Say hello to Nokia Maps 2.0 Beta for Nokia S60 3rd Edition Mobile Devices (N81, N81 8GB, N82, N95, N95 8GB, E90). Now you don't need third party applications like Google Maps or Yahoo! Maps on your Nokia mobile when Nokia Maps 2.0 does the same job for you.
Nokia Maps 2.0 Beta brings a lot of new map features for Nokia users introducing Walk - pedestrian navigation, in addition to Drive - world class car navigation, multimedia city guides, satellite maps and other innovative features.
The beta offers satellite maps in 200 cities worldwide. Though unfortunately Nokia has still not laid their eyes on countries like Pakistan and even the maps of major cities of Pakistan are still not available.
However coming back to the features review again, Nokia Maps 2.0 has got a much more improved search functionality. Users can save maps in satellite mode or even bookmark places. Plus there is an enhanced 3D navigation mode available now.
Download Nokia Maps 2.0 Beta
It can be download to your mobile using Nokia Map Loader or you can even download it and then transfer it to your phone from your PC. Download Nokia Maps 2.0 Beta.
Tips for Using Nokia Maps 2.0 Beta
Here are some tips provided by official Nokia Beta Labs Blog
Tip 1: Shortcut keys in the map
- Use * and # keys to zoom in and out in the map
- Use to 0 key to go to "My position"
- Use the 1 key to change map modes (2D, 3D, Satellite, Hybrid)
Tip 2: Shortcut keys in Drive mode
- The "grid" (options menu) layout imitates the keyboard. Items in the grid are also accessible directly through the keyboard.
- The same shortcuts are also available in Walk