“Ovi Maps” Articles

Navteq today announced that it has purchased Trapster, a user generated speed trap service, to bolster its location-aware content database. Trapster is an application for getting enforcement points and road hazards alerts on your mobile device. It crowd sources speed traps from across the globe, so you can avoid unnecessary speeding tickets. Hit the jump 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.

The Nokia X6 received a new firmware yesterday taking it up to v30.0.003. The new update brings the new version of Ovi Maps and Ovi Store along with improvements to the web browser. Check out the full changelog after the break.

Debs from the Lady Geek App Show takes a deeper look at Qype for Ovi Maps. Qype comes pre-installed on the latest version of Ovi Maps, and puts the database from Europe’s largest review site onto your Nokia handset. Hit the jump to see how you could make use of this great little tool.

Gig Finder beta has just been updated and is now available for Symbian^3 devices. Gig Finder is a cool little app that lets you discover gigs in and around your current location, with support for underground bars in small towns to major concerts in larger cities. Gig Finder also learns your music tastes in order to provide the best events for you. Check out the full list of included features along with download links after the break.