Ovi Maps in pictures

LONDON, England � Now bundled on more phones than you can shake a lollipop lady�s stick at, Ovi Maps is the destination to get you around. Fresh with the new version (3.04) � along with free navigation � there�s oodles more content. Ovi Maps; now brings free navigation to 77 countries and 46 languages worldwide; extra information on more than 25 million points of interest and it�s now faster than ever. But what does it look like? Before you take the plunge take a look at our pictorial walkthrough with Nokia�s Ovi Maps. Join us after the jump to start the journey.

Ovi Maps: Homescreen icon
Where better place to kick things off than, well, the start. Ovi Maps is one touch away as soon as you boot-up your phone. It can either sit in your app draw, or plonk it on your homescreen.

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Ovi Maps: Location finder
Once you�ve got things started Ovi Maps will almost instantly find-out where you are, anywhere in the world. With over 77 countries available, Ovi Maps will know if you�re in Calcutta or Cancun, even if you�re not too sure.

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Ovi Maps: Search
Search where you need to go by: country, post code, city, street and number. Just type your requirements in, and it�ll pinpoint your chosen destination. You can pick whether to walk or get behind the wheel with a simple click too.

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Ovi Maps: Journey overview
Before you set-off, click to view the journey overview for a complete picture of where you�re headed. Ovi Maps will also check if you�d like to call in anywhere along the way � for a coffee perhaps � and add these as points to your journey.

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Ovi Maps: Journey data
Not sure if it�s a bit far to walk? Check out the journey overview for data on distance, time and an estimate of your average speed.

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Ovi Maps: Walking
Opt to view the map in either landscape or portrait mode when you�re out-and-about. What�s more, you can choose if you�d like directions using the power of speech from the library of voice-packs available. We went for the English surfer dude. Each to their own, as they say.

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Ovi Maps: Driving
The feel of the driving mode is a bit different to walking. In landscape and portrait the map is clear and it�s easy to see if you need to go right, left or you�ve completely missed your turn.

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Ovi Maps: Points of interest
Making full use of the location-based services, you�ll be able to search for nearby petrol stations, travel links, entertainment, restaurants or museums. What�s more, click on something that takes your fancy, and the app will take you to the relevant website to book tickets, check opening times and other useful information.

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Ovi Maps: Traffic information
Currently available in over ten countries, traffic information on Ovi Maps includes updates on congestion and safety camera warnings.

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Have you guys got any interesting pictures of Ovi Maps? Got any interesting tales of when Ovi Maps got you out of a sticky situation? Let us know in the comments down south.