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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G announced in India for Rs. 9999

At the Xiaomi Redmi Note launch event, the company has announced that the Redmi Note 4G would be launching in India soon. This has support for FDD-LTE 2300MHz (Band 40) and TDD-LTE 1800MHz (Band 3) for India and is powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC, instead of Octa-Core MediaTek chip in the 3G variant. This has single SIM support, unlike the dual SIM 3G variant.  It comes pre-loaded with Fleksy and SwiftKey keyboards.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G specifications:

  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display
  • 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8928) processor with Adreno 305
  • 2GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, micro SD card up to 32GB
  • MIUI v5 Android 4.4 (KitKat)
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
  • 5MP front-facing camera
  • 3G HSPA+, WiFi a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 3100 mAh battery

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G is priced at Rs. 9,999. It would go on sale online through Flipkart and the company has partnered with Airtel to sell the smartphone in Airtel flagship stores across six cities in India. Registrations for the smartphone would begin soon on Airtel website and the smartphone would go on sale by the second half of December.

Nokia launches N1, first tablet by Nokia running Android


Rumors of Nokia's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Its lineup might seem empty now that it's relinquished control of its Lumia smartphones to a lumbering giant and gave up on those low-cost Asha devices earlier this year, but that doesn't mean the company's done crafting consumer gadgets just yet. Now Nokia's trying to revive its once-titanic consumer brand, starting with something a little... unorthodox. Meet the Nokia N1: a 7.9-inch Android tablet running some Nokia software that looks like a giant iPhone. It'll cost you $250 when it launches, but it's slated to land in China first in time for Chinese New Year (that's February 19, 2015) with a release in Russia to follow soon after.
Read more about it at Windows App Mania

NVIDIA Shield Tablet Android 5.0 Lollipop update to roll out on Nov 18



NVIDIA already announced that the Shield Tablet would be updated to Android 5.0 (Lollipop). Earlier this month the company announced that the update would be available as early as this November and also released a teaser video. Now it has announced that the update would roll out on November 18th. It has released another video that details the new features that the Lollipop update brings.

Along with Android 5.0′s Material UI for NVIDIA’s Shield, the update also brings new Dabbler 2.0 art studio with full support for layers, SHIELD Hub, NVIDIA GRID gaming services, and new games like Half-Life 2: Episode one.  NVIDIA has also announced a new GRID game streaming service that offers cloud gaming that will be streamed to SHIELD devices by connecting to NVIDIA GPU servers for a GeForce GTX gaming experience.

The enabling technologies of GRID are super-low-latency from controller streaming to graphics to game streaming. And, virtualization so that many gamers can share the Geforce cloud gaming supercomputer, said NVIDIA. Currently it has 20 games that includes, Batman: Arkham City, Borderlands 2, Brutal Legend, Psychonauts and more worth over $400. More games will be added every week, said the company.

The GRID gaming service would also be available on November 18 in North America, next month in Europe and next year in Asia. It’ll be free for SHIELD tablet and SHIELD portable users through June 30, 2015.

Via: Fonearena

Android Lollipop will officially roll out today for Nexus devices


So finally after almost 5 months the wait for the Nexus owners comes to an end. In an official blog, Google has put out a post saying that Android 5.0 Lollipop has started rolling out already. Google has confirmed that Android 5.0 Lollipop would be coming to all the Nexus devices – Nexus 4, Nexus 5 and tablets Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013 editions) and Nexus 10. The Nexus 9, which has launched internationally, comes pre-loaded with the new operating system, and so will the Google Nexus 6 when it comes out.

Android’s official blog reads:
If you’re like me, you jump between a number of different devices throughout the day—reading a magazine on your tablet, checking the time on your watch, chatting with your friends on the phone, even plotting your route in the car. More and more, our screens work together, each helping make your life a little bit easier. But if the design is the way they communicate with us, it often feels like each one is speaking a different language. That’s why we unveiled material design earlier this year: one consistent design language flexible enough to span devices across mobile, desktop, and beyond. Design is a major focus for Lollipop—the latest version of Android—which begins to roll out today.

Last night, Google launched the new Gmail 5.0 app along with the Calendar app, both of which come with Material Design. The company is slowly updating all of its official apps in the ‘Material Design’ style. Google describes Material Design as a “bold, colourful, and responsive UI design for consistent, intuitive experiences across all your devices. Responsive, natural motion, realistic lighting and shadows, and familiar visual elements make it easier to navigate your device. Vivid new colours, typography, and edge-to-edge imagery help to focus your attention."

Motorola has already confirmed the update for most of its phones available in the market, which includes the Moto X (1st Gen. & 2nd Gen.), Moto G (1st Gen. & 2nd Gen.), Moto E, Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx and Droid Mini. HTC confirmed that it will be releasing the Android L update within 90 days of receiving the final software from Google.

Via: igyaan.in

Gmail 5.0 compared to Inbox by Gmail


It has been a big few weeks for all things Gmail related. First we got our first taste of Inbox by Gmail and now we got the updated Gmail 5.0 APK file ahead of the official Android 5.0 Lollipop release on November 3rd. We'll go over both apps in this comparison.

Inbox by Gmail has been all the buzz around the internet as of late, due to its limited release through an invite system and the high praise it has been receiving. Inbox is a new way, or more refined way of managing your inbox. The app comes with pre-loaded categories to sort your email such as Travel, Purchases, Finance, Social, Updates, Forums, Promos, and the ability to add your own categories outlined by your own criteria.

 


Inbox expanded on what Gmail already has, which is three main categories: Primary, Social, and Promotions. It is a much more refined way of controlling what you see in your inbox.

Along with refined categories, Inbox by Gmail comes with reminders. To put it best, it is almost like a refined Gmail combined with Google Keep, plus more. In addition to the reminders, the user can pin certain threads or categories, and toggle to hide everything that isn't pinned with the switch at the top right of the app.


Google's Gmail has received an entire skin overhaul to match it's Android 5.0 counterparts. The overall interface is much cleaner and the design is uniform with all other Google applications. They added the same sidebar that originally came from the Google Play Store. The app is much easier to navigate, and just like Google's new Messenger app, a new email is just one press away by pressing the red circle with the plus icon inside of it. 

Looking at the images above, both apps look similar, but it is what's under the skins that counts. We recommend that if you can, move to Inbox by Gmail (that is if you are lucky enough to obtain an invite), or download the leaked APK file of Gmail 5.0. Regardless, both Google mail services are still at the top of the game. 



Gmail 5.0 APK is leaked! Download link in article!



We are just over 48 hours away from one of the most-anticipated days of the year. On November 3, Google will release Android 5.0 Lollipop to all Nexus 4, 5, 7, and 10 users. Android 5.0 is considered the biggest overhaul to the Android OS to date, coming with new designs, funtionality, ART runtime, and complete Google app redesigns. One of Google's most popular apps that is getting an overhaul is Gmail.

Gmail is the default email service for many Android and iOS users, having over 425 million active users daily. Many saw the updated Gmail in screenshots and videos of Android 5.0 Lollipop on the all new Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 devices, but it wasn't available to the public, until now.

A Reddit user, named redthunda69 has posted that the Gmail 5.0 APK file has leaked, and is available for download. We can verify that it works and we did not need to uninstall the current version of Gmail, it overwrites it just as a typical app update would.

You can find the file here. Let us know what you think of the Gmail 5.0 overhaul!

If Samsung adopted Motorola's methodology, would Samsung devices sell better?


Everyone knows the name of Samsung's user interface that is heavily layered over Android... and it is TouchWiz. Before we get started, I just want to say that I am a longtime Samsung user, previously owning the Galaxy S3, S4, S5, Note 3, and most recently the Note 4. Everyone knows, that TouchWiz, while it looks somewhat visually appealing (in some cases), is not the best thing for performance. So the question is, if Samsung went the way of Motorola, minimized UI interference, put out updates as soon as possible, would Samsung become more appealing?

Motorola on their latest devices have all been near-stock Android. There isn't any major design changes to the notification panel, settings, or skin overlays, and the only added features to the device, are Motorola apps. It's relatively unnoticeable. 

Profits have been falling for quite some time now for Samsung and this year, Samsung took a big step to try and reverse that trend. Samsung has always been stubborn about changing their devices to meet consumer demands, however they started making phones with what everyone wanted: metal frames. While the devices received praise for their design, it hasn't changed their profit outlook so it's time to continue making changes. 

I have always had a love-hate relationship with the Galaxy line-up. On one hand, they always have the latest hardware such as processors, big batteries, and great cameras. On the other hand, fluidity of moving throughout the phone, switching between apps, going to the multitasking menu, or even pressing the home button to go to the homescreen has always been slightly sluggish. 

For example, I thought the Note 4 was blazing fast after I picked it up. I had not the slightest problem with the performance due to the fact that the latest hardware picked up the slack of the TouchWiz UI. This to me, is the best performing device that Samsung has put out to date by a large margin. However, that all changed once I picked up a Nexus 5.


The Galaxy Note 4 has a Snapdragon 805 processor and 3 GB of RAM, whereas the Nexus 5 has a Snapdragon 800 processor with 2 GB of RAM, not to mention the device is year old. I installed the Android 5.0 Lollipop developer preview on my Nexus 5, and was blown away by the performance. Granted, Lollipop is designed to maximize performance and be faster than KitKat, I was still surprised by how drastic the difference was between the Nexus 5 and the Note 4. 

This got me thinking. If Samsung were to minimize their UI's footprint, would they be more successful? Would it encourage people to give Samsung's products another chance? Let us know what you think and if Samsung should change their approach of software development when it comes to their phones.


I'm going to end with this: If they were to put out a Google Play Edition Galaxy Note 4, I would pick that up in a second!



Did you miss out on a Nexus 6 pre-order? You can find them on eBay for 2K!

It happened with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, and now it's happening with the Nexus 6. The only difference is the Nexus 6 isn't even released yet, and isn't expected to be shipped for 3-4 weeks. Multiple users on eBay have ponied up their Nexus 6 pre-orders, and some are going for extraordinary amounts.

While most are listed at or around $1,000 for a 32 GB model in Midnight Blue, a 64 GB model in the popular Midnight Blue is going for $2,000. With 19 bids and 9 bidders, some people really want this phone! Don't worry, you can still get your bid in, there's still over a day left on the auction.


What some people might not know, is that the expected launch date for carriers may come before Google's. We got in contact with a T-Mobile rep, and they stated the phone will be launched on November 12th. The key here is that it is a launch date, not a pre-order date. So while some might be bidding for a phone that won't be available until late November, you could beat them to the punch.

HTC Sense 7 spotted with a hint of Android Lollipop influence

Android Lollipop has been around ever since back in June, but Google officially unveiled on October 15th. Since, OEM manufacturers have been pressured to as when they release their iterations of the biggest Android OS overhaul in history. We've already seen TouchWiz running on Android Lollipop, which looked very TouchWiz like with little hints of material design, but now we have Sense 7 doing the same.


The screenshots, which are from the popular HTC One (M8), show a preview as to what HTC has in-store for Sense 7. It can be seen showing off the design-aspect of the navigation bar and notification panel matching the current app the user is in. Although HTC adopted the color-concept, they have not adopted the Lollipop icons. HTC still uses their softkey buttons, Wi-Fi, service, and battery icons. 

Hopefully OEM's will push out their updates as soon as possible, sooner than the 90 day period they seem to be quoting. The good news is, the more system updates like this leak, the more likely the release is sooner rather than later.

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How to enable "Ok Google" from any screen

One of the most useful things Android has to offer is Google Voice Search. One problem is, a lot of people only can use it once they press and open the app. Since, Google has changed that, with the hotword detection update. Voice search now can be activated on any screen on any phone. We'll give you the steps on how to do it.

First, either open Google Now (if you have it) or Google Voice Search. On Google Now, the settings tab is in the top left corner, whereas on Google Voice Search, it is in the lower right corner.



From the Google Now screen, you'll have to click settings from the side-tab, and it will look something like this.


From here on out, both are exactly the same. The screen you see, there will be five options, including enabling or disabling Google Now. You want to click the 'Voice' option. 


After pressing the 'Voice' option, it then takes you to a screen that includes languages, speech output, offline speech recognition, etc. You want to press the option that says '"Ok Google" Detection'. 


These are the settings you are looking for. In order to turn on the ability to say "Ok Google" from any screen, you need to enable the word detection on the Home screen first. 


Once that is enabled, you can press the 'From any screen' option. This will then take you to another screen, in which you have to agree to the terms. This is because the app will have access to your microphone.  Once you agree, you have to say "Ok Google" three times in a row to train your phone to recognize your voice and be more reliable when using the hotword detection. Just follow the steps, then press OK at the end. 


Now if you want to enable the "Ok Google" hotword detection on the lockscreen, or on some devices, when the screen is completely off, you have to enable the 'When locked' option. Once you press that, it will warn you that unwanted users may have access to your texting, calling, contacts, etc. Once you press Ok, everything will be enabled!











Motorola DROID Turbo leak: Retail packaging

droid turbo verizon

One of the most-anticipated for Verizon Wireless, the Motorola-made DROID Turbo, has had steady leaks in the past few days. Including one from leak-king evleaks, and live shots showing off specs from Android Spin. The latest leaks regarding this device include retail packaging and live imagery courtesy of Moto Firmware.


This device is expected to have great specs, including a massive 3900 mAh battery, a 5.2 inch QHD display (1440 x 2560), 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of ROM, and a 21 megapixel camera. Motorola is definitely going all out with their latest model of the DROID and aren't skipping on anything. The device will also come with Snapdragon's latest 805 processor that is clocked at 2.7 GHz and run Android 4.4.4 KitKat out of the box. 

The pictures below, are the latest leaks of the DROID Turbo, which show the device in its retail packaging. The device is expected to be launched and debuted on October 28th. Verizon has a countdown set up on their webpage that can be viewed here.

droid turbo box1

droid turbo box2

Do you plan on picking up the DROID Turbo with its massive battery? Or are you going to go with the Nexus 6, Note 4, or LG G3? Let us know in the comments below! 

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Nokia launches Here Maps Beta for Android Devices


As promised earlier, the Finnish giant Nokia has released Here Maps Beta for all Samsung Galaxy and Gear devices to offer “true” offline navigation and an alternative to Google’s pre-loaded Maps. The Maps will work on all Android devices running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and above.

The new HERE navigation app for Android beta can be downloaded from the company’s site. Notably, the app is not available on the Google Play store and it has to be side-loaded on compatible Android smartphones. The beta app works just fine on Android handset with ICS 4.0 or higher, though Nokia recommends 1GB of RAM and 4 to 6-inches screen size for best experience.

So what makes Nokia HERE stand out from other major GPS navigation solutions? While many of the features are the same, Nokia’s HERE has the advantage of offering up the ability to download maps for entire regions (countries, continents, etc) for offline mode viewing and doesn’t require any data connection, means users can explore the map and navigate around a city without spending a penny.

Nokia is still working on some fixes and bugs in the app and recommends HERE for Android beta users to not use cache cleaner apps if they want to use voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation. The company has also shared entire step by step tutorial to install the app, head over at the source link.
HERE features true offline navigation with interactive maps and turn-by-turn voice guidance; offers free offline maps in over 200 countries, public transport maps and directions for over 800 cities in over 40 countries with offline support; live traffic information for more than 40 countries; journey planning on beta.here.com; map personalisation with Collections of favourite places, and the Glympse location sharing feature.

Download the apk file from Here.

Evolution of the Nexus series (One through 6)



Google's flagship series, the Nexus line, have been one of the most successful phone lines ever since the original Nexus One was released in 2010. Many users gravitate to the Nexus series due to their unlockable bootloader, no manufacturer or carrier modification to the stock Android OS,  and most-importantly, they're the first phones to receive Android updates. Since 2010 Google has released 5 devices and the soon to be sixth device, the Nexus 6 is due out next month. We are going to recap all of the Google Nexus devices ahead of the highly-anticipated launch of the Nexus 6. 

Nexus One


The Nexus One was Google's first Nexus device. The phone was launched in January of 2010 and was manufactured by the Taiwanese company HTC. The device was debuted with Android 2.1 Eclair and was updated up to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. One prominent feature was that it is the only Nexus device to date that contained an SD card slot for expandable storage. 

Specs

Screen: size: 3.7"
Resolution: 480 x 800 (252 ppi)
Weight: 130 grams
Camera: (rear) 5 megapixels  - (front) none
Hardware: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
Battery: 1400 mAh
RAM: 512 MB
Storage: 512 MB (Expandable - 4 GB included)
Released: January 2010

Nexus S



The Nexus S was Google's successor to HTC's Nexus One and it was manufactured by Samsung. The device was released in December of 2010 to be the first device to sport Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It was the first Android device to support NFC. Support for this device went all the way up to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean when it was laid to rest.

Specs

Screen: size: 4"
Resolution: 480 x 800 (233 ppi)
Weight: 129 grams
Camera: (rear) 5 megapixels  - (front) VGA 640 x 480
Hardware: 1 GHz Exynos 3
Battery: 1500 mAh
RAM: 512 MB
Storage: 16 GB
Released: December 2010

Galaxy Nexus




The Galaxy Nexus was Samsung's second and last time manufacturing a Nexus device. It was released in November of 2011 and featured a 720p display, which was a first for a Nexus device. The Galaxy Nexus was the first device to run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and has been since updated to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, where its updates will not continue. This device was also the first Nexus device to feature all on-screen navigation buttons.

Specs

Screen: size: 4.65"
Resolution: 720 x 1280 (316 ppi)
Weight: 135 grams
Camera: (rear) 5 megapixels  - (front) 1.3 megapixels
Hardware: 1.2 GHz Texas Instruments OMAP 4460
Battery: 1750 mAh (HSPA+ version) 1850 mAh (LTE version)
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 16/32 GB
Released: November 2011

Nexus 4


The Nexus 4, which was made by LG, was  what really set the Nexus line off. Google's Nexus 4 was the first Nexus device to support wireless charging, came with the biggest specs of any previous devices, and was released in November of 2012. It was the first device to debut Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is expected to continue to be updated through Android 5.0 Lollipop. The device was a major success due to its lower price-point and performance/stability with stock Android.

Specs

Screen: size: 4.7"
Resolution: 768 x 1280 (318 ppi)
Weight: 139 grams
Camera: (rear) 8 megapixels  - (front) 1.3 megapixels
Hardware: 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Battery: 2100 mAh
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 8/16 GB
Released: November 2011

Nexus 5




The Nexus 5 was LG's second and so far last iteration of a Nexus device. The Nexus 5 was released in late-October of 2013 and has had the most success of any Nexus device to date. It is the first Nexus device to feature a full 1080p display and it debuted Android 4.4 KitKat. Once again, Google succeeded with making a device with flagship specs without the flagship costs. The Nexus 5, along with the Nexus 7, is first in line to pick up Android 5.0 Lollipop on November 3, 2014. The device currently supports the Android 5.0 developer preview.

Specs

Screen: size: 4.95"
Resolution: 1080 x 1920 (445 ppi)
Weight: 130 grams
Camera: (rear) 8 megapixels  - (front) 1.3 megapixels
Hardware: 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Battery: 2300 mAh
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 16/32 GB
Released: October 2013

Nexus 6 

Nexus 6 phones with Monument Valley screenshot

The Nexus 6, which is made by Motorola is Google's latest phone in the Nexus line. This device separates itself from Nexus devices by sporting the latest specs, including 3 GB of RAM, a Snapdragon 805 processor, 13 megapixel rear shooter, and a QHD display. To tag along with the 6 name, it comes with a near 6 inch display (5.96 inches). This device will be the first Android smartphone to debut with Android 5.0 Lollipop when it is released this November.

The Nexus 6 will be the first Nexus phone with front-facing speakers, Motorola Turbo Charge, a QHD display, 3 GB of RAM, a 13 megapixel camera, and to feature water-resistance. The device will also come in at the highest price of any Nexus device at $649.99 for 32 GB of ROM and $699.99 for 64 GB of ROM.

Specs

Screen: size: 5.96"
Resolution: 1440 x 2560 (493 ppi)
Weight: 184 grams
Camera: (rear) 13 megapixels  - (front) 2 megapixels
Hardware: 2.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
Battery: 3220 mAh
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 32/64 GB
Released: November 2014

The Nexus 6 may be one of the highest-anticipated devices of the year. Do you plan on picking one up or does the size and price make you think twice? Let us know in the comments!




Android 5.0 Lollipop first impressions!



Android 5.0 Lollipop was made official a few days ago along with the all new Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 devices. Unfortunately, the full release won't be available for Google Play Edition/Nexus devices until November 3rd and other devices at a later date. Fortunately, if you have a Nexus 5 and or a Nexus 7 (2013 edition), you can install the developer preview of Android 5.0. We recently acquired a Google Nexus 5 and installed the new developer preview release of Android 5.0 Lollipop, and we'll go over our first impressions.

Design

Hands-down, Android 5.0 is the best designed OS to date of any Android release. For the first time, Android truly has a uniform design, and it looks amazing. Everything from the app drawer, notification panel, lock screen, navigation bar, and even the settings have been overhauled.

    


The battery statistics have also been revamped. The battery section in the settings now includ an all new approximate time left in the battery's life and an approximate of how much capacity (in mAh) the user has used compared to the total battery capacity.

 

Performance 

While the design and aesthetics are amazing in the latest version of Android, the performance is even better. While using the Nexus 5, which comes with 2 GB of RAM powered by a Snapdragon 800 processor, we found no lag, stutters, or freezing of any type. 

Android 5.0 Lollipop's animations do not slow down the phones actions whatsoever. Every app is brought in a fluid motion, unlike previous iterations of the OS. Every transition is smooth through and through.

The on-screen navigation performs as well as ever. Every button's response is almost instantaneous, even multitasking. The multitasking menu pops up right away and scrolling through it is a breeze. It is very easy to navigate compared to KitKat's. Apps that are pressed when multitasking, open up almost immediately, even third-party apps.

We compared the responsiveness of the navigation on the Nexus 5 with 5.0 developer preview to the Galaxy Note 4 and the ever-popular OnePlus One, and it won outright every single time. Just imagine what the Nexus 6 will do with this software with the Snapdragon 805 processor with 3 GB of RAM. It will truly be unmatched.

Conclusion

Google has definitely hit a home-run with the latest release of Android in 5.0 Lollipop. Lollipop's performance is unmatched by any previous iterations, and we are only in the developer stage. We expect much more tweaks and enhancements once the final version is released November 3, 2014. 

Android has always lead the OS market in customization and having phones with the best specs, but the OS's performance and stability has lacked when comparing it iOS running with lesser specs. We believe Android 5.0 will change that and are fully confident that it will have better performance and more fluidity than iOS 8.

We will be sure to go over the final release when it comes out and we will have you covered on all things Nexus 6 once it is released. 

Nokia Here Maps now available for other Android Device

Nokia phones might have been out of the phone industry but its location services is still upfront. A couple of weeks ago Here Maps was only available for selected Android Samsung Galaxy devices out in the market. Today Here Maps is made available for all devices via its beta version.
Havent heard of Here Maps before? Here are some of its Features

  • Offline navigation: Interactive maps and turn-by-turn voice guidance are still available even without an internet connection.
  • Maps to download and to use offline for nearly 100 countries.
  • Public transport maps and directions for over 800 cities in over 40 countries, also when you’re offline.
  • Live traffic info for more than 40 countries.
  • Plan your journey on beta.here.com, then find your way there using your mobile.
  • Personalise your map by creating Collections of your favourite places.
  • Share your location with family and friends in real time as you go via Glympse. It’s private, secure and safe.

Take note that this application still has some bugs in it. The stable version will be released later this year.

You can download the apk file here and if you're an iOS user you can still use the service via www.here.com with there web application well functioning but requires interent connection.
Tell us what you think about Here Maps on the comments below.