Nokia’s new mapping solution, Here, which launched as a web app a few days back, is now available as a native application on the iOS App Store for free. The new application brings in some much-needed user features like offline storage, community maps, step-by-step voice navigation.
Nokia launched their home-brew mapping solution with features that the basic iOS 6 maps was missing last week, and the company called it ‘Here’. The Here maps was initially launched as an online web app, and we had a quick walkthrough of it initially. And as expected, the company launched the iOS version of the mapping solution today on the app store. The new Here for iOS is now available for free.
Here’s the official description and features of the new Here for iOS:
HERE Maps helps you feel like a local anywhere you go. See where you are, search and discover nearby places, and get a feel for the place. Collect places to remember or for later discovery. Explore new destinations and know instantly how to get there on foot, by car or on public transport. HERE Maps is based on the world-class NAVTEQ mapping data used in 90% of in-car navigation systems in the world.
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