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Nokia HERE Maps update adds LiveSight for Windows phone 8
HERE Maps with LiveSight has landed and allows you to spot exactly where you’re going just by looking. Within HERE Maps simply tap the LiveSight icon and pan around. LiveSight reveals shops, restaurants and your favourite places as virtual signs on buildings on the screen of your Nokia Lumia running Windows Phone 8.
We’ve already received the HERE Maps version 3.3.354.8 update on our Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 720 and have downloaded the 7MB file and got it up and running with ease. Sadly, this update doesn’t work with the Nokia Lumia 520.
Once you’ve got the update up and running you’ll find that you can tap on your current location and a small eye will appear next to it, tap on it and you’ll be taken into the LiveSight mode. This uses the same map information but you’ll find the map information narrowed down to your local environs.
Asphalt 7: Heat Nokia Lumia 920 versus Nokia Lumia 520 speed test
Asphalt 7 Heat is the latest Xbox Live game to hit Windows Phone 8 and is not only one of the best looking racing games out there, it’s one of the best games full stop. Even if you’re a casual fan of racing games you’ll find something to love in Asphalt 7 Heat.
So, we took the Nokia Lumia 920, which is the flagship Windows Phone 8 smartphone right now and the Nokia Lumia 520 the entry-level model and compared when running the frankly brilliant Asphalt 7: Heat.
When Asphalt 7: Heat first launched it could only be played on Windows Phone 8 with 1GB of RAM, which meant only the Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820 could play the game. However, recently an Asphalt 7 update hit that meant the game could be played on just 512MB.
Top 5 Xbox games on Nokia Lumia 520
The Nokia Lumia 520 may have a budget price tag but you’ll find that unlike budget Android devices, for example, it runs the latest version of Windows Phone 8. This means you get a premium user experience at a great budget price.
Top 50 Xbox Live games for your Nokia Lumia Windows Phone
When it comes to performance, the Nokia Lumia 520 runs on a 1GHz dual-core processor and is backed by 512MB of RAM. This means it can run Windows Phone 8 with no sign of lag. However, some people have suggested it would be a better gaming smartphone if it came with 1GB of RAM.
Top 5 Xbox games we’ve covered:
NFS: Hot Pursuit
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Real Football
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Asphalt 7: Heat
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Vampire Rush
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Tiny Plane
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Nokia Lumia 720 video test hands-on
The Nokia Lumia 720 is the mid-range addition to the Windows Phone 8 family and is also the slimmest and sleekest.
The Nokia Lumia 720 comes with a 6.7-Megapixel camera that is capable of handling 720p video capture at up to 30fps (frames per second). This means you get a great experience on what is considered a mid-range smartphone.
We took to the streets of Brighton to check out a little street theatre that was being accompanied by a saxophonist (as well as a baby crying in the background), while for our indoors test we checked out the skateboarders at the recent Nokia Lumia 925 launch.
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Nokia Lumia 925 Launch and Full Review
Tech entrepreneur, Will Francis, was at the launch of the new Nokia Lumia 925 Windows Phone. He reviews all its great features as well as getting the view of those in the know.
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Nokia Lumia 925 review in 60 seconds
Tech entrepreneur, Will Francis, reviews all the best features of the new Nokia Lumia 925 Windows Phone in just 60 seconds.
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Nokia Lumia 925 – Best photos in low light
The Nokia Lumia 925, powered by Windows Phone 8, with award-winning PureView technology, Carl Zeiss optics and six physical lenses for great photos and video, day or night.
Learn more:
http://www.nokia.com/global/products/
Nokia Smart Camera — Action Shot
The Action Shot feature in Nokia Smart Camera lets you snap once to get a sequence of movements in a single high-quality image.
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http://www.nokia.com/global/products/
Nokia Smart Camera — Change Faces
Get everyone at their best with the Change Faces feature in Nokia Smart Camera. Combine your favourite expressions from a series of shots into a single perfect group photo.
Learn more:
http://www.nokia.com/global/products/
Nokia Smart Camera — Remove Moving Object
The Remove Moving Object feature in Nokia Smart Camera lets you erase unwanted details to get your picture looking just the way you want.
Learn more:
http://www.nokia.com/global/products/
Nokia Lumia 925 – More than your eyes can see
Take a look how there’s a lot more than your eyes can see inside the Nokia Lumia 925.
Learn more:
http://nokia.com/lumia925
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Nokia introduces Nokia Lumia 925
London, UK – Nokia today introduced the Nokia Lumia 925, a new interpretation of its award-winning flagship, the Nokia Lumia 920. The Nokia Lumia 925 introduces a metal design and showcases the latest PureView camera innovation, new features and third party applications coming to the Nokia Lumia range.
The Nokia Lumia 925 includes the most advanced lens technology and next
generation imaging software to capture clearer, sharper pictures and video, including the best low light images. The Nokia Lumia 925 also introduces the new Nokia Smart Camera mode, coming as an update to all Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones. Nokia Smart Camera offers an easy way to capture ten images at once and edit the pictures with options like Best Shot, Action Shot, and Motion Focus for creating the perfect high quality image.
Nokia also announced Hipstamatic’s new app, Oggl, will arrive on Nokia Lumia smartphones, allowing people to take and share high quality pictures with like-minded creatives and photography enthusiasts from around the world. In addition to sharing photos on Oggl, users can simultaneously share photos on social networks including Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Tumblr, Flickr and Instagram.
“We keep innovating,” said Jo Harlow, executive vice president of Nokia Smart Devices. “We’re advancing experiences on the Nokia Lumia portfolio whether that means great new benefits for an existing Lumia owner, or bringing new showcase devices like the Nokia Lumia 925.”
The Nokia Lumia 925 introduces metal for the first time to the Nokia Lumia range, bringing appeal and unique benefits like increased robustness. The polycarbonate back comes in white, grey or black. A wireless charging cover can be clipped onto the back of the phone to take advantage of Nokia’s extensive wireless charging accessories and ecosystem. Covers, sold separately, come in white, black, yellow, and red.
Leading Nokia services, such as the HERE suite of integrated location and navigation services and Nokia Music for unlimited streaming of free music playlists, add to the great proposition offered by Nokia’s latest smartphone.
The Nokia Lumia 925 is being introduced into Europe with Vodafone, along with other operator and retail partners. Patrick Chomet, group director of Terminals at Vodafone said: “The new Nokia Lumia 925 is a sleek and sophisticated smartphone delivering great performance and outstanding imaging. We look forward to offering the Nokia Lumia 925 across our markets on Vodafone Red, as well as other tariffs, enabling customers to make the most of their new smartphone on Vodafone’s fast and reliable network. Vodafone customers will also have exclusive access to a 32GB version of the Nokia Lumia 925, giving them even more capacity to store all their content for personal and business use.”
Terry Myerson, corporate vice president, Microsoft Windows Phone Division, added: “Together with Nokia, we continue to change the way people think about smartphone cameras. The work Nokia has done with the Lumia 925 further enhances the imaging capabilities of the Lumia smartphones.”
In addition to Europe, the Nokia Lumia 925 will be introduced into the US by T-Mobile and into China by China Mobile and China Unicom. Sales are expected to start in the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain and China in June, followed by the US and a number of other markets. The Nokia Lumia 925 will be priced around 469 EUR before taxes and subsidies. Country-specific pricing and availability will be announced locally.
| Nokia Lumia 925 | |
| Operating system | Windows Phone 8 |
| HERE location and mapping services | Free global HERE Maps and HERE Drive+;Free HERE Transit available in the Store |
| Display | 4.5″ AMOLED WXGA (1280×768), 2.25 D sculpted Gorilla 2 Glass, ClearBlack, High Brightness Mode, Sunlight Readability, Super Sensitive Touch for glove and nail usage |
| Battery | 2000 mAh battery, Wireless Charging supported via an accessory cover |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon |
| Main camera | PureView 8.7 MP with Optical Image Stabilization, Autofocus, short pulse high power dual LED flash, most advanced lens technology, 1080p HD video at 30fps with Optical Image Stabilization. Includes Nokia Smart Camera mode. |
| Front facing camera | 1.2 MP wide angle |
| Memory | 1GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory; 7 GB free SkyDrive cloud storage |
Read more about the Nokia Lumia 925 on Nokia Conversations.
About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia’s technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most recognized in the world. For more information, visit
http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia
The new Nokia Lumia is coming…
Lumia 928 Guide
Introducing: Nokia Lumia 928 on Verizon Wireless
Discover Nokia Lumia 928 on Verizon Wireless:
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Nokia Lumia 928 is the latest installment in Nokia’s Windows Phone 8 lineup, exclusive to Verizon Wireless
With Nokia’s award-winning PureView imaging innovation, including optical image stabilization, the Nokia Lumia 928 enables you to capture bright, blur-free photos and videos, even indoors or at night.
In addition to amazing imaging and video capabilities, the Nokia Lumia 928 offers rich distortion-free audio capture, even in noisy conditions.
Nokia Lumia 928 is available in white and black.
Nokia Lumia 928 – a new expression of the world’s most innovative smartphone
Sunnyvale, Calif., USA – Nokia today announced the Nokia Lumia 928 smartphone, the latest installment in Nokia’s Windows Phone 8 lineup, exclusive to Verizon Wireless.
With Nokia’s award-winning PureView imaging innovation, including optical image stabilization, the Nokia Lumia 928 enables people to capture bright, blur-free photos and videos, even in low light conditions such as indoors or at night. Great looking images come easily when snapping them with the smartphone’s 8.7MP camera featuring a high-quality, wide angle Carl Zeiss lens. The Nokia Lumia 928 also comes with powerful Xenon flash to freeze the moment.
In addition to amazing imaging and video capabilities, the Nokia Lumia 928 offers rich distortion-free audio capture, even in noisy conditions. Built with three high-audio-amplitude-capture (HAAC) microphones and one of the most advanced loudspeakers available for smartphones, people can record and play back the sound just like they first heard it, all the way up to 140db – the sound equivalent of an airplane taking off. These features shine when using Vyclone, a new app for Windows Phone that lets people co-create, sync and edit multiple views of a shared moment.
“Whether you’re attending a party, a concert or a sporting event with friends, the Nokia Lumia 928 excels at capturing high-quality video, audio and blur-free photos of life’s most share-worthy moments,” said Matt Rothschild, vice president, Nokia North America. “Verizon Wireless customers, we heard you and the wait is over – we’re excited to offer a Nokia flagship smartphone, specially designed and optimized for the nation’s largest 4G LTE network.”
At first touch, the Lumia 928 feels sleek, solid and fits perfectly in the hand. The stunning new smartphone introduces a 4.5″ OLED display delivering crystal clear, bright content with great outdoor visibility and a fast, responsive touch-screen even when your fingertips are covered up. The glass extends to the very edge of the phone for a high-end feel.
The Nokia Lumia 928 includes access to signature Lumia apps including the complete set of the feature-rich, intuitive and customizable HERE experiences. HERE Maps, HERE Drive+, HERE Transit** and HERE City Lens help people navigate their life every day. Using Nokia Music with Mix Radio, people can enjoy unlimited streaming of free music playlists with the option to create personal playlists and download for listening offline. Digital camera lenses and apps, including Smart Shoot, Cinemagraph, Panorama, and Photobeamer**, enable people to unleash their creativity.
The Nokia Lumia 928 also comes with built-in wireless charging; just lay it down to power-up, it’s that easy.
Powered by Windows Phone 8
Windows Phone 8 offers a truly personal smartphone experience, with an iconic Start screen that can be easily arranged to reflect individual priorities and animated Live Tiles for real-time updates on the people and things that matter most. With the same modern look and feel, Windows Phone 8 is built to work seamlessly with Windows PCs and tablets, Microsoft Surface devices and the Xbox 360 console so that files, music, pictures and videos can be accessed in whichever way is most convenient. The Windows Phone Store features more than 145,000 apps for customers to choose from, with hundreds added every day. Getting things done while on-the-go is easy with Internet Explorer 10 for faster, safer browsing and Microsoft Office Mobile integration.
Availability
The Nokia Lumia 928 is available for purchase in white or black at Verizon Wireless stores and online beginning Thursday, May 16 for USD99 after a USD50 mail-in rebate, with a new two-year customer agreement. For a limited time, get a USD25 credit for Windows Phone apps and games with the purchase of a Nokia Lumia 928.*
Also available through Verizon Wireless is a range of Nokia wireless charging accessories to keep you conveniently charged at home, at work or in the destinations in between. The accessories include: the JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speaker for Nokia, Nokia Wireless Charging Plate DT-900 and the Nokia Wireless Charging Pillow by Fatboy DT-901.
Nokia Lumia 928 product specifications:
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Display: 4.5 inch WXGA HD OLED; Resolution 1280 x 768, Aspect Ratio 15:9, Pixel Density 334 ppi; ClearBlack display, Sunlight Readability Enhancement (SRE), High Brightness Mode (HBM); Luminance 300 nits (nominal max), 500 nits (High Brightness Mode); Color depth 24 bit, 16M colors, refresh rate 60Hz; Super-sensitive capacitive touch enables interacting with the display with gloves and long fingernails; Display active area: 58.37 mm x 97.28 mm; 2.5D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2
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Battery: Integrated 2000mAh battery, Li-po, BV 4-NW
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Processor:1.5GHz dual core, Qualcomm MSM8960+WTR
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Main Camera: PureView 8.7MP Auto Focus with Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.0, 26mm True 16:9 optics, 1.4 sensor; Optical Image stabilization; Xenon Flash for Still Images, 1.4 sensor; Optical Image stabilization; Xenon Flash for Still Images; LED for Video; HD 1080p Video Capture @ 30 fps
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Front facing camera: 720p HD video and 1.2MP still images
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Memory: 1 GB RAM; 32GB internal memory (formatted capacity is less); 7GB free in SkyDrive with additional storage via subscription
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Check out this Nokia Conversations post and video for more info.
B-roll and high-quality images of the Lumia 928 available here.
*Only available with purchase of a Nokia Lumia 928. For use in Windows Phone Store only. Full terms and conditions apply.
**Apps available for free download from the Windows Phone Store
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Third party product/names may be TM of respective owner.
About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia’s technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most recognized in the world. For more information, visit
http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia
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The world of YouTube, designed for Windows Phone 8
The Windows Phone 8 version of the official YouTube app is getting a major update this morning; It’s been completely redesigned to make the most of Windows Phone 8 features. If you already have it, watch for an update notification on your phone. If you don’t, grab it here. (The app just published, so it might take a few hours to show up.)
What’s new? Lots.
- Pin videos, playlists, channels, and even search queries to Start as Live Tiles for fast access. The tile flips to show either the latest video from your subscriptions or the most popular one.
- A new and innovative playlist design gives you easy access to videos using a touch-friendly filmstrip.
- Just want to listen to a video? It now plays in the background even when the screen is locked.
- You can share videos to popular social networks, and via email and text.
And there’s no need to worry about the little ones viewing content you don’t approve of, since you can now pin YouTube to Kid’s Corner and limit content based on YouTube Safety Mode settings you configure. An update for Windows Phone 7.5 is also on the way in a few weeks.
Source Windows Phone Blog
Nokia Recycling process
For over a decade, Nokia have worked hard to recover 100% of the materials in your old phones for generating energy, making new things and creating even more sustainable mobile smart phones.
Watch this video to learn more about how Nokia recycles old phones, accessories and batteries around the world. For more information, visit:
http://www.nokia.com/recycling
Find your nearest Nokia Care
Mobile phone recycling 01: Recycling process
Mobile phone recycling 02: Ask your nearest care point how to recycle Or visit http://www.nokia.com/werecycle
Mobile phone recycling 03: Recycling is easy
Mobile phone recycling 04: 100% of the materials in your phone can be recovered and used to make new products or generate energy\
Mobile phone recycling 05: The material in your phone can be used to create many new products
Mobile phone recycling 06: Just drop off your old mobile phone to the nearest Nokia Care point
Mobile phone recycling 07: Batteries are removed to be recycled separately
Mobile phone recycling 08: Today only 3% of people recycle their mobile phones
Mobile phone recycling 09: Recycling takes materials from old devices, accessories and packaging and gives them a second life in other new products
Nokia Expands its Innovative and Affordable Windows Phone 8 Portfolio in Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain, 07 May 2013: Nokia has expanded its Windows Phone 8 portfolio with the launch of Nokia Lumia 520 and Nokia Lumia 720. The new range which represents Nokia’s strategy to bring innovative technologies from flagship devices to a wider audience will be available at all leading retail outlets in Bahrain.
“The launch of Nokia Lumia 720 and Nokia Lumia 520 marks a welcome new addition to the Nokia Lumia family of smartphones in the Bahrain. The new line-up of Nokia Lumia devices offer compelling evidence of Nokia’s philosophy that buying an affordable smartphone shouldn’t mean compromising on the experience. They are affordable devices that offer the unique features that everyone loves about Lumia – beautiful design, extraordinary imaging, great tools for location and navigation, stellar accessories and wonderful apps,” said Tom Farrell, Vice President, Nokia Middle East.
“It is the perfect choice for people looking to upgrade to a Lumia Windows Phone and wanting a taste of some of that high-end innovation,” added Farrell.
Nokia Lumia 520
The Nokia Lumia 520 is Nokia’s most affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphone, delivering experiences normally only found in high-end smartphones, such as the same digital camera lenses found on the flagship Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Music for free music out of the box and even offline, and the HERE location navigation suite. A four inch super sensitive touchscreen makes for a more responsive and immersive content experience than can usually be found at this price.
The Nokia Lumia 520’s five-megapixel autofocus camera adds a touch of fun to taking pictures with Nokia’s digital camera lenses. ‘Cinemagraph’ brings pictures to life with animation and allows users to easily share the fun with friends on Facebook, Twitter or via email. ‘Smart Shoot’ takes multiple group pictures with a single click allowing users to choose the best expression for the perfect shot or even remove people altogether, while the ‘Panorama’ lens provides an easy way to capture super-wide-angled photos of any beautiful scene.
Music lovers can make most out of their Lumia devices with the newly introduced Nokia Music which allows users to stream unlimited music for free without ads or sign in. Users can even download their favorite playlists to listen offline.
The Nokia Lumia 520 comes in four colors, including yellow, red, black and white and will be available at all leading electronic retail outlets for BHD 65/-.
Nokia Lumia 720
The Nokia Lumia 720 is packed with surprises, but its biggest area of innovation is in one of Nokia’s key strengths – the camera. The Nokia Lumia 720 delivers a high end camera performance at a mid-range price point. A large f/1.9 aperture and exclusive Carl Zeiss optics are designed to deliver bright, clear pictures day and night, while the HD-quality, wide-angle front-facing camera makes taking pictures with friends and video calling more enjoyable. The Lumia 720 also packs Nokia’s best front-facing camera, which is sure to be popular for the region’s growing phenomenon of self-portraits. In addition, 4.3” ClearBlack Gorilla Glass 2.0 display also boosts visibility from different and wider angles.
The sleek and stylish smartphone comes with the latest high-end Nokia Lumia experiences, including Nokia Music, the HERE location navigation suite, and the option to add wireless charging with a snap-on wireless charging cover. As well as being the sleekest Lumia yet, the Nokia Lumia 720 is also the first to have curved glass at this price point and its polycarbonate unibody feels smooth and almost completely seamless.
The Nokia Lumia 720 comes in the white and yellow colors, and will be available at all leading electronic retail outlets for BHD 120/-.
TouchMountain, an augmented reality app powered by Windows Phone 8
André Meyer, a student and developer at MIT Innovation AG, talks about and demonstrates TouchMountain. This innovative application makes awesome use of augmented reality to help users identify the mountain peaks around them, and then get additional information on the peaks such as facts, weather, and even view nearby webcams. Created as part of a 12 week university project, André explains that the app benefited from input from Nokia and Microsoft as well as Nokia’s community of developers and users. Talking about augmented reality André says “the possibilities are endless, that’s the great thing about it.”
TouchMountain was the Technology Showcase winner in the Lumia Geek 8-Week Challenge.
To find out more about developing for Nokia Lumia and Windows Phone 8, go to
http://www.developer.nokia.com
For more information on how to develop augmented reality apps check out the Lumia App Lab, Create stunning imaging apps for Lumia phones here
Making the Windows Phone commercial “The Wedding”
Get a behind the scenes look at how director Roman Coppola created the latest ad for the Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone.
See the commercial here:
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Make the switch:
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Now’s the time to switch to the Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone: Engadget Reader’s Choice Smartphone of the Year.
Windows Phone Challenge: Local Scout Galaxy S3 vs. Nokia Lumia 920
Paul, Jessica, and Nick accept the Windows Phone Challenge and attempt to beat Ben in a race to find a place to eat dinner using the search function on their phones. With $100 on the line, see which phone finishes first and which one is left searching.
Meet yours:
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Turn any neighborhood into your neighborhood with Local Scout on your Windows Phone. You can jump right to information on nearby restaurants and bars, places to shop, things to see and do—even events happening in town. Plus, you’ll see detailed info and reviews, hours of operation, directions, and deals. And you can set your Windows Phone to learn what you like as you use it, so you’ll see personalized recommendations right at the top of your local search results.
Nokia Lumia 521 Hands-On
Powered by Windows Phone 8, the Nokia Lumia 521 runs on T-Mobile’s fast nationwide 4G network. This phone is a perfect, everyday smartphone that will embody a range of high-end features at an affordable price.
Meet the Nokia Lumia 521:
http://www.windowsphone.com/
The Lumia 521 features a super sensitive 4″ touch screen, 5MP camera with auto focus, and 720p HD video recording. It will also include exclusive Nokia applications such as Nokia Music, Cinemagraph, Creative Studio, Panorama, Smart Shoot and HERE Drive, Maps and Transit.
