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Ovi is dead - long live, er, Nokia
Branding reshuffle for Finnish company 16 May 2011 9:24 GMT TweetNokia has confirmed that it is ending the Ovi branding on its services and streamlining them by simply calling everything by its Nokia moniker.
So no more Ovi Maps, Ovi Store or anything else Ovi (was there anything else of note anyway?) -...
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Mango update confirmed as Windows Phone 7.5
Ovi Maps incoming too 25 April 2011 11:15 GMT TweetConfirmation that Microsoft's next major Windows Phone 7 update, dubbed Mango, will bump the OS up to version 7.5 has surfaced courtesy of a Mango preview platform.
It had been rumoured that the update would see the birth of Windows Phone 7.5,...
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Nokia Ovi Maps minions get lost in London
And show up at HTC launch event 15 September 2010 11:19 GMT TweetNokia attempted a little subterfuge today, sending minions to stand outside the HTC launch event, taking place in London today. Nokia World 2010 is also being hosted in London this year.
A handful of desperate-looking individuals showed up...
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APP OF THE DAY - Virgin Media V Festival 2010 App (Nokia)
Nokia app for all festival fiends 19 August 2010 18:00 GMT TweetWe always like to provide you, the Pocket-lint loyal reader, with mobile phone apps that give decent longevity. However some apps are only meant to last for a blink of an eye, but in doing so hopefully prove super-useful, and this is just one of those.
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Nokia Bicycle Charger lets you charge and cycle
On the go power 3 June 2010 12:40 GMT TweetThe sun is shining (well it is at the moment that I write this) and that means you'll probably want to get on your bike and enjoy the sunshine.
What's the relevance? Well Nokia has just announced the Nokia Bicycle Charger Kit, which as you...
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Ovi Maps tips 'n tricks
How to get the most out of Nokia's mobile mapping service 28 May 2010 11:03 GMT TweetIf you're the proud owner of a modern Nokia phone and have been following our Ovi Maps coverage, then by now you should have worked out what it is, evaluated it, downloaded it and checked out the third party content. But that's all baby stuff. It's...
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Five excellent bits of premium content for Ovi Maps
Reviews, photos, city guides, what's on and more for your Nokia mapping service 27 May 2010 12:25 GMT TweetNavigation, routing, traffic and maps are all fine, but probably the final nail in the coffin of the dedicated satnav is that the free Ovi Maps app for Nokia phones comes with third-party content as well. On the Nokia site they'll refer to it as Premium...
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Nokia Ovi Maps review
REVIEW
Will this replace your satnav?
26 May 2010 10:17 GMT
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Talk to any mobile phone user and they'll probably know all about Google Maps. It's a system that provides plenty of benefits - it's free, relatively quick, and works if you don't have GPS in your phone. In comparison, Nokia Ovi Maps has always been...
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How to get Ovi Maps onto your Nokia phone
Step by step guide to getting free navigation in your pocket 25 May 2010 10:39 GMT TweetIf you're not up to speed with what Nokia's Ovi Maps is all about, then you might want to take a look at our 10 point guide before you read on here.
All done? Good stuff. So, now you know what it is, you might want to find out how to get it....
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Nokia and Yahoo to take on Google Maps
Also details of mail and IM collaboration 24 May 2010 17:25 GMT TweetYahoo and Nokia are joining forces to take on Google in the mobile web-sphere. It's a deal that will see Nokia's Ovi powering Yahoo maps and Yahoo returning the favour by taking the reigns of Ovi's email and instant messaging services.
Log...
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The 10 point guide to Nokia's Ovi Maps
Getting a better look at the other route guidance option 24 May 2010 10:00 GMT TweetWith the Nokia smartphones less inspiring than the current darlings of the mobile industry HTC, Apple and BlackBerry as well as the irresistible forces that are Samsung and LG, it's easy to dismiss what the Finnish company has to offer at the top end.
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Nokia crushes Ovi Maps on Android rumour
Bad translation 25 February 2010 23:41 GMT TweetNokia has crushed rumours surfacing on Thursday that it will be rolling out its new Ovi Maps to Android or Windows Mobile sporting phones.
Blaming bad translation from the Austrian newspaper Die Presse, Nokia has issued the following statement:
“Earlier...
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New Ovi Maps hits 1.4 million downloads
1.7% of compatible handset owners take Nokia up on something for nothing offer 3 February 2010 10:59 GMT TweetFollowing the release of a new version of its Ovi Maps, making the mapping and navigation software and service free on certain phones, Nokia has announced it has hit a milestone.
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VIDEO: Nokia explains new Ovi Maps
Cheerful promo vid goes live 25 January 2010 11:16 GMT TweetNokia has stuck a promo video online for its new Ovi Maps service that will now offer turn-by-turn voice guidance and other navigational features for its GPS-enabled smartphones.
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Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition launches for US market
Mapped-up version comes complete with car kit 9 December 2009 12:45 GMT TweetIn time for the "Holiday" travel season, Nokia has announced the availability of the Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition in the States.
The 3.2-inch touchscreen device comes with voice-guided navigation for North America and a car kit so it can...
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