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S60 Location Features

A new era of exploration

Choosing an S60 mobile device lets consumers and businesses access a world of location services.

Numerous third-party applications give you a new degree of freedom in exploring the world, bringing confidence to travelers and savings to businesses. The new Nokia N95 multimedia computer even offers integrated GPS, eliminating the need for an external positioning accessory. Read on for descriptions of the most pertinent location-based services here, there, or anywhere.

Your sixth sense

Just landed in a new city? No idea where to eat or shop? Without an insider’s knowledge, you could be in for a good amount of legwork, or forced to settle with whatever restaurant or shop you can spot immediately.

Equipped with a location-aware S60 mobile phone or multimedia computer, however, you become aware of things around you in a new way. Just fire up the map application of your choice and learn about places nearby without taking a step.

Instead of having to make do with a fast-food restaurant across the street, you can choose the kind of kitchen that fits your tastebuds, then have restaurants displayed on a map on the screen of your S60 device. If the side streets look a bit confusing, just ask and your S60 application will help you get where you’re going like a seasoned local. It's truly a brand new ability at your fingertips.

Sharing places

Introducing the S60 Landmark messaging feature, a new way to show where to go. Imagine your friend has invited to you a new-found café, or you’re on your way to a business lunch at some restaurant you’d never even heard of. Your friend or colleague can simply mark-up the spot and send it to your mobile phone as a message. Using the landmark, you can easily navigate to where you’re supposed to be with the help of S60.