Noticed by the guys over at The Handheld Blog (via Android Community), Nokia has been rolling out some pretty significant updates to their HTML5 maps web app for Android (and iOS) accessible at m.maps.nokia.com. This brings the web app a lot closer to the quality maps experience exclusive to the N9 and other Nokia devices.
If you haven’t checked it out recently, you will now notice the ability to download maps over WiFi for offline use, allowing you to bypass the need for a data connection when on the go. The update also brings a few other goodies including public transit routes and directions (which adds to the driving and walking navigation introduced in past updates), local area guides, and new point of interest (POI) landmarks showing local retailers, gas stations, etc.
If you haven’t yet checked out the HTML Nokia maps app, you’ll probably be surprised just how feature-rich it is. You can check it out in your Android browser of choice at m.maps.nokia.com.
Wow I knew Nokia would be hedging their Windows Phone gamble hard but developing mapping software to work on platforms Nokia doesn't even use instead of putting out Ovi for WP yet, which was toward the top of their software responsibilities in the Microsoft deal, … lol
I get the importance of HTML5, so let's assume this works just as well on WP (which it may), not even mentioning that platform when publicizing this, … lol
Hey, not bad at transit in NYC.
Not sure why anyone would use this over what comes with their Android or iPhone, kind of just a demo of what HTML5 can do.
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