There's a new beta of Ovi Maps 3.6 out over at Nokia Beta Labs, including 'map loading' of areas direct to your phone's mass memory or memory card (over Wi-fi). There are also some interface tweaks, listed below, including more Symbian^3-like long-tap functionality and popup tips and hints for new users.

The teams here have been busy working on further enhancements for Ovi Maps! Thanks for your feedback over the past few months. Today's updated beta release includes these enhancements:

• Download street maps directly to your device!  A new feature called “Update” on the main menu which allows you download Street Maps directly (via WiFi) to your phone without a PC!
• My Position and Search are now integrated (now called Map). When accessed, it will show your last map view
• Back button in Favourites
• Long tap functionality to delete & rename collections & routes
• Pop up for first time use – to inform user to download new map data (when upgrading 3.04 > 3.06 for the first time)
• Improved behaviours of transit lines settings in map toolbox (no more grey out)
• Compass calibration hint
• Refreshed place details information view

Please go ahead and try it out today and let us know what you think!