Lots of things as I know the Seeing App is fully VI friendly as it will tell you what is in front and what is coming up next which Blind Square lacks. I don't want to open ten apps to get what I need as opening one app is enough. On the bus even though I have not set a route it doesn't tell me where I am and I have almost missed my stop even though I've told it what to do. On 1 Sep 2013, at 16:39, Jessica Moss <junglebookfa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> What does it not do for you? > On Sep 1, 2013, at 11:36 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > >> I've been using Blind Square for some time now and unfortunately, I don't >> think very much of it as it doesn't do what I want it to do. I'm waiting >> for the Seeing Eye app to come out here in the UK. When it does, Blind >> Square will be off my phone. >> On 1 Sep 2013, at 16:32, Jessica Moss <junglebookfa...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> $24? I checked it via the "via app, and it still says $14, but maybe they >>> haven't updated their info? >>> Either way, I still don't have the money for it yet, but wish I did, sense >>> it sounds amazing. >>> On Sep 1, 2013, at 1:28 AM, Ilkka Pirttimaa wrote: >>> >>>> Jessica, price is USD 24 for that fun but it's one time fee and updates >>>> are free. Even that podcast was outdated since I have had 2 or 3 updates >>>> after that, so now you have also possibility to use your Contacts lists, >>>> read Foursquare specials and tips, leave tips and more. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 12:12 AM, Jessica Moss <junglebookfa...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> Cool podcast, thanx for the info on that; wish I had the $14 to shell out >>>> for it now. >>>> >>>> On Aug 30, 2013, at 12:27 AM, Ilkka Pirttimaa wrote: >>>> >>>>> Jessica, BlindSquare is designed for visually impaired, so it is very >>>>> fluent to use. For example, there is just one search box where you type >>>>> any search term. It will find places by name, address, your contacts by >>>>> name, address or company, categories matching search term etc. From >>>>> search results you have options like "make a phone call", "google it", >>>>> "show restaurant menu", "simulate location" (you can "visit there" at >>>>> home). You can also set alert distance for the place, so for example, if >>>>> you simulated your destination at home and found nearest bus stop, you >>>>> can set alert distance of 300 meters for that stop, so you will get >>>>> alerted when you need to get off. There is also button to Plan a route. >>>>> It will list you all navigation apps you have installed (Google Maps, >>>>> TomTom, Navigon, Waze etc.) and when selected, you will have that 3rd >>>>> party app running, destination is selected and you will get spoken >>>>> turn-by-turn. BlindSquare will stay on background adding information >>>>> about your address, intersections and nearby places while you go. >>>>> >>>>> You will learn most of it's features by listening this podcast: >>>>> http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/blindsquare-feature-packed-navigational-tool-blind-ios-users >>>>> Some more features: >>>>> https://audioboo.fm/boos/1497058-blindsqare-news-podcast-1-for-release-1-43 >>>>> Walking demo: >>>>> https://audioboo.fm/boos/1555578-blindsquare-walking-demo-using-google-maps >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 4:00 AM, Jessica Moss <junglebookfa...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> Ok, I'm really confused here. I've started trying to use google maps, >>>>> for example, and have a love-hate relationship with it, considering the >>>>> fact that I love the idea that unlike mapquest, the search feature as far >>>>> as finding a location such as "pizza hut," is so much easier, however, I >>>>> don't like the fact that you can't access your contact info like you can >>>>> with map quest/apple maps, which is something I do really frequently. >>>>> Also, I've found that in a lot of cases, its acuracy can be really off >>>>> when navigating, and was wondering if anyone else has ever had this >>>>> issue. Something else I was curious about, what's the difference between >>>>> using blindsquare with an app like google maps, and just using google >>>>> maps, for example, by itself? >>>>> On Aug 29, 2013, at 11:10 AM, Mike Arrigo wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I actually use GPS more for telling me streets and places than >>>>>> directions. While it's certainly no substitute for a cane or guide dog >>>>>> and good travel skills, for me it's just as important. I remember back >>>>>> in 2009, this was when I was using way finder on a Nokia Symbian phone, >>>>>> I had gone out for a nice long walk, on the way home, one of the streets >>>>>> had an interesting curve in it and I found myself in a different place >>>>>> than I expected. I probably would not have gotten back on track had it >>>>>> not been for the GPS program, and it was kind of late so there was no >>>>>> one around to ask. These days, having nearby explorer on my android >>>>>> devices, and the sendero seeing eye app and blindsquare on my iphone are >>>>>> good things for sure. >>>>>> Original message: >>>>>>> Wow, Cheree! what a story! >>>>>> >>>>>>> Glad you had friends you could call and that all worked out well! :) >>>>>> >>>>>>> I love the fact that GPS apps are so prevalent on mobile platforms now. >>>>>>> -And that so many of them are at least usable for us. It's very freeing >>>>>>> when you think about it. :) >>>>>> >>>>>>> In addition to assisting people you are with, they can go a long way to >>>>>>> helping people get acquainted with their environments so that we can >>>>>>> really get a better sense of our surroundings. >>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful night! >>>>>> >>>>>>> Smiles, >>>>>> >>>>>>> Cara :) >>>>>>> On Aug 28, 2013, at 9:08 PM, Cheree Heppe <che...@dogsc4me.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Cheree Heppe here: >>>>>> >>>>>>> The use of the GPS in a car could only have happened to somebody in a >>>>>>> sit-com, but, trust me, it happened to my friends and me this afternoon. >>>>>>> A pair of apparently solid sandals that I wore to work completely broke >>>>>>> down, leaving me the choice of walking in my nearly bare feet over >>>>>>> questionably clear sidewalks and streets to get home. I decided that >>>>>>> would be a very risky plan and phoned a family I have known for some >>>>>>> years with an emergency plea for transport or to borrow a pair of >>>>>>> shoes. All of the girls and their mother wear the same size shoe as I >>>>>>> do. >>>>>>> The mom, Carolyn, agreed to pick me up after my work day and drive me >>>>>>> home and share a pair of shoes until I could step on to home turf and >>>>>>> return them. >>>>>>> At about 17:25, long after I got outside in my nearly bare feet, they >>>>>>> hadn't arrived. Two phone calls determined that Carolyn had parked her >>>>>>> SUV in one of those self-serve parking garages and walked several >>>>>>> blocks to me. >>>>>>> When Carolyn and her daughter, Hannah, saw me outide my building, they >>>>>>> simultaneously realized that they'd forgotten the loaner pair of shoes >>>>>>> in their car. >>>>>>> Carolyn wore a double pair of socks and let me slip into her sneakers. >>>>>>> We carefully, for Carolyn's sake, wended our way to find the building >>>>>>> and her SUV. >>>>>>> Once up the ramps and at the car, we all got inside, only to have >>>>>>> Carolyn realize that her credit card was at home next to the laptop. >>>>>>> This car park requires a credit card in order to open the exit gates. >>>>>>> We decided to use my card. Carolyn took it to the machine, where, >>>>>>> because of Braille labelling I affixed with the card number, etc, it >>>>>>> promptly got well and truly jammed in the machine. Naturally, it >>>>>>> hadn't gotten to the stage to let us, or the ever-growing line of cars >>>>>>> and driers out of the parking structure. >>>>>>> On the automatic card machine now jammed with my card is a keypad to >>>>>>> use in case of problems. Carolyn dialed and explained that a card had >>>>>>> gotten jammed in the machine. >>>>>>> Several staff from the Embassy Suites to which the parking structure >>>>>>> belonged, came out and could not get the card out. Meanwhile, the >>>>>>> drivers were making increasingly interesting suggestions about our >>>>>>> situation. >>>>>>> Finally, the hotel engineer came with a pair of needle-nose pliers and >>>>>>> pulled the card out. >>>>>>> All and sundry breathed a really large sigh of relief and we all got >>>>>>> free egress from there. >>>>>>> Not, for the GPS part. >>>>>>> Carolyn is not familiar with the city and I am not familiar with driver >>>>>>> helps. What a team. So, I brought up WAZE, a navigation and traffic >>>>>>> GPS that one of my former readers swears by. Sure enough, after I set >>>>>>> it up, I had to turn off VoiceOver to Carolyn's sighted daughter could >>>>>>> read the directions to Carolyn. WAZE is more accessible than it >>>>>>> started out to be, but still is not blind friendly enough to use the >>>>>>> way we would really like. It's amazing for sighted users, however. >>>>>>> We found our way home beautifully. >>>>>>> If I actually learn how to use some of my GPS apps, I suspect I will >>>>>>> have powerful tools in the palm of my hand. I have Ariadne and Blind >>>>>>> Square and they help more than hinder. 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