Nokia Here Maps

Nokia has made it official that it is selling its Here maps unit to a consortium of three German car makers for 2.8 billion euros (approx. $3 billion), ending months of speculation over the fate of the largest alternative to Google Maps. Nokia said that the sale, to Audi, BMW Group and Daimler, is expected to close...

Nokia was one of the companies rushing to "aid Apple" after the iOS 6 launch that triggered "Maps-gate". Apple's Maps application caused a worldwide uproar as the service wasn't up to the company's high-standards. In the end, Tim Cook issued an apology letter and recommended iOS users choose competitors’ Maps applications until Apple's app was...