Nokia's HERE maps is now available for iOS devices as a free download from the App Store. After Apple's Maps debacle users have been searching for an alternative and Nokia is hoping to help you out if you're running iOS 4.3 or later.
According to Apple the HERE maps app has the following features:
Reviews are mixed so far. Check out this user's comment:
Yikes! What do you think? Do you like Nokia's version of Maps? I'm downloading now...
According to Apple the HERE maps app has the following features:
Features:
• Map views – Pick the map you need from map view, live traffic view, public transport line view or satellite view
• Save map areas & wander without data coverage
• In selected countries, access community maps created and updated by users
• Maps, search and place coverage for nearly 200 countries
• Search with history and suggestions
• Share places with just a tap, including the location and how to get there, over SMS, email, or social networks
• Organize places you love into Collections
• Sign in to HERE Maps with your Nokia Account or Facebook login
• Sync with Here.net – Access your Collections anywhere
• Step-by-Step voice-guided walk navigation
• Walk navigation through pedestrian routes, parks, alleyways, and more
• Public transportation and driving directions
• Map views – Pick the map you need from map view, live traffic view, public transport line view or satellite view
• Save map areas & wander without data coverage
• In selected countries, access community maps created and updated by users
• Maps, search and place coverage for nearly 200 countries
• Search with history and suggestions
• Share places with just a tap, including the location and how to get there, over SMS, email, or social networks
• Organize places you love into Collections
• Sign in to HERE Maps with your Nokia Account or Facebook login
• Sync with Here.net – Access your Collections anywhere
• Step-by-Step voice-guided walk navigation
• Walk navigation through pedestrian routes, parks, alleyways, and more
• Public transportation and driving directions
Reviews are mixed so far. Check out this user's comment:
This app is slow to scroll in and has NO information! For example, there aren't even streets in Japan. It's basically a blank map for blind people. Try this out if you want to feel like your Apple Maps is Google's. Seriously, immediate delete!
Yikes! What do you think? Do you like Nokia's version of Maps? I'm downloading now...