ViewRanger Now Available For Nokia Phones

ViewRanger GPS navigation software now runs on some of the latest Nokia mobile phones, we're told.

The software, which we reviewed last week, is now compatible with Symbian V9 S60 3rd Edition Phones such as the Nokia N80, Nokia 3250 and Nokia N91 for the first time. The higher resolution screens, greater memory capacity and ability to orientate the screen for landscape display apparently allows ViewRanger to provide an enhanced map display for the user.

If you missed our review, essentially, the software allows you to navigate using 1:50,000 OS maps on your mobile phone and includes a panorama view option which lets you see your virtual horizon with name tags, so you can settle those arguments over whether that really in Great Gable or just a dead sheep that looks a bit like it in the wrong light...

You can also use the software to share images and notes associated with locations and features.

It's all very cunning and arguably combines the best features of GPS and PDA-based software in a compact useable package, the only drawback is the inability to plan routes in advance using mapping software.

Two editions are available, a UK-wide version and a National Parks edition covering the most popular outdoor areas including the Lakes, Snowdonia and all National Parks.

A free trial version of ViewRanger for Nokia S60 2nd and 3rd Edition platforms is available to download from the www.viewranger.com website so you can try before you buy.