Nokia Beta Labs: Here & Now

Nokia have added yet another service to their Beta Labs which is called Here & Now.  The following information has been taken from the Nokia Beta Labs Blog

Here and now offers easy-to-use web services related to your current location. Check the local weather at a glance and get other topical information while on the move.

This beta is a sneak preview of what we are planning to integrate preinstalled in forthcoming Nokia devices. The initial release conctains two services: the local weather and the local events  – and there is more to come.

Frequently asked questions:

What is Here and now?
Here and now offers you easy access to location based services, such as Weather and Events.

How is my location defined when using Here and now?
Your location information is based on Cell ID positioning, that is, the cellular network recognises the location of your device. GPS is not used to define your location. The location information of your device is only used to display relevant content to you and it is not saved or used for other purposes.

Who is providing the content of Here and now?
The content for Here and now is provided by 3rd party companies.

How often is the service content updated?
The service content is updated on a regular basis, the regularity depends on the service (Weather or Events).

Does Here and now save my details, for example, information on my location or the content of my searches?
No, no such information is saved. The location information of your device is only used to display relevant content to you and it is not saved or used for other purposes.

Will Here and now be available for download after the Beta Labs period ends?
No, the client will not be available for download after the Beta Labs period ends. The client will be preinstalled in selected devices.

To download for yourself just visit http://betalabs.nokia.com/betas/view/here-and-now