The word from softpedia is that there is a new version of Ovi Maps 3.0 Beta available and comes with better maps, sync with Ovi MapsBeta for web, and leveraged Drive and Walk navigation.

However, one of the most important aspects of Nokia Ovi Maps 3.0 Beta is that it now brings support for the S60 5th Edition handsets, which means the new service will work on the Nokia N97 and Nokia 5800 XpressMusic.

Additional features of Ovi Maps 3.0 Beta are a new maps data version, faster zooming and panning, safety spot warners in selected countries, weather info, premium Point of Interest content for travel, cinena, and events,extended country coverage for travel, a new “Shop & Licenses” format.