Nokia announces new location cloud service for iOS, Android and others: It's Here

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Nokia's revealed the next stage in its [cartographic future](http://www.engadget.com/tag/NokiaMaps/) and it involves a new cloud-based service. Titled "Here", it'll tap into Nokia's map expertise and better still, work across multiple devices and operating systems -- CEO Stephen Elop, attending the event in San Francisco, also referenced recent purchase of [Earthmine](http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/28/earthmines-photo-truck-totally-tries-to-one-up-google-microsof/?icid=eng_earthmine_art), a 3D mapping company that will help the company offer StreetView-style digital vistas. The new web-based map (that's [live](http://here.net/news) now) will work on any PC running Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome and Macs using Safari, Firefox or Chrome. On mobile, it'll run on iOS 4+ and Android 2.2's (or above) internet browser. According to _AllThingsD_, an iOS app has already been submitted to iTunes, pending Apple's approval in the 'next couple of weeks'.

**Gallery: [Nokia Here event](http://www.engadget.com/photos/nokia-here-event/)**

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Behind the glossy HTM5 exterior, Nokia reckons its "capture, compute, experience" system, and its cloud-based processing will offer a more potent offline experience. Nokia's not stopping there, however. The Finnish phone-maker has apparently seen 75 times more use of its mapping data compared to last year, and it's looking to tap into user-submitted data. A new Map Creator tool will let people assign more specific information and detail to Nokia's original maps and satellite photos. The phone-maker's already launched its own site for the new location service, Here.net, and aims to fold in users' submissions into its own official map offering. Collections will let you store and share your favorite locations, while Explore (replete with its own map button) will let you know what's available in the immediate vicinity. The maps will also contain all of the previous Nokia functionality, including live traffic information and transit directions.

Here appears to encompass most of Nokia's previous mapping services and apps -- take a look for yourself at the source below.

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