Nokia has added yet another useful feature to its web-based maps app for Android and iOS devices. Users will now be able to get voice based turn-by-turn walk navigation in addition to the already existing extensive maps experience on their smartphones.
Currently, voice navigation is only limited to urban walking directions, but we expect Nokia to release it for driving too.
How to use Nokia Maps Turn-by-Turn navigation on your phone- Load the Nokia Maps page (m.maps.nokia.com)
- Your device will ask if it's OK to access your location - to get precise results, accept this
- Select your destination by searching it in the address bar.
- Now, when you're ready to start walking, just tap the route icon. Nokia Maps will now ask you if you want to use audio directions for your journey by loading an audio file of nearly 2MB.
- Use a headset so that you don't miss the voice prompts like 'turn left', 'turn right'.
Instead of launching full-fledged native apps for Android or iOS, Nokia has adopted the strategy of developing HTML5 Maps app, which works on both the platforms. You can search for places, get walk, drive and public transport directions along with the latest turn-by-turn walking directions on these maps. It currently works on iPhone, iPad or devices running Android 2.3 and above.