Ovi Maps 3.06 Shows The Way
By Phil Barker on December 8,
 2010 at 00:00,

Ovi Maps 3.03 changed the way we navigate on the move, offering a premium turn-by-turn navigation service for free. It's been updated in the form of Ovi Maps 3.06 – join us after the cut to find out more...

Ovi Maps 3.06 is the latest version of Ovi Maps, offering a load of new features and a completely new look. We'll be reviewing Ovi Maps 3.06 next week, but in the meantime read on to find out about the new features.

With Ovi Maps 3.03 and Ovi Maps 3.04, a PC was required if you wanted to download the latest maps, in order to avoid data charges. With Ovi Maps 3.06, Nokia has implemented the ability to download maps on the move, with no need for a computer. You will need Wi-Fi, however, as the files are big.

Compass calibration has been updated, making it easier than ever to make sure you're facing in the right direction, and Nokia has also given the main menu and icons a complete overhaul.

There are also new layers for public transport lines, including subways, trams, and trains. The search function has been updated, now offering suggestions, and the whole browsing experience is easier to use.

We'll be bringing you a full Ovi Maps 3.06 review next Tuesday, but you can check out all the details below.

The complete Ovi Maps 3.06 changelog includes:

* New! Download street maps directly to your device!  A new feature called “Update” on the main menu which allows you download Street Maps directly (via WiFi) to your phone without a PC! Please note that phones without WiFi (e.g. Nokia 5230) will not work.

* New! My Position and Search are now integrated (now called Map). When accessed, it will show your last map view

* New! Back button in Favourites

* New! Long tap functionality to delete & rename collections & routes

* New! Pop up for first time use – to inform user to download new map data (when upgrading 3.04 > 3.06 for the first time)

* New! Improved behaviours of transit lines settings in map toolbox (no more grey out)

* New! Compass calibration hint

* New! Refreshed place details information view

* Pinch to zoom interaction (Only available on Symbian^3 devices)

* Visually refreshed main menu and icons,

* New maps with public transport lines (as a new map layer) for subways, trams and trains in 80+ cities around the world. Just click the map toolbox icon and select Transit lines,

* Improved search experience - find places and addresses around you - or anywhere in the world - fast and easily. Browse places or enter a keyword in the search box. Now with suggestions and "did you mean?" functionality,

* New place pages with description, reviews, pictures and places nearby. Interact with places in a whole new way - you can check in, contact, navigate, save, rate, share, report or see place on the map,

* Share a place - send a place to your friends via SMS or Email. The SMS contains the address and a link to the place page with description, ratings, contact, URL and a mini map. The link opens up on the mobile browser (also on non-Nokia devices),

* Check in - keep your friends up-to-date with where you are and what you're up to. Check in to places and share it with your friends on Facebook and many more social networks. See places you’ve been to in your check in history,

* New Drive assistance mode with live traffic flow - after clicking Drive, you're instantly in drive assistance mode with live traffic flow and more. Once you start moving, get safety camera alerts and speed limit warnings,

* More folder with many rich content services relevant to your location. Personalise your Ovi Maps by selecting the services you'd like to keep on your main menu for instant access.

*  Traffic flow: In Drive mode, a number of improvements to the traffic flow colour scheme and layout.

Download Ovi Maps 3.06

Check out our Ovi Maps 3.06 photo gallery below:

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  • Dawie

    I can’t use my navigator since the upgrade from 3.04 to 3.06…..

    If I want to use it I have to go online every time… so I don’t think
    that version 3.06 is such a WOW upgrade…And you need to use ovi suite to
    update your maps every time …

    No thanks Bring back 3.04

  • aboodesta

    I’ve been using 3.06 for some time now and i absolutely love it :)

    pinch to zoom, downloading maps on the go with wifi, the new search, its all working great.

    the guys at betalabs deserve a pat on the back.

  • aboodesta

    I\’ve been using 3.06 for some time now and i absolutely love it :)

    pinch to zoom, downloading maps on the go with wifi, the new search, its all working great.

    the guys at betalabs deserve a pat on the back.

  • Berlin Alexanderplatz

    Fantastic improvements. On my N8 this works like a dream, it\’s fast and very responsive. I\’ve tried mobile phone navigation software in any flavor they come, but this is the best mobile navigation ever! Thanks alot!

    As a prospective tourist I just wonder why there is no map of Israel!

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  • Jonh

    I wonder if there is possibility to install 6.3 on maps ovi nokia 5530, without having to hanker or change the OS.