Nokia's HERE map app has been gaining ground as an alternative to Google Maps, but one thing that might have prevented more people from getting it for their smartphones is that you had to sidedownload it from their website. But all that is about to change as you can now download the app directly from the Google Play Store, although it is still in beta version.
Aside from this improvement to their service, they have also added 18 new countries and territories to their list of supported areas, bringing the total to 118 navigable countries. The new additions are Algeria, Angola*, Bangladesh*, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Iraq, Libya, Mauritania, Mauritius, Nepal*, Paraguay, Saint Helena, Senegal*, Sri Lanka*, Suriname*, Zambia*, Zimbabwe*. (those marked means not all roads are mapped out yet).
HERE has slowly become popular on Android devices because of its voice-guided navigation, as well as the ability to save maps offline, a handy tool for those who travel to other countries and are without data connection. Some recent updates have also updated the app to include public transit information so that the app can also be of use to those who commute rather than driving in private vehicles.
The update also brings a more stable version of the app, as well as the usual bug fixes, especially for the voice-related navigation features. If you already have the existing app, you don't need to uninstall your current app or reinstall your maps and voices. If you don't have it yet, you can download it for free from the Google Play Store. Just remember that it is still in beta version, so not all things might work as expected as of now.
SOURCE: HERE