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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