Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

If Nearby uses Openstreetmap, it’s even more strange that it doesn’t cover Sweden, only the US and Canada. Oh well, shrug. /Krister > 19 aug. 2016 kl. 15:27 skrev Joe : > > Does anyone know what maps Nearby Explorer uses and how often they're > updated? I know it uses Open

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I tried that, too, but Siri will only find future appointments, not ones in the past. Which makes sense, I guess. People usually want to look ahead in their calendars, not behind. Thanks, Ari > On Aug 19, 2016, at 6:42 AM, Connie Mohney wrote: > > Hi, > Try asking

RE: Search function on Calendar app is crap!

Hello Ari, While I have been following this thread, I only now attempted to perform a search in the native iOS Calendar app. The search worked perfectly. In fact, after reading this thread, I was expecting it not to work. I suspect that your problem may have something to do with either (1)

Re: Search function on Calendar app is crap!

I was trying with one word at a time, not with multiple words. When I say I used multiple words, I meant that I tried one word, got no results, then tried another word, and also got no results. I may try Fantastical. Thanks, Ari > On Aug 19, 2016, at 6:31 AM, Tom Lange

RE: Nearby Explorer is now in the iOS app store

Does anyone foresee the app going on sale at some point? Sorry, I know that makes me seem like a total cheapskate. I really want to support the app at its full value for all the development that went into it, but in trying to manage my finances, I’m curious as to whether or not the app has ever

RE: converting mp3 books for the iPhone

Everyone I know that has tried using NVDA, Jaws, or Window-eyes have the same experience. IN short, awful. Richard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of englishride...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 10:55 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

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Re: Search function on Calendar app is crap!

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Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

I would, if it had worked in Sweden which it doesn’t. I think it’s a shame that we in Sweden only have about one working gps app for iOs and as i understand it none at all on the Android platform. /Krister > 19 aug. 2016 kl. 07:01 skrev Mohib Anwar Rafay : > > 79$! Its

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Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

I purchased Nearby Explorer last night. It's a fabulous app. I have Blindsquare, Seeing Eye GPS and now Nearby Explorer. I'm going to run some routes this weekend to compare the outputs but I'm already very impressed with the quality of this app. On 8/19/16, Richard Turner

RE: Search function on Calendar app is crap!

Try searching for just one word that you know is in the title. I use Fantastical 2 and have never had a problem with searching. Richard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of englishride...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, August 18,

RE: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

Nearby Explorer is $99 on Android, unless they changed the price in the last couple of months. Nearby Explorer, which I have never used but know someone who uses it on Android, has turn-by-turn directions which BlindSquare does not. However, BlindSquare along with Google Maps is a great

RE: converting mp3 books for the iPhone

Good luck with that if you are using the latest iTunes, unless you have a Mac as the Windows version of iTunes is useless. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of englishride...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2016 12:20 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

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Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

what features does it have Blind square does not have? don’t just say it, tell us what these features are! From: Feliciano Godoy Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2016 10:54 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store This version of Nearby

Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

Hi Deb. Will you please let us know the outcome when you do this? Thinking about purchasing this ap but not sure. Jenifer Barr Jenifer571 on dice world Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2016, at 8:48 AM, Deb Lewis wrote: > > I purchased Nearby Explorer last night. It's

RE: Search function on Calendar app is crap!

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RE: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

Does anyone know what maps Nearby Explorer uses and how often they're updated? I know it uses Open Street and Google Places when necessary, but I'm curious about the update of the onboard maps. The app is tempting if only because it consolidates the functions of multiple apps into one, and

Re: Search function on Calendar app is crap!

Hi, Typing multiple keywords in the search field, with or without quotes definitely doesn't work. Typing a single keyword will, however. I have a notation in my calendar that I have to pay my electric bill on a certain date. If I type pay dwp or "pay dwp", I can't find the event. If I simply

Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

I just checked this morning and nearby explore is $79.99 on the Google play store site. The confusing part is that there is also a nearby online option which is free. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2016, at 8:43 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > Nearby Explorer

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RE: Heart Rate monitors

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Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

For those who have purchased nearby explorer for IOS, how does it compare with Seeing Eye GPS? Hope Paulos > On Aug 19, 2016, at 4:45 AM, Krister Ekstrom > wrote: > > I would, if it had worked in Sweden which it doesn’t. I think it’s a shame > that we in Sweden

RE: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

Hi, That's steep but worth it if it's better. If they were smart, they would offer a 5-10 buck trial and maybe let you apply that to the total price if you buy the app before your trial period expires. Where can we hear the voice or does it use voiceover? Bryan -Original Message- From:

Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

Mike… I know you have done podcasts in the past. Would you be willing to provide a demo of this app? Hope Paulos > On Aug 19, 2016, at 10:26 AM, Mike Arrigo wrote: > > I was a beta tester of this app, and used it on android before that. I > honestly think this is the best

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Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

I was a beta tester of this app, and used it on android before that. I honestly think this is the best GPS app available for blind users, get the app, you will not regret it. If you thought seeing eye GPS was good, you will absolutely love this app, it's so much better than seeing eye ever

Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

The on board maps are from navteq, you can also choose to use apple maps for addresses. For places, you can choose to use google or foursquare which are probably the two best sources of this infoormation. Original message: Does anyone know what maps Nearby Explorer uses and how often they're

Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

I plan to, hopefully this weekend if I have time. Original message: Mike… I know you have done podcasts in the past. Would you be willing to provide a demo of this app? Hope Paulos On Aug 19, 2016, at 10:26 AM, Mike Arrigo wrote: I was a beta tester of this app, and

Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

There is no comparison here, nearby explorer is so much better than seeing eye, it's announcements are much better and it provides much more information. If you enjoyed using the seeing eye app, you will absolutely love nearby explorer. Original message: For those who have purchased nearby

Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

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'm not sure that is worth another $50 -Original Message- From: Mike Arrigo Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 7:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store The main thing it has that blindsquare doesn't is turn by turn directions, also

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Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

The onboard maps are NavTeq. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2016, at 6:27 AM, Joe wrote: > > Does anyone know what maps Nearby Explorer uses and how often they're > updated? I know it uses Open Street and Google Places when necessary, but I'm > curious about the update

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