A beta version of Nokia Maps is now available for download, from the Windows Phone Marketplace, for Nokia devices. As we noted in our earlier article Nokia Maps is about showing your current location, exploring interesting places around given location, and providing basic route planning. In effect it provides an alternative option to the Bing Maps functionality provided out of the box in all Windows Phone device.

As a beta version Nokia Maps is not listed in public searches, but it can be downloaded directly from its application page. Currently is not possible to download the application from non-Nokia devices (you'll see a notice saying the app is not available), but Nokia have previously indicated it will be made available for all Windows Phone devices. 

We'll be taking a more detailed look at Nokia Maps in due course.

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Nokia Maps helps you to be a local anywhere you go. See where you are and discover places nearby in a snap. 

Get reviews, uncover new destinations and reach them with smart routing for public transport, walking and driving.

More information on the Nokia Maps information page.