The Seeing App is not free. I only know that the 3 year subscription is 130 dollars but you can pay a year's subscription but not sure what that is. I think it worth the money as I use to use a similar app on a mobile called GEO and this is what it is like. On 1 Sep 2013, at 17:04, Jessica Moss <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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 Even that podcast was outdated since I have had 2 or 3 updates 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 >>>>>> <[email protected]> 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 >>>>>>> <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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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