Here Maps is a digital mapping and location data company that provides mapping data, geocoding services, and navigation services to businesses and individuals. It is a subsidiary of the German automotive company Audi AG, BMW AG, and Daimler AG and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Founded in 1985 as a division of Nokia Corporation in Finland.
It was initially called Navteq, and it focused on digital mapping to aid drivers.
In 2015, Nokia sold Here to a consortium of German automobile manufacturers, Audi AG, BMW AG, and Daimler AG, for €2.8 billion.
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Here WeGo is a free navigation app that offers turn-by-turn directions on foot, by car, or public transit. It also includes real-time traffic and public transport information for over 1,300 cities worldwide.
Here Geocoding and Search is an API that provides geocoding and search services for developers. It translates addresses into GPS coordinates and vice versa and enables developers to integrate address search functionality into their applications.
Here Maps API for JavaScript is a set of libraries and tools for developers to incorporate interactive maps, geocoding, routing, and location search functionality into web applications.
Here Maps offers a basic version of its service for free to individuals. However, additional features and services are available for a fee for businesses and developers.
Here WeGo is a navigation app that provides turn-by-turn directions on foot, by car, or public transit. It also includes real-time traffic and public transport information for over 1,300 cities worldwide.
Here Maps is known for its high level of accuracy, and its data collection methods are more rigorous than many of its competitors.
Yes, Here Maps provides real-time traffic information for many locations worldwide.
Yes, Here Maps provides offline maps and navigation in its Here WeGo app. Users can download maps of specific regions and use them without an internet connection.