Beta version of Nokia HERE maps now available for other Android devices

Nokia’s HERE mapping app first made its appearance on Android for Samsung devices. Now, the beta version of the app can be sideloaded on your Android smartphone. Those running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or higher are compatible with HERE. Nokia recommends you have a device that runs on 1GB of RAM or more to make the most of the offline features of the app. What’s unique about Nokia’s offering is it doesn’t need an Internet connection to access apps. It makes use of the GPS on your phone to map out places and those you always visit can be stored in your device.

It must be noted though that since this is a beta version of the app there are still a lot of kinks it has to work out. Plus, you won’t get an alert when an update of the app arrives. But if you want to try it out, you can manually download it here.

Source: HERE | Via: Android Community

Some PS4 users can already pre-load ‘Destiny’ Beta

While the beta of Bungie’s Destiny was expected to drop on July 17, it would seem some users are already able to pre-load the game. The 14.3GB beta download is said to be available to people who pre-ordered the game digitally with those who ordered it from the EU PSN Store being able to pre-load the game. However, this doesn’t mean gamers have an early peek into the game. An error message still shows up when users try to play the game. It does, however, save time for people who don’t have to download the beta when it drops on the 17^th.

Source: Ubergizmo

Pinterest lands on Windows Phone

Windows Phone users are getting one more must-have social media app that has been missing from its repertoire. Pinterest has released an official beta app for the platform that will let you do most of what you can on the mobile website. But this is probably because the beta version is a shortcut to the mobile web client mixed with a few Windows Phone-native features. Of course, this is the beta version of the app so you can expect it to have the same tight integration Pinterest has established on both Android and iOS. The company is asking for feedback though so make sure to let them know what you think of the app.

Source: Engadget

Microsoft launches Windows Phone 8.1 for developers

Windows Phone 8.1 is now available for developers. It features the biggest update in look and functionality to Windows Phone since Windows Phone 7 launched and includes the new Cortana Intelligent Personal Assistant which is said to encompass the entire user experience. Unfortunately, Cortana is a US-only feature for now. Also new is an Action Centre used to navigate notifications better and also an improved start screen tiled interface.

Registered Microsoft developers can get a taste of the future of Windows Phone starting today.