, straight line guidance for off-road terrain and beeps and vibrations before next turn,
Significantly improved map data quality and content,
3D landmarks for over 200 cities – can be displayed in 3D and 2D map modes,
New Terrain*** map mode,
Hi-res aerial images for Satellite*** and Hybrid*** map modes,
Nokia Maps Updater for PC, to update your Maps application and existing map data,
Synchronisation of Favourites and Collections with MapsBeta on Ovi and vice versa (use in online mode, enable Internet connection).
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