Got a Nokia N8? Sure, it can take the most gorgeous 12-Megapixel photos and record some great looking high definition video, but thanks to the thousands of apps on the Nokia Ovi Store it can do so much more. This week we look at the top 10 free Nokia N8 City Guides apps for those that like to travel and explore the outdoors.
Take a look at the list below to discover apps to help you find your way, discover the best hotels, source the best restaurants and more - all free to download from the Ovi Store.
Nokia's premium walking and driving navigation service with voice navigation. If, for some reason you don't already have it on your N8, download it now.
META Friend Locator is a mapping app that works perfectly alongside Nokia’s own Ovi Maps app. Letting you easily track your friends, and let them know where you are.
TripAdvisor covers hotels, restaurants, things to do and flights just like the TripAdvisor website in a clear easy to read and navigate format.
Working in conjunction with Yellow Pages, Yell.com lets you need to find business that are local to you. There’s no need to log onto your computer – simply check out the app on your Nokia C7, find tradespeople near to you, and you’re good to go.
Trapster alerts you as you approach police speed traps and safety cameras to prevent you from getting on the wrong side of the boys in blue.
Locago gives you directions, gps support and the ability to browse Wikipedia, Flickr images, weather forecasts, addresses, business listings, users reviews and more; helping you get to where you need to go, and learn more about your destinations.
Own Voice lets you record your own voice to use in Ovi Maps. If the thought of you listening to yourself telling you to “turn right” and “turn left” is a little unsettling you can make Ovi Maps navigation more fun by using Own Voice to record members of your family, and friends. And then erase it again when it starts to sound like nagging.
Choosing a hotel to stay in is tricky business. HRS Hotelportal has a database of over 250,000 hotels worldwide. So wherever you go, you're sure to find somewhere comfortable to rest your head on your travels. It lets you check current room prices, location and facilities. Book a hotel and you can have your booking confirmation sent to you by SMS and/or e-mail.
Near Guide Top 100 Restaurants
The problem with so many restaurant recommending apps is that you need a king's ransom in order to eat at one of them, or risk having to wash the dishes when you can't foot the bill. Near Guide Top 100 Restaurants recommends restaurants based on both quality and value for money, with prices below 30 Euros.