Nokia has announced that it will be adding its Nokia Maps service to the Ovi services portal later this summer, with a new desktop access feature. Users will be able to setup an account on Ovi, through which they can browse maps and create routes to be synced back to their handsets for use with Nokia’s Maps application.

Nokia Maps is currently only available on its S60-powered handsets, but recently announced S40 handsets such as the 6600 Slide will be shipped with a version of the GPS mapping software pre-installed. Nokia Maps offers map information and allows users to see their position on a map for free, while premium subscription services like turn-by-turn voice-guided navigation and city guides are also offered. The Maps on Ovi service will make it easier for users to create routes and, eventually, even share those routes with friends.

Nokia did not say whether the upcoming Maps on Ovi service would be a premium feature, but did say it would be available later this summer.

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