You may not know this, but Microsoft has actually overhauled their Maps app for Windows Phone with the 8.1 release. The reason you may not be aware is due to the majority of you using Lumias. Nokia has their HERE Maps application, which prioritizes over Microsoft?s Maps. But with the Preview being available, Microsoft?s Maps app is once again back on the Apps list (if not, you can use third-party apps to re-create the shortcut).
So what?s new in Maps for 8.1? There are quite a few features, which we?ll discuss below, including how best to use them!
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