Change of heart?
A new report says that Microsoft, along with Amazon, are in talks to supply cloud computing services for HERE, the online mapping company currently owned by BMW, Audi and Mercedes. The report also claims that Microsoft is "interested in closer ties to HERE" but details were not revealed.
HERE today but gone March 30
HERE mapping has been part of the Windows Phone (now Windows 10) story for many years, but unfortunately this is a love story that has come to an end. The company has announced that all Windows development has been halted and apps will be pulled later this month.
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The popular suite of HERE apps for Windows Phone have been updated. New releases have been rolled out for HERE Drive+, HERE Transit and HERE Maps. Since there are six versions available on the store, we'd imagine that each and every listing has received some love and attention.
There's a difference
If you saw our news last week about the suite of HERE apps returning to Windows 10 Mobile, you may have been miffed to see a 'not compatible' message in the Store on your Lumia 950 or XL. The reason is a little complicated, but the good news is we are here to explain and give you the right links to the apps you need.
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You may recall the HERE suite of apps disappearing from the Windows Store back in October, which was reportedly caused by a technical issue. This problem continued until the start of 2016, but now we've been made aware of their return.
No More Nokia Maps
HERE announced that the 6,500 strong team has officially bid farewell to Nokia to bring all its global mapping and location technology under a new umbrella backed by Audi, BMW and Daimler AG.
No apps for you today
HERE has confirmed to *Windows Central* that an unnamed "technical issue" is currently not allowing its suite of mapping and navigation apps to appear in the Windows Store. It says it is "working to resolve the problem" but did not offer an estimated date when it will be fixed.
Come HERE and Download
The [HERE](/tag/here) suite of apps for Windows Phone has been updated this evening, bringing minor bumps for HERE Maps, Drive+, Transit, and City Lens.
Sold!
Nokia has announced that it has sold its HERE mapping business to German car consortium of Audi, BMW and Daimler for 2.8 billion Euro ($3 billion).
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Nokia has released a batch of updates for the Windows Phone suite of HERE apps. The company has bumped HERE Maps, HERE Drive+ and HERE City Lens.
HERE Mapping
Nokia today announced an update for the HERE maps solution on both Windows Phone and Android, which should be hitting handsets from today. The update includes support for turn-by-turn navigation in new regions (and improvements to the feature itself in supported markets), as well as improved map coverage in others markets. But wait, there's more. Other improvements affect inland...
From Nokia to Microsoft
Update: The HERE team has posted an official update on this stating: "we have noticed some discussions in the blogosphere about HERE on Windows Phone. We want to clarify that we are committed to providing great products and consumer experiences for Windows based phones. We will continue to support our HERE apps to ensure that they will be compatible with future versions of Windows."...
Bye bye Nokia
HERE's suite of navigation services picked up an update today that allows you to transition from your Nokia account to HERE's own services. HERE is also giving Windows Phone 8.0 users access to Drive+ and Transit for free after doing the same for Windows Phone 8.1 users earlier this year. HERE states that all your data will be synced to the new account: "Create a HERE account and...
It had to happen sooner or later. Nokia apps on Windows Phone Store, including Nokia MixRadio, Nokia Camera, and others are now published by Microsoft Mobile Oy. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Microsoft Mobile Oy is the wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corp formed after the acquisition of the devices business of Nokia Corporation. Before the change, apps had 'Nokia Corporation...
As part of Windows Phone 8.1, users will be getting access to Nokia's HERE Drive+ for free. It will be available on all phones receiving the update. HERE Transit will also be available for free on Windows Phone 8.1. Also Windows Phone 8.1 is powered by HERE, but we wanted to make it even better for a mobile lifestyle. This is why we extend the benefits of free voice guided car...
Should you be unhappy with the current implementation of [HERE](http://www.wpcentral.com/tag/here) Maps on your Windows Phone, Windows or even other platforms, Nokia may have a new option for you – HERE Papyrus. Gone are the days of looking for alternatives for the traditional paper map.
HERE Maps is the solid mapping experience from Nokia, which was only available on the Lumia 2520 when it came to Windows Phone 8.1 tablets and PCs. We recently covered plans for the app to be pushed out to all hardware, ending the Lumia 2520 exclusivity. Nokia has today made the popular solution available for all consumers to download, no matter which Windows device you're using. As...
Nokia’s excellent mapping platform, HERE, just got a brand new blog. It’s called Three Sixty and it’s going to be a great site to add to your bookmarks and RSS feeds if you’re not just interested in HERE, but mapping in general. Three Sixty (360.here.com) is a new place on the web for those interested in location, location intelligence, and more. Of course you’ll find the big...
Nokia releases its financial report for Q4 2013, showing a decline in Lumia sales before passing the baton to Microsoft While both the media and consumers wait patiently for Microsoft to inevitably absorb Nokia's devices and services division, the Finnish company today published its Q4 2013 financial report. This latest report paints a rather bleak image of its Lumia family of Windows...
Nokia today announced joint development with Continental for next generation Electronic Horizon, Automated Driving and new Intelligent Transportation Systems based on high precision map technology. Unveiling the intensification of said collaboration at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the two companies will look to "bring the Connected Car to life." The two teams...