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Voice Guided Navigation Now Free From Ovi Maps

Nokia have announced that their proprietary navigation and mapping product, Ovi Maps, will be made available free on selected handsets. This is to include free voice navigation both on driving and walking trips.
Previously, certain handsets were pre loaded with Ovi Maps, and came with a limited trial for the turn by turn voice navigation services.

The handsets that are currently able to download the full package for free are:

• Nokia X6
• Nokia N97 mini
• E72
• E55
• E52
• Nokia 6730 classic
• Nokia 6710 Navigator
• Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic
• Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition
• Nokia 5230

Once the maps application is downloaded there are a selection of both male and female voices to choose from, available in a number of different languages and these can be downloaded as required. Maps are available to download for free for over 70 countries.

Ovi Maps has the features you would expect from a satellite navigation solution, including a number of different views from 2D to 3D style road views, options to favour motorways, or not, and the option to choose real time traffic information. Data download charges will apply for some of these options, so if you are on a data limited plan, you should bear this in mind.

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