Nokia maps coming to iOS

Nokia has announced that it’s going to be offering it’s maps service on iOS. The app is HTML5 based and has driving and walking directions as well as offline mapping and voice navigations. There is also syncing of your favourite places with HERE.net Nokia’s new maps  site.

Nokia will also be the mapping provider for Firefox OS and there is a HERE Android API for developers to use Nokia maps in their apps.

It’s all looks great but Nokia where supposed to have brought Nokia Drive to non-Nokia Windows Phones an area that lacking on Windows Phone at the moment but it’s not shown up yet.

More info on Nokia conversations.

Introducing HERE Maps for iOS

We’re making HERE Maps available in the Apple App Store: iOS users can more easily access our rich mapping experience with a single tap on their home screen. The app has been developed with the same HTML5 technology that powers the mobile web and is therefore very versatile and optimized for mobile use.

With HERE Maps for iOS you can get smart directions to navigate your way around town, whether you’re driving, walking or taking public transportation, so let’s have a closer look at all the features available.

What is HERE Maps for iOS?

With HERE Maps for iOS you can save an area to your device, so you can explore even without data coverage. You can save an area in advance and use it later at up to 4 different zoom levels.

Since you don’t walk on the same routes you drive, HERE Maps for iOS gives you dedicated voice guided turn-by-turn walk navigation that guides you along the best route for walking there: pedestrian routes, through parks, down alleyways, and more. With voice navigation, you will spend less time looking at your phone and more time enjoying getting there.