Marble - open source, routing-capable GPS and mapping
Maemo 5 suffers from a lack of good, offline, routing-capable mapping applications. There are a number of contenders, including Nokia's own Ovi Maps. But, in your editor's opinion, only Sygic may be approaching the capabilities of Navicore's Wayfinder on Maemo 4 (and that was derided at the time); but at too high a cost to justify replacing the N810 currently working as his GPS whilst driving around Europe on holiday. Dennis Nienhüser has announced the release of Marble, a globe-oriented application which may improve the situation. Dennis says, Marble is a Virtual Globe whose mobile version features advanced routing capabilities. Key features: Online and offline routing (worldwide); GPS tracking and route guidance; Many different map themes. Marble does not use accelerated 3D for its globe, but is speedy nonetheless. It's currently available in Extras-testing for those willing to balance risk, early access to software and a commitment to feedback issues and vote accordingly.