In Pictures: Windows Phone 8 - killer new features in Microsoft's latest mobile OS

Hot on the heels of its Surface reveal, Microsoft has demonstrated some of the new features coming in Windows Phone 8.

Nokia Maps

Let's face it: Bing maps in Windows Phone 7 and 7.5 are a bit lackluster. They work okay for grabbing directions, but lack other features such as turn-by-turn navigation. In Windows Phone 8, Microsoft has opted to use Nokia's mapping software over its own, finally giving Windows Phone users turn-by-turn navigation and support for offline maps.

Developers will be able to use these advanced map APIs when building their apps too, so you can expect a slew of new apps that take advantage of Nokia's mapping technology.

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