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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