Before the yr is out , you will have yet another choice to Google and Apple Maps . Nokia say that it will presently release a spare - of - charge maps app on Android and iOS . Why ? Because the companythinksthat your current options are , well , dusty .
“ Google Maps is a good solution for many — their maps work very well — but it has appear the same and done the same for a long time , ” Nokia executive Sean FernbacktoldThe Wall Street Journal .
To severalize , Nokia ’s maps app will allow you to fully download maps for offline use as well as lookup and route without an internet connection . you may currently do this in alimited waywith Google Maps , while Apple Maps does n’t have any offline capabilities at all .
Unlike Google , Nokia has no plan to make any money with this app by show ads , for instance . presumptively , provide the service to consumer would generate more signal to o.k. - melodic line Nokia’srather good location engine , which currently powers Nokia ’s digital - function weapons platform that companionship like Amazon and FedEx compensate licensing fees to apply . [ The Wall Street Journal ]
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