Geotagging has really evolved in Nokia’s latest phones, more specifically with the FP2 devices like the Nokia N85, N96, and N79. Previously, I needed to run an application like Shozu or Location Tagger in the background of an FP1 device in order to add location coordinates to the photos I took. Now it just happens automatically.

Note: Not sure the difference between FP1 and FP2 devices? Check this S60 device comparison.

I was browsing through my recent photos I uploaded to Flickr and noticed a bunch I took with the Nokia N85 had Map information I can view. Flickr lets you see on the map where the photos were taken.

Take Geotagged Photos

Nokia made geotagging so easy that it made me forget I had it on from the beginning. You can find this setting at the camera options – settings – Record location – On.

Viewing Geotagging Info

Computer. On the computer, you can view the GPS coordinates on the photo’s exif data. On the Mac, you can see this by right-clicking a photo and clicking on ‘Show photo info.’

Online. I prefer to look at a map, rather than number coordinates. On Flickr, if a photo is geotagged, there’s a link nearby that says ‘Map.’ Click on that to see it on a map.

For example, I can tell you that ate a triple chocolate cake at Martha’s Bakery in Astoria, but it’d be better to see the exact location of the place. By clicking on the Map link below the the Flickr photo page, a map pops up looking like this:

Map displays location of geotagged photos.

I’m really glad how Nokia worked on this aspect of their camera software. This process previously took plenty of steps, but now it doesn’t require anything other than the initial setup. Just be careful when uploading geotagged photos, though. There might be some pictures you don’t want your boss or wife knowing where you are.