“GPS” Articles

Ovi Maps for Mobile v3.06 has received an update taking it out of the beta stages into a final build v3.06(587). The new updated allows you to have more freedom in terms of customising the Maps homescreen user interface to make it relevant to you. The search experience has also been improved as well as a new drive assistance mode with live traffic flow. Hit the jump for the full changelog.

Check out this awesome video of a a DIY version of Nokia Terminal Mode. The Nokia N8 is used to replace the HUD of a Mazda 6, with the handset being connected via Bluetooth to enable the audio from the Nokia N8 to be playable via the car’s radio. Video after the break.

The Maemo Community has been a revelation for Nokia N900 users since Nokia announced the termination of Maemo and introduced us to Meego. Today we’ve come to learn that over on the Maemo Talk Forums, Ovi Maps for the Nokia N900 has been given a new lease of life with some added features. Hit the jump and check out the video demo to find out more.

Nokia Beta Labs have released an updated version of Ovi Maps for Mobile v3.06. This updated Beta brings with it some great enhancement and new features but the most significant addition is the new ‘Update’ feature. The Update option has been added to the main screen and lets you download street maps directly to your device without the need of a PC. Hit the jump for the full changelog and to test out this beta.

Nokia Beta Labs has just released a new experimental application that takes your profiles management to a new level. There’s a hell of a lot to set up, so it’s not exactly intuitive, but can make life a lot easier in the long run. Nokia Situations automatically senses the situation you are in based on time, day, location and available networks. It then switches to the set profile that meets that criteria. Hit the jump for the video demo.