Nokia announces HERE maps for Android, launching exclusively for Samsung Galaxy smartphones with offline access
Samsung unveiled its new new smartwatch yesterday, the Tizen-powered Gear S that’s capable of making calls and going online without relying on a smartphone. Other features, as noted at the time, include turn-by-turn navigation provided by Nokia’s HERE mapping platform. Today, Nokia revealed further details of its plans for HERE, announcing it will be used on Tizen smartphones (and wearables), while a new licensing agreement with Samsung will see HERE launch on Android for the first time, albeit exclusively for its Galaxy-branded smartphones. It will be classed as a ‘beta’ product initially. This deal will also enable you to pair…
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