Is Facebook eyeing Nokia's HERE maps?

We know that Nokia’s “Here” mapping division is up for sale, and it appears that Facebook is in front of the line as a potential buyer according to a report by TechCrunch.

Facebook is already using HERE maps for its mobile apps, and is now testing it on Instagram and Messenger on Android.

We are testing Nokia HERE maps across Facebook to give us more control and flexibility in delivering a consistent maps experience, a Facebook spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch by email. I can confirm that we’re testing HERE maps in Android versions of some of our standalone apps like Instagram and Messenger as well.

HERE maps has an estimated value of $2 billion. Samsung, Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent and Yahoo are also rumoured to be interested in buying HERE maps from Nokia.