These car makers take over Nokia's Here Maps app
The company Nokia still has one of its oldest and most useful services under its belt. And, after selling its mobile division to Microsoft, the maps continued to be one of its added values. However, for a few months it has been known that are for sale, trying to find the highest bidder. Well, it seems that the wait has come to an end, and it will be the main German car brands that will take over Here Maps, the maps of Nokia
This is stated by the newspaper The WallStreet Journal, who has first-hand information thanks to a source close to the agreement. Thus, they would be Audi, BMW and Mercedes -Benz who would be willing to pay the amount of 2,500 million euros to acquire all the services of Nokia digital mapping A number that can make your hair stand on end, but it does not refer only to a couple of map applications, but to the entire experience of Nokia in this field, for many years digitizing roads, streets, store locations, and tools to navigate for all this information in a comfortable and simple way, and even without Internet connection
At the moment there is no official confirmation from Nokia or from these companies, but the sources of the American newspaper affirm that the final signature of the agreement could take place in the next few days. If so, the intentions of these manufacturers to invite others such as Fiat, Renault, Ford, Toyota or General Motors, among others, are already known. And the idea is to make Here Maps a universal platform that provides services in the on-board navigators of cars
Despite the amount that could be paid for this mapping service, Nokia could be selling it for less than expected. However, it seems the most interesting offer compared to those of other companies from Sillicon Valley, California (USA), which have also shown interest in acquiring Here Maps And it is a very interesting and complete service, capable of standing up to Google Maps Both for the updating and quality of its service, as well as for the extra possibilities it brings with it: GPS navigator, possibility of downloading maps from around the world to navigate without an Internet connection, media information from public transportation, data from establishments, places of interest, and a very long etcetera more.
Now, if the agreement goes through, it seems that this powerful digital mapping service will serve vehicles and driver users A real point in favor for these brands, which would not have to depend on other services and tools. Something that could harm the Android Car system that Google is already implementing to carry its own applications on the vehicle's dashboard.We still have to wait for official confirmation. We will remain vigilant over the next few days for the final decision of Nokia and its Here Maps.
