Nokia adds GPS to latest smartphone

Nokia today added GPS functionality to its handset range with the introduction of a Navigation Pack comprising a 6630 smartphone, a wireless GPS module and the Wayfinder Navigator application.

"Location-based services are among the top consumer choices for new mobile applications," said Kirsi Kokko, director for smartphone and business solutions at Nokia.

Jonas Sellergren, vice president of product management at Wayfinder Systems, added: "The Wayfinder Navigator in a Nokia smartphone delivers a complete navigation experience that was primarily built into cars."

Nokia 6630 smartphone users with GPRS can see their position and the easiest route to their destination on a digital map, provided by Tele Atlas.

Once installed Wayfinder's map selection, which currently covers Western Europe, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Greece, is ready for use.

The application also guides users with turn-by-turn voice instructions, and allows searching for street addresses, restaurants and other points of interest.

In addition. locations or points of interest can be shared by forwarding maps via MMS or email.