Ovi for developers

Ovi SDK Beta is your toolkit to create Ovi apps, which are easy to develop, mobile applications based on web technology that take user location as a starting point. Fully web-based, the Ovi SDK Beta runs as an extension to your PC browser, and includes:

• High-level JavaScript APIs to a rich set of Ovi functionality including 3D mapping and positioning (GPS) as well as turn-by-turn Walk and Drive navigation.
• UI library makes it easy to develop for mobile. UI components like lists, search boxes and menus, reduce the complexity of different screen sizes and device types.
• Browser based emulator to test you Ovi Apps.

Ovi apps are based on standard web technologies, such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Start building this new class of mobile apps and join our vibrant developer community.

Ovi Maps Player API
Embed Ovi Maps into your website using very simple and familiar web technologies. You can take advantage of rich mapping and positioning functionalities, such as 2D/3D maps, add custom content and fly trough.

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Ovi Navigation Player API
Start navigation from your Ovi app with one line of code. Leverage the powerful navigation and routing features available in Ovi Maps for your Ovi apps.

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