And unless it can pump out the Android version before Google Navigation goes global, there won't be much motivation to download a presumably fee-based (it certainly won't be free) OviMapson the platform unless Android users are willing to pay to have Nokia's localized mapson the device instead of downloading them over the air as the Google offering requires.
Regarding "Windows Mobile, " well, 6.x's days are numbered and getting OviMaps approved on Windows Phone 7 might not ever happen in light of Microsoft's own efforts with Bing navigation.
Besides, is Nokia really going to dedicate staff to Android development when its more advanced OviMaps still aren't available on its much touted Maemo MeeGo mobile computing platform?
Not only will it simplify the use of turn-by-turn voice guidance from OviMaps, but also provide a new and easy way of accessing other content on the smartphone, such as music and delivering automotive specific applications from the Ovi Store.
The V10.2010.19-1 bump now available in the UK (global on Wednesday) packs several enhancements including face-to-face video calling, improved OviMaps, and a better email experience with bundled Facebook IM Chat and the ability to accept or decline event invitations from the inbox.