Google Maps on the N95

Yesterday evening I updated the Firmware on my N95 8GB. that was something of a pain in the ass, largely considering it took around 10 minutes to shift Spiderman 3 from the handset to the laptop on which I was backing up the phone.

Spiderman 3 came loaded for free on a number of N95 8GBs. The only drawback was that you had to sign in to a website to validate it… or something like that… and I really couldn’t be bothered. And frankly, who could? Spiderman 3? On a two inch screen? Meh.

Anyway, once Spiderman had squeezed its way through the USB cable, info transfer was quick and painless, which is a big step forward for Nokia PC Suite; one of the most loathsome programs ever conceived.

So, on with the installation.

I got an early indication of how it feels to be out of touch with “the young folks today” when PC Suite told me that I was on Firmware

version 15 and the new install would be version 20something. Horrible.

Anyway, the upshot is that I can finally use the GPS on my phone after months of angling it on a windowsill, waiting 20 mins and next occasionally connecting to a satellite. And, what’s more, it’s actually fully integrated with Google maps so you can get lovely images as an option. Which is great.

This is going to compose navigation of London streets much easier, although at a cost… Vodafone info transfer is not cheap and Google maps is very notes intensive. They do offer an add on at £7.50 per month which allows up to 120mb of goods transfer, but I’m not certain that I will use that much documents.

All in all… the update is a very good thing indeed. I am now tempted to go for a lengthy walk just to use the GPS. perhaps I’ll find a nice park bench, take a seat and watch Spiderman 3.

[Source] Cell Fella

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