Microsoft, however, isn’t fighting like one who aimlessly beats the air. The software giant that inherented the mapping service from Nokia is touting the service as one that can be used with or without an internet connection as we can see in the features listed below; UPDATE: HERE Maps is owned by a division of Nokia that was not acquired by Microsoft. So as warcaster and other commenters have  already said, it’s Nokia, not Microsoft or  “Microsoft’s Nokia” that’s bring HERE Maps to Android.  Image: HERE