Nokia to release global update for HERE Maps

Nokia’s HERE Maps is as close a rival to Google Maps as it can get. It’s godsend when you’re in a foreign country since you can navigate using the app without Internet connection. The app is getting an extensive update worldwide for Android and Windows Phone (there is in iOS app yet). There will reportedly be improved “water features” as well as updates for most of regional maps. Expect it to come to your device soon.

Source: Ubergizmo

BlackBerry discounting Passport by CAD $125.00 for Valentine's Day Weekend

In an attempt to spread the love and get more people to pull the trigger on the BlackBerry Passport, Shop BlackBerry is selling unlocked versions of the square smartphone for CAD $125.00 off bringing down the cost of the black and white variants to $574.00 and the limited edition red variant to $674.00. 

Google Maps celebrates 10th year

It's hard to believe that the premiere online and mobile mapping tool, Google Maps just celebrated its 10th anniversary. It was 2005 when Google Maps first went online and it has since become the de facto navigation tool for the web as well as for various mobile devices. Since then, innovation has been dramatic as Google intriduced global maps, Street View, various navigation options as well as indoor navigation and even maps of space, the ocean and previously uncharted areas.

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Microsoft and Samsung reach agreement over royalty payments issue

Microsoft and Samsung have been having a rather public dispute over patent royalty payments for a while already. But that seems to be over now as both companies have announced that they have privately settled the issue. The new terms they have struck haven’t been revealed publicly though.

In 2011, Samsung and Microsoft signed a licensing deal that would have the South Korean brand pay royalties based on its Android mobile devices sale. That went on smoothly until August 2014 when Microsoft threatened to sue Samsung over unpaid late fees on royalties. Samsung wasn’t paying Microsoft because of their acquisition of Nokia. They reasoned that the purchase turned them into a hardware competitor. But now that seems to be over and done with.

Source: Samsung + Microsoft | Via: SlashGear