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Nokia Maps to replace Bing Maps in Windows Phone 8

Apple isn't the only one making a coup of starting fresh with a new map service, as reports indicate that the future of Windows Phones will ditch Bing for Nokia Maps.According to WPCentral, Nokia Maps service will replace Bing Maps across all devices with the launch of Windows Phone 8.The service will offer 3D street navigation through hardware acceleration as it abandons Microsoft's beloved Bing namesake.Then again, Nokia's Navteq map service has long been one of the key providers for Bing Maps. Just last month Nokia's Where platform began providing...

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Published By: Tech Radar - Tuesday, 12 June, 2012

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