Yes I was talking about Blind Square. I will listen to the podcast. Thank you very much for the feed.
On 8 Jul 2013, at 01:45 PM, Ilkka Pirttimaa <ilkka.pirtti...@gmail.com> wrote: > Kawal, are you talking about Blindsquare? It has all element labeled and it > also has help system built on each element. If you have enabled hints in your > iOS, you'll hear explanations of each element as you go. When you know how to > use it, you can leave hints on in iOS on and disable help system from > Blindsquare settings. > > By listening this instructive podcast, you will know every detail of it: > http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/blindsquare-feature-packed-navigational-tool-blind-ios-users > > > > On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 3:03 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu <kawa...@me.com> wrote: >> I have only tried it when I open the App. I can't get Tracking to work >> either. Is the map a picture map? I don't know how to use the tracking >> feature. Nothing seems to be labelled or perhaps I don't no what to do with >> it. >> >> On 8 Jul 2013, at 12:53 PM, Ilkka Pirttimaa <ilkka.pirtti...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> > In current version shaking works when you are on main screen. In version >> > 1.43 (sent to Apple for review) it will work on any screen. >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> > >> > On 8.7.2013, at 14.50, Kawal Gucukoglu <kawa...@me.com> wrote: >> > >> >> I have enabled shaking in settings. >> >> >> >> On 8 Jul 2013, at 12:46 PM, Ilkka Pirttimaa <ilkka.pirtti...@gmail.com> >> >> wrote: >> >> >> >>> Blindsquare does announce intersections/cross streets, also when >> >>> traveling by car. In next version released soon, it will do it even in >> >>> speed faster than 30 mph. It has been tested to work okay in 75 mph (120 >> >>> km/h). >> >>> >> >>> About shaking: have you enabled it from settings? It's good to know that >> >>> shaking gesture notices movement "sideways" when you hold your phone in >> >>> hand. >> >>> >> >>> Blindsquare shouldn't stop while you are going. It registers it to iOS >> >>> as "workout application" and iOS makes decision if it should be go to >> >>> sleep to save battery. >> >>> >> >>> I have plan to implement so called smart background operation in near >> >>> future. It will solve also your issue, you can then decide if you want >> >>> to have total control and responsibility of battery consumption. >> >>> >> >>> Ps. Yes, I'm on Sendero list but mostly just listening >> >>> >> >>> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> >> >>> On 8.7.2013, at 12.46, Kawal Gucukoglu <kawa...@me.com> wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> This feature of shaking the phone does not work on my I phone at all. >> >>>> I have the same problem as Christa. Why can't Blind square announce >> >>>> Cross streets? The Seeing I App is not in the UK yet either. But when >> >>>> it is, I'll be sure to get it. I don't know if any of you are on the >> >>>> Sendero List, but perhaps the developer of Blind Square should get on >> >>>> it as the Sendero App is using Blind Square as well. I do not have a >> >>>> foresquare account so perhaps the feature that The Sendero App uses >> >>>> would be of no use to me when I got it. Also Blind square stops working >> >>>> when I've done 15 minutes and it gos to sleep. Why can't blind square >> >>>> wake up automatically when you start moving? >> >>>> >> >>>> On 8 Jul 2013, at 10:21 AM, Ilkka Pirttimaa <ilkka.pirtti...@gmail.com> >> >>>> wrote: >> >>>> >> >>>>> That's one of the things that will improve in future. Now you can >> >>>>> always shake to ask your current location. >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>>> >> >>>>> On 8.7.2013, at 12.14, Krister Ekstrom <kris...@kristersplace.com> >> >>>>> wrote: >> >>>>> >> >>>>>> Hi >> >>>>>> I can't say anything about the Seeing eye gps as it hasen't come to >> >>>>>> Sweden yet, however i've tried Blindsquare and am not friends with it >> >>>>>> at all. I'm probably doing something wrong but i have noticed that >> >>>>>> when i turn into a street, Blindsquare doesn't announce the street i >> >>>>>> have turned into before i am well into it, maybe one or two blocks >> >>>>>> down and if i'm on the wrong street i may not know it for quite some >> >>>>>> time. The trekker breeze is quite responsive in this matter. I don't >> >>>>>> know why it is like this, maybe i don't know how to manage >> >>>>>> blindsquare. >> >>>>>> /Krister >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> 7 jul 2013 kl. 22:54 skrev Matt Dierckens <matt.dierck...@gmail.com>: >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>>> Hi, >> >>>>>>> Blindsquare is $15 for life, seeing eye is $70 for a year or $130 >> >>>>>>> for 3 hers. I am so glad that I haven't purchased seeing eye. >> >>>>>>> Blindsquare is truly amazing >> >>>>>>> On 2013-07-07, at 3:32 PM, Randy George <george.ra...@gmail.com> >> >>>>>>> wrote: >> >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>> Hi everyone, >> >>>>>>>> I would also like to thank everyone for their comparisons of the >> >>>>>>>> two products, as I have been considering purchasing a blind >> >>>>>>>> friendly pedestrian GPS system for sometime now. I have a random >> >>>>>>>> question, how much does each Cost? >> >>>>>>>> Thanks so much, >> >>>>>>>> Randy >> >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>> On Jul 7, 2013, at 3:23 PM, Christine Grassman >> >>>>>>>> <cgrassman1...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>> I only acquired Blind Square recently, and haven't really given it >> >>>>>>>>> a go yet. I can tell you that I am disappointed thus far with >> >>>>>>>>> Seeing Eye GPS. >> >>>>>>>>> 1. It tells me I am home when I am at my neighbor's house, and >> >>>>>>>>> that my home is "behind me" when I do arrive home. >> >>>>>>>>> 2. It announces intersections far too early. >> >>>>>>>>> 3. It does not say "turn right" or "turn left" when one is >> >>>>>>>>> actually at the corner where one wishes to turn -- whereas Navigon >> >>>>>>>>> is excellent at this. >> >>>>>>>>> 4. It names POI's I am "near" but does not indicate "left" or >> >>>>>>>>> "right" -- I do not know if using the location wand will help with >> >>>>>>>>> this. I have not tried that yet. >> >>>>>>>>> 5. It has been wrong about what side of the street a destination >> >>>>>>>>> is on more than once. >> >>>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>> With respect to Seeing Eye GPS, it is interesting to hear what >> >>>>>>>>> POI's are around, and its directions are good and easy to >> >>>>>>>>> understand if you already have a grasp of the area you are in. It >> >>>>>>>>> has tremendous potential. If I had to do it all over again, >> >>>>>>>>> however, I would save my money and wait for a later version. >> >>>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>> On Jul 7, 2013, at 2:54 PM, Brian Fischler <blindga...@gmail.com> >> >>>>>>>>> wrote: >> >>>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>> Hey Gigi, Just wanted to say thanks so much for the comparison. I >> >>>>>>>>>> have used Blind Square for awhile, and it is pretty good. It is >> >>>>>>>>>> not perfect, as I do notice the feet and time position of a >> >>>>>>>>>> location are off a bit, but I think this is due to GPS not being >> >>>>>>>>>> a perfect accuracy down to the smallest distance. Additionally, >> >>>>>>>>>> the developer of Blind Square is amazing, as he is constantly >> >>>>>>>>>> working on improving the app and tweaking it. He is very >> >>>>>>>>>> responsive, and I hope he continues with tweaking it even with >> >>>>>>>>>> the competition of Sendero's costly Seeing Eye. I know Sendero >> >>>>>>>>>> has a limited market for this app, and they are in business to >> >>>>>>>>>> make money, but if they want to be successful they are going to >> >>>>>>>>>> have to become more responsive about their product. Thanks again >> >>>>>>>>>> for your review of both apps, really insightful. >> >>>>>>>>>> On Jul 7, 2013, at 2:34 PM, Eugenia Firth <gigifi...@me.com> >> >>>>>>>>>> wrote: >> >>>>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>>> Hi guys >> >>>>>>>>>>> I realize IM you to both programs mentioned in the subject line. >> >>>>>>>>>>> However, I am not new to GPS applications. Here is what I have >> >>>>>>>>>>> found so far as far as I am concerned right now. >> >>>>>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>>> I hate to say this, but right now I like BlindSquare better than >> >>>>>>>>>>> I like the Seeing Eye GPS program, this graduate is sorry to say. >> >>>>>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>>> First of all, BlindSquare is more accurate insofar as my address >> >>>>>>>>>>> is concerned. The scene I GPS keeps insisting I am at 1061, >> >>>>>>>>>>> where as BlindSquare told me I had reached my house when I was >> >>>>>>>>>>> right in front of my door. Also, I tried using the scene I GPS >> >>>>>>>>>>> this morning for a route that I knew. I did it on purpose for >> >>>>>>>>>>> one but I knew. I tried using the multi thing for planning the >> >>>>>>>>>>> route, and I got an error every time I tried it. So, I had to >> >>>>>>>>>>> use pedestrian mode. I got on the bus, and I was not given >> >>>>>>>>>>> enough cross streets. I have found BlindSquare works better on >> >>>>>>>>>>> the bus. >> >>>>>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>>> However, I did discover one weird thing about replanning when >> >>>>>>>>>>> using BlindSquare and navigate. Several times I've used vehicle >> >>>>>>>>>>> mode in Gavagan, and it works fine. However, today when I chose >> >>>>>>>>>>> public transportation mode or pedestrian mode, Nevaden said not >> >>>>>>>>>>> one solitary word until I got to my destination, at which point >> >>>>>>>>>>> it told me I got there. I kept BlindSquare tracking, and I was >> >>>>>>>>>>> able to find my bus stop. >> >>>>>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>>> Just a few of my observations. Oh another thing. 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