HERE Maps for Nokia X (VIDEO)

HERE Auto: connect your car to the cloud (video)

HERE Maps on Windows 8.1 laptop (photos)

HERE Maps for Windows 8.1

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HERE Maps on New Nokia X

HERE Car on MWC 2014

HERE Maps arriving soon for all Windows 8.1 devices

Today we’re delighted to announce that the HERE Maps application for Windows 8.1, currently only available on the Nokia Lumia 2520, will soon be available for all Windows 8.1 devices, including laptops, desktops and tablets. Both Windows RT and Pro devices will be supported. The app will be free and available from the Windows Store.

As with the previous version of the app it is an all-in-one mapping solution, combining vector, satellite and 3D maps, points of interest, search and route planning. Complete country maps can also be downloaded for offline use, just like you may be used to doing on Windows Phone 8 smartphones.
There’s also a long list of improvements compared to the initial version.
First of all: speed. The offline maps load as quickly as your computer can manage, of course, so it’s a lot faster than using a website for navigation. But there are also speed improvements to the online portions. City pages, for example, now load up to four times faster, thanks to the use of progressive rendering and some clever optimisations to the data transfers.

Second, you can still use your touchscreen to control HERE Maps, and now you can also use your mouse and keyboard, which is a more useful option for most desktop PC users.
Third, this release supports our latest high-resolution satellite imagery. As you can see from the ‘before and after’ image below, this makes a pretty considerable impact on visibility at high zoom levels.

And there’s more. The app will keep a record of your search history and routes you have calculated. When you see a list of places, you can sort them by their distance from you, or by their rating. The app also takes advantage of Windows 8.1 preloading, which gets the apps you use frequently ready to launch in the background for a faster start.

HERE Maps for Windows 8.1 will be rolled out over coming days for free download from the Windows Store, starting in North America and Europe.

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HERE is an automotive hit: more than 10 million cars sold with HERE maps on board

 

Today we’re happy to announce that our maps are powering the in-dash navigation of more than 10 million new cars sold in 2013.

And that’s a pretty big deal, if we lined up all those cars, we could cover the circumference of the earth.
And while the demand for in-dash navigation has been steadily increasing over the past four years, there are some that argue that the in-dash navigation system is fighting a losing battle against the smartphone. To those people, we say, let’s put the two together!
The fact of the matter is that embedded-navigation-system technologies are rapidly improving and can already provide services that your smartphone could never think of.
Instead of connecting a smartphone to the Internet, while steering the wheel, we believe in a connected car. As the head of HERE, Michael Halbherr, says:
“By connecting everything to the Internet from the steering wheel and speakers to gas tanks and tires, location deeply embedded into the car will transform vehicles into powerful connected devices.”
In other words, location is marrying Internet connectivity with the sensors tightly integrated in the car environment so that we can enjoy a whole new class of advanced services for drivers.
For example, embedded navigation systems can run vehicle diagnostics and alert drivers when they don’t have enough gas to finish their route to point them to the nearest gas stations along the way.
Moreover, we are committed to making cars part of a fully connected technology landscape where your home, notebook, smartphone, tablet and car are all part of the same seamless network. Embedded navigation system can therefore even adapt to each specific driver’s routine and driving style.
Imagine navigating to your destination, talking to your loved ones, and choosing just the right song for your drive all while never taking your eyes off the road or your hands off the steering wheel. We know this future is closer than people think. But the only way to achieve it is with highly precise in-dash controls and embedded mapping systems. We take the routes, playlists and points of interest that you’ve created on your smartphone or desktop and bring them to your car so that you can arrive at your destination more easily (and in a more enjoyable fashion) than ever before.
No other company is so passionate and dedicated to this future connectivity. Here’s to ten million cars in 2013 and even more in the years to come.

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Nokia’s HERE Maps updated (8.30.53.110) Worldwide!

Nokia HERE  has recently updated their maps worldwide (8.30.53.110) .






You can check for updates for the maps that you have downloaded on to your phone by following the instructions below.
1. Go to Settings.
2. Swipe left or right towards applications.
3. Select Maps.
4. Click the Check for updates button.
5. Click install if you wish to install the updates now.


 

HERE (NAVTEQ) Sales of Auto Map Licenses Up 33% in 4Q 2013

Nokia announced today their financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year 2013, offering some visibility into its HERE division, formerly known as NAVTEQ.

Automotive map licenses sales have gone up 33% the fourth quarter 2013, with sales of new vehicle licenses of 3.2 million units, compared to 2.4 million units in the fourth quarter 2012 and 2.6 million units in the third quarter 2013.       
On a year-on-year basis, unit sales to vehicle customers increased primarily due to higher vehicle sales and higher consumer uptake of in-vehicle navigation.      
Sales to vehicle customers represented well over 50% of external HERE net sales in the fourth quarter 2013, as well as in the fourth quarter 2012 and the third quarter 2013.
Unfortunately for HERE, that automotive success was “partially offset by lower sales to personal navigation device (PND) customers,“ so external sales went up but only 10 percent, from €204 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 to €225 in the fourth quarter of 2013.

However HERE total sales have decreased from €278 million to €254 million (10 percent down). The reason for that is the fast decline of internal sales (i.e. navigation and maps found in Nokia devices): €74 million end of 2012 to €29 million end of 2013.

The good news for the longer term is that internal sales can not go much further down while automotive license sales are likely to continue to grow at a good pace.

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Διαφημίσεις στο HERE Maps για Windows Phone 8 βάζει η Nokia

Χρήστης του φόρουμ WPCentral ανακάλυψε ότι η εφαρμοφή HERE Maps εμφανίζει διαφημίσεις όταν κάποιος ψάχνει για διάφορα σημεία ενδιαφέροντος (POIs). Και δυστυχώς οι πληροφορίες επιβεβαιώθηκαν από την ομάδα του HERE Maps.



Αν και η εφαρμογή HERE Maps είναι δωρεάν για τα προϊόντα της Nokia, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των χαρτών, οι διαφημίσεις μόνο καλός οιωνός δεν μπορεί να θεωρηθεί.

Συγκεκριμένα η ομάδα του HERE ανάφερε:

«Μετά την εμφάνιση διαφημίσεων (π.χ. με την Groupon) στο here.com, προσωρήσαμε στην εισαγωγή τους στις Windows Phone 8 εφαρμογές. Στη συγκεκριμένη περίπτωση στο HERE Maps, παρουσιάζουμε τοπικές διαφημίσεις σχετικές με το αποτέλεσμα της αναζήτησης και των κοντινών μερών.

Σε αυτό το παράδειγμα το κατάστημα «Grossman Iron & Steel Co» είναι ορατό πάνω στον χάρτη και, αν θέλετε να δείτε τι προσφέρει, μπορείτε να κάνετε κλικ στο banner για να ανοίξετε το πρόγραμμα περιήγησης.»

Ολα αυτά επιβεβαιώθηκαν δια στόματος Pino Bonetti (Nokia conversations) στο Windows Phone Central

Hi guys, this is Pino from the HERE team.
After rolling out advertisements (e.g. with Groupon) on here.com, we are introducing them on Windows Phone 8 apps too.
In the specific case of HERE Maps, we are displaying locally relevant ads in search results and nearby places. As krox1105 correctly pointed out, in this example the place 'Grossman Iron & Steel Co' is visible on the map and if you want to see what their offer is all about, you can click on the banner to open the browser.

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Αναβάθμιση HERE Drive+

Νέα αναβάθμιση της εφαρμογής HERE Drive+ στην έκδοση 4.0.5410.0

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Kenya: Nokia's Here Maps APP Helps You Be a Law Abiding Driver

With the recent introduction of the speed cameras to further deal with errant drivers, Nokia through its HERE Maps is an essential phone to help all drivers be on the safe side of the law.
The HERE suite of location-based services from Nokia not only helps you find your way with the most accurate and locally comprehensive maps, but also aims to get you to your destination while adhering to the rules of the road and, above all, keeping you safe.
According to the World Health Organisation, 1.2 million people are killed in road traffic accidents around the world each year and a further 20 to 50 million people are injured or disabled by road accidents.
In Kenya, more than 3,000 people are killed every year on our roads. More than twice as many are permanently disabled by their injuries. These statistics need to be multiplied to be seen in the context of the deep family tragedy and impact, and the tremendous health, economic and disability costs incurred as a result.
Huge sums of money are used in medical care following accidents - money that is desperately needed for preventative healthcare. With most people in Kenya employed in the informal sector, they have little or no health or life insurance. Involvement in a road traffic accident by a family member has consequences for the entire household and sometimes even the community.
Most of these deaths and injuries are as a result of careless driving - speeding, underestimating the steepness of a corner, overtaking with poor visibility, etc.
Nokia, through its HERE Maps, now makes it easier for motorists to prevent many of these issues using HERE Drive+ with voice-guided navigation that helps you reach your destination safely and reliably.
In addition, for every road the speed limit is indicated so you're always aware and reminded of the recommended speed, and the maps work in true offline mode, so drivers don't even need access to a data connection to reach their destination safely.
This focus on driving safety has been reinforced by the recent introduction of the speed cameras in major centres, forcing drivers to practice self-discipline and prevent unnecessary fines.
As we gear up towards the festive season, the death toll on Kenyan roads is on the rise, in line with the annual trend. Reducing this is the responsibility of all drivers and pedestrians in the country, and mobile technology can play an important role in helping people to plan their travel journeys, map routings and use navigation to get safely from A to B.
"Nokia HERE Maps are the only automotive grade maps available for Kenya and we are very proud of that," says Bruce Howe, General Manager of Nokia East Africa.
"By using HERE Maps, Drive and other applications, Kenyan drivers can bring a new level of predictability to their daily commute and help to reduce the unnecessary loss of lives on our roads".

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HERE Drive gets even better

HERE Drive is the perfect driving companion for anybody who’s constantly on road and the latest update provides some great new traveling tools.

Turn-by-turn directions

For the most part, searching for the place you want to drive to and pressing “Start” is as much as you’ll ever need. However, it’s sometimes good to have an insight on the route before you set out on your journey.
When you plan a route you’ll now be able to see every left or right turn from your starting point to the destination in a very straightforward, easy to follow directions list.
To keep your eyes firmly fixed on the road and concentrating on what’s important, this list isn’t available when you’re actually on route – only before you begin your drive.

Real-time traffic

One thing that frustrates any driver is other drivers. And to be more specific, traffic. Traffic could see your 30-minute journey turn into a 2-hour slog.
If you could avoid it, you would, right?
Real-time traffic information is displayed as you traverse your route. If a road is showing as green, it’s smooth sailing. If it’s red, it’s probably time to take a detour otherwise you’ll be bumper to bumper.

Traffic feature in all map views

The same real-time traffic feature mentioned above exists in any map view, giving you an at-a-glance traffic overview no matter your map preference.

Traffic-aware ETA

The ETA (estimated time of arrival) is just that – estimated. However the new traffic-aware ETA means that the time left shown on your screen is a more realistic one.
By taking into account all the congested, or clear, roads that may lie up ahead, HERE Drive calculates a more precise time that you’ll reach your destination.

Find your car

If you’re in an unfamiliar location, sometimes finding your car once you’ve parked it can prove difficult – especially if it’s parked in a huge car park with hundreds of other vehicles.
Once you’ve parked your car and exited HERE Drive, your location is automatically saved for future reference.
When it’s time to return to your car, HERE Drive shows you a map with a couple of extra options for navigating to your car.
Tap the ‘point me there’ option to activate LiveSight. This will show your car’s location marker on top of the real world through the camera’s viewfinder. ‘Walk there’ is another option for navigating to your car.
There’s also the added bonus of being able to add photos or notes to the car location, if that’ll assist you later. It’s up to you.
Make sure you update to the latest version of HERE Drive to take advantage of these new updates.
 

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