Nokia updates aerial imagery on here.com

Nokia has updated its aerial imagery on here.com, a week after it updated its street maps feature. A post on the Conversations blog confirms that the changes will be made available on smartphones later this year. In addition to that, here.com users will be able to view better-resolution images spanning across 90 percent of the global landmass. They’re starting off with enhanced imagery of the United States, Western Europe and South Africa, a total of 14 million sq km of land area.

Aerial imagery updated

Those viewing locations in the US and Europe will not spot any cloud cover and thus be able to view continuous coast to coast hi-res aerial imagery. The new imagery says the post, lets users view close up aerial images and explore new places. The post reads, “That aerial view is a crucial part of our quest to build the world’s best maps and over the coming months we will continue to improve our view from the sky. But, for now, we’re ready for our close-up!”

You’re not alone if you think that what Nokia has laid out on the table is eerily similar to what Google announced recently. New imagery of the earth from space has virtually eliminated clouds marring some parts of the map. In addition to that, the new collection features refreshed imagery for those regions in the world where hi-res shots are not available.