Interesting, how much does the Seeing eye app cost, or is it a free app? On Sep 1, 2013, at 11:43 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote:
> 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 Even that podcast was outdated since I have had 2 or 3 updates 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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