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We’re taking our commitment to regular updates for our location apps very seriously and a good example is Nokia Transport (aka Nokia Transit in North America), which has been recently redesigned with a more intuitive and glance-able interface, specifically for Windows Phone 8. Today we’re also introducing a new beta version of Nokia Transport for Windows Phone 7, with a very similar feature set and design. We are also introducing an update to Nokia Transport for Symbian.

What’s new in Nokia Transport for Windows Phone 7 and 8?

The most obvious update to Nokia Transport is the improved interface – we believe it’s going to be even easier and more intuitive to use. We’ve introduced a new segment map that provides a detailed map view for each part of your route. Just tap or swipe a specific segment of your journey to open a map and a detail view that lets you easily see where you are and where you need to be. Another tap or swipe collapses the view.

Because we know that you might want to plan in advance, for instance when meeting friends for dinner, with the new Nokia Transport for Windows Phone you can do that. Simply enter the date and your departure time in the time picker to view your route options, and then select the route that works best for you. Now you know what time you need to leave, the station you need to get to, and the train you need to catch.

We’re also introducing more options for you to tailor Nokia Transport to your needs. Not only can you now choose to display distances in miles or kilometres, but you can also decide how to be informed about departure times. Some of us like knowing the exact time a train leaves, while others like knowing how much time we have until the train leaves to adjust their walking or departure time. Now you can choose to display departure times either by actual times (e.g. 2:48pm), or relative times (e.g. now or in 13 minutes).

Last but not least, Nokia Transport for Windows Phone now makes it easier to find your previous destinations and lets you easily delete your destination history if you prefer to keep it clean.

If you have a Nokia Lumia with Windows Phone 8, make sure to update Nokia Transport from the Windows Phone Store to the latest version (v 3.0). If you have a Nokia Lumia with Windows Phone 7 and you want to test these new features before anyone else, just go to Nokia Beta Labs and download Nokia Transport beta (v 3.1) now, but don’t forget to provide your precious feedback.

What’s new in Nokia Transport for Symbian?

Today, we’re also introducing a beta version of Nokia Transport for Symbian with a better user experience and search function, but most importantly with the ability to get coverage update over the air. This means that you don’t have to download a new application every time we extend the areas where Nokia Transport works. If you want to try it now, go to Nokia Beta Labs and download the beta.

Where does Nokia Transport work?

Nokia Transport is available in over 550 cities and 53 countries worldwide and our coverage is constantly growing. If you want to know in which urban areas Nokia Transport is available and where we can also provide timetable information, just check our comprehensive city coverage page.  

What do you think about these updates to Nokia Transport? Let us know in the comment section below or send a Tweet to @heremaps.

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We’ve had a couple of really nice Lumia 900 videos submitted for our Nokia Connects Go! competition this month, and who are we to keep them to ourselves?

The first is from Jacob Spera, who we showcased and interviewed a few weeks ago. He’s been hitting some tracks in the Colarado Desert with his trusty unicycle… yes, you heard right, unicycle!

Of course he was armed with a Lumia 900 too, and Jacob’s experience with the phone overall had it’s ups and downs. He told me that when the camera worked it worked really well, but other times he struggled to get the quality he needed. Whatever the challenges he faced were though, he overcame them to produce an awesome video. Remember to watch in HD!

Watch this video on YouTube.

The second video we have to show you is something a little different. Casual Arcane are a performance art duo from Maine in the States. They manipulate interesting objects, bringing them to life. I will be interviewing them later this week so you’ll be able to find out all about them then! For now, take a look at what they made for Nokia Connects Go! with a Lumia 900.

Watch this video on YouTube.

If you like either of the videos please leave comment, I’m sure the guys would appreciate it! If you want the chance to create an awesome video with a Nokia Lumia, drop me an email, leave a comment or reach out on Twitter.

 Following the excitement generated by the release of the Nokia Lumia 820, we scoured the web – actually, just YouTube – to find out how you rated the device, with particular emphasis on the credentials of the camera and video.

Starting with Short World’s test, the Nokia Lumia 820’s video capabilities are shown to be impressive with bright and clear pictures – pointing positively to the lack of colour grading.

 Note: For best quality, watch these videos in HD (or full screen)

Alternatively, Stereopoly tested the excellence of the video on the road, while whizzing through the streets in a car, and found the camera to still maintain its rich imagery and focus.  Even close-ups of objects with complex colour composition, such as flowers, seem to come to life. 

Watch this video on YouTube.

1 Mobile News neatly illustrate how the Nokia Lumia 820 has adapted to allow users to play games effectively whilst wearing gloves. Once upon a time such a feat was not possible but the Lumia 820’s touchscreen control and sensitivity allows you to enjoy your favourite games while braving the cold.  

Watch this video on YouTube.

As well as the benefits discussed above, there are plenty of other cool features that the Nokia Lumia 820 offers. Why not share your videos and comments, and show us what great benefits you’ve discovered?

Thanksgiving is a joyous time when Americans spend time with family, enjoy a wonderful meal and pause to give thanks for their blessings. Once the football is watched and the turkey is eaten however, it’s shopping time.

With Christmas fast approaching, the Friday after Thanksgiving here in the States is called Black Friday – where mobs of antsy shoppers fill stores and try to get the best discounts possible on their Christmas shopping lists.

Typically Black Friday shopping means hitting the mall or major department store early, and I mean early in the morning to secure your place in line. However, with your Lumia on you this year, you can load up a few apps to make sure your Black Friday goes smoothly.

Finding the right deal

With so many cool gadgets out this year, electronics are a major gift category this holiday season. Be sure to stay in the know about the latest prices and reviews of thousands of products with the Newegg app. Newegg may not be known too far outside the geek circles, but they are one of the web’s leading retailers of computers, electronics, home theater and more. They have quick service and fast shipping times.

If you have a person on your list that’s into home improvement or anything that can be found from The Home Depot, you’ll be happy to know that The Home Depot has an official app that lets you search for products, read reviews and find your local store. For me, I’ve used the Home Depot app to do comparison-shopping while in other hardware stores (when Home Depot isn’t close by) to make sure I’m getting a decent price.

To keep track of all the deals going on around you, consider Deal$, which is an aggregator that shows online retailers’ best prices. The sites that show up in the app include Woot, Slickdeals, FatWallet and others.

Checking prices

Let’s say you’re in a retailer and you’re not sure if the price you’re looking at is comparable to other stores in the area? This is where ShopSavvy can save you real money. With ShopSavvy, you simply scan the barcode on the product and are served with product information and online prices that will help with your purchasing decision.

RedLaser is another reader favorite for this type of scan and compare functionality.

For keeping an eye on a particular product price at Amazon or Newegg, a-z deal tracker will be your best friend. The app let’s you watch items you want and lets you know if/when they drop in price. You can even set an alert to give you a notice in case of a price drop and the app isn’t running. You can also research prices over time and read reviews.

Keeping it all together

It can be a chore to keep all your shopping lists together. If you need a little help, rely on Evernote. This amazing app can help you track all those you want to shop for and the potential gifts you’d like to buy.

Imagine you see a product in a store and you want to save it in your list of potential items to buy: snap a photo and store it in Evernote and you will always have it, along with geo-encoding so you know exactly where you snapped the photo.

Lastly, if you’re getting low on cash while you’re out and about and need to know where your nearest ATM is, rely upon MasterCard ATM Hunter. The app shows you your closest ATM without you needing to type in your location.

Which apps are you relying upon this Black Friday?

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