Re: Exploring a future destination
In Norway i experienced the same thing. «Drive north, west», but you get the turn by turn, but not always accurate enough. I may be 30m to the turn. And it will not be updated as you get closer to the turn. That is irritating. I like to walk with the phone in my hand. I am able to use my thumb to press on the top of the Google Maps screen and get the turn by turn announced again as often i press the top of the Google Maps screen. Together with Blind Squares «mine position» it works. Thanks for Blind Square. Soon i will try only Google Maps. At the same time have Blind Square running in the background not using Google Maps, just its own tracking. If memory serves, Blind Square is not using the map Google Maps but an other map provider. Blind Square only loads the turn by turn function in Google Maps. Take care 23. juni 2014 kl. 13:22 skrev Krister Ekstrom kris...@kristersplace.com: Hi, The situation i'm talking about here is like this: As i understand it, Google maps should be able to give you turn-by-turn instructions, right? So i plan a route with the help of Blindsquare and send it to Google maps which then gives me a screen where i among other things can choose what route mode i will use, walking, biking, i think and by car etc so i choose walking and start the navigation and all Google maps says is drive west or maybe drive north or the like, no in so and so meters turn left into X street or something. Maybe it's not even in the app, but i got the impression it was. There is no option to control the voice guidance at all. Maybe it, like Siri and other useful functionality simply isn't available in Sweden, who knows, all i know is i can't get any instructions whatsoever from Google Maps. /Krister 22 jun 2014 kl. 23:43 skrev DJ grou...@gmail.com: Hi Krister, I guess we all struggle to varying degrees with some things. I find Google Maps very simple to use while others can't seem to figure it out enough to successfully use it. Perhaps if there are some specific areas where you need clarification some of us can help you get more out of it. I know you said that it hasn't given you enough information while you were out, but if you could narrow it down a bit we might be able to help. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Krister Ekstrom Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2014 5:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination Hi there, I never got my head around Google Maps. It's probably not the fault of the app, but i never get the turn-by-turn instructions to be verbose enough even if i click on pedestrian route all i get is along the lines of drive west or Drive north and you have reached your destination and on which side it is. I must be doing something wrong only i can for the life of me not figure out what. /Krister 22 jun 2014 kl. 01:46 skrev DJ grou...@gmail.com: Traci, I use Google Maps all of the time on both short and long trips with great success. What do you like best about Google Maps? I like that all of the information I want is so readily available on one screen and all I need to do is touch where it is. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination The original app in this thread is Places Around, the $1.99. :) I'll have to check out looking for just business names. That is a bonus. I haven't noticed that with Apple Maps. Sadly, so far, I have an easier time with Google Maps app. Traci On Jun 17, 2014, at 8:15 AM, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: I was actually referring to the native maps app. Sorry about the confusion. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 17:42, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com wrote: Is the app you are refering to the one which is free or $1.99? One is called places around and the other is places around me. On 6/17/14, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when you're walking. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tracie Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being
Re: Exploring a future destination
Hi, The situation i'm talking about here is like this: As i understand it, Google maps should be able to give you turn-by-turn instructions, right? So i plan a route with the help of Blindsquare and send it to Google maps which then gives me a screen where i among other things can choose what route mode i will use, walking, biking, i think and by car etc so i choose walking and start the navigation and all Google maps says is drive west or maybe drive north or the like, no in so and so meters turn left into X street or something. Maybe it's not even in the app, but i got the impression it was. There is no option to control the voice guidance at all. Maybe it, like Siri and other useful functionality simply isn't available in Sweden, who knows, all i know is i can't get any instructions whatsoever from Google Maps. /Krister 22 jun 2014 kl. 23:43 skrev DJ grou...@gmail.com: Hi Krister, I guess we all struggle to varying degrees with some things. I find Google Maps very simple to use while others can't seem to figure it out enough to successfully use it. Perhaps if there are some specific areas where you need clarification some of us can help you get more out of it. I know you said that it hasn't given you enough information while you were out, but if you could narrow it down a bit we might be able to help. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Krister Ekstrom Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2014 5:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination Hi there, I never got my head around Google Maps. It's probably not the fault of the app, but i never get the turn-by-turn instructions to be verbose enough even if i click on pedestrian route all i get is along the lines of drive west or Drive north and you have reached your destination and on which side it is. I must be doing something wrong only i can for the life of me not figure out what. /Krister 22 jun 2014 kl. 01:46 skrev DJ grou...@gmail.com: Traci, I use Google Maps all of the time on both short and long trips with great success. What do you like best about Google Maps? I like that all of the information I want is so readily available on one screen and all I need to do is touch where it is. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination The original app in this thread is Places Around, the $1.99. :) I'll have to check out looking for just business names. That is a bonus. I haven't noticed that with Apple Maps. Sadly, so far, I have an easier time with Google Maps app. Traci On Jun 17, 2014, at 8:15 AM, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: I was actually referring to the native maps app. Sorry about the confusion. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 17:42, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com wrote: Is the app you are refering to the one which is free or $1.99? One is called places around and the other is places around me. On 6/17/14, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when you're walking. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tracie Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think around me does that. I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even search a town in England. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the weather is great this time of year. -Original Message- From: Traci Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you
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Unfortunately with the built-in voice guidance, you are getting all it's going to give you. It's generally up to us, the users, to figure out that when it says to turn left at a certain street in 100 feet, where to turn left. If we get it wrong, the app updates or we turn around. Dj -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Krister Ekstrom Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 7:22 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination Hi, The situation i'm talking about here is like this: As i understand it, Google maps should be able to give you turn-by-turn instructions, right? So i plan a route with the help of Blindsquare and send it to Google maps which then gives me a screen where i among other things can choose what route mode i will use, walking, biking, i think and by car etc so i choose walking and start the navigation and all Google maps says is drive west or maybe drive north or the like, no in so and so meters turn left into X street or something. Maybe it's not even in the app, but i got the impression it was. There is no option to control the voice guidance at all. Maybe it, like Siri and other useful functionality simply isn't available in Sweden, who knows, all i know is i can't get any instructions whatsoever from Google Maps. /Krister 22 jun 2014 kl. 23:43 skrev DJ grou...@gmail.com: Hi Krister, I guess we all struggle to varying degrees with some things. I find Google Maps very simple to use while others can't seem to figure it out enough to successfully use it. Perhaps if there are some specific areas where you need clarification some of us can help you get more out of it. I know you said that it hasn't given you enough information while you were out, but if you could narrow it down a bit we might be able to help. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Krister Ekstrom Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2014 5:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination Hi there, I never got my head around Google Maps. It's probably not the fault of the app, but i never get the turn-by-turn instructions to be verbose enough even if i click on pedestrian route all i get is along the lines of drive west or Drive north and you have reached your destination and on which side it is. I must be doing something wrong only i can for the life of me not figure out what. /Krister 22 jun 2014 kl. 01:46 skrev DJ grou...@gmail.com: Traci, I use Google Maps all of the time on both short and long trips with great success. What do you like best about Google Maps? I like that all of the information I want is so readily available on one screen and all I need to do is touch where it is. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination The original app in this thread is Places Around, the $1.99. :) I'll have to check out looking for just business names. That is a bonus. I haven't noticed that with Apple Maps. Sadly, so far, I have an easier time with Google Maps app. Traci On Jun 17, 2014, at 8:15 AM, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: I was actually referring to the native maps app. Sorry about the confusion. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 17:42, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com wrote: Is the app you are refering to the one which is free or $1.99? One is called places around and the other is places around me. On 6/17/14, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when you're walking. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tracie Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think around me does that. I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even search a town in England. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from
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I like google maps walking directions transit mode. It took me a while to figure out how to read the entire route before leaving my start point. Does anyone know if there is an easy way to share directions? Say I find walking directions to a restaurant and want to send those to a friend, is there a way via the app? Thanks, Traci On Jun 22, 2014, at 2:40 AM, Krister Ekstrom kris...@kristersplace.com wrote: Hi there, I never got my head around Google Maps. It's probably not the fault of the app, but i never get the turn-by-turn instructions to be verbose enough even if i click on pedestrian route all i get is along the lines of drive west or Drive north and you have reached your destination and on which side it is. I must be doing something wrong only i can for the life of me not figure out what. /Krister 22 jun 2014 kl. 01:46 skrev DJ grou...@gmail.com: Traci, I use Google Maps all of the time on both short and long trips with great success. What do you like best about Google Maps? I like that all of the information I want is so readily available on one screen and all I need to do is touch where it is. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination The original app in this thread is Places Around, the $1.99. :) I'll have to check out looking for just business names. That is a bonus. I haven't noticed that with Apple Maps. Sadly, so far, I have an easier time with Google Maps app. Traci On Jun 17, 2014, at 8:15 AM, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: I was actually referring to the native maps app. Sorry about the confusion. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 17:42, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com wrote: Is the app you are refering to the one which is free or $1.99? One is called places around and the other is places around me. On 6/17/14, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when you're walking. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tracie Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think around me does that. I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even search a town in England. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the weather is great this time of year. -Original Message- From: Traci Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case
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Hi Krister, I guess we all struggle to varying degrees with some things. I find Google Maps very simple to use while others can't seem to figure it out enough to successfully use it. Perhaps if there are some specific areas where you need clarification some of us can help you get more out of it. I know you said that it hasn't given you enough information while you were out, but if you could narrow it down a bit we might be able to help. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Krister Ekstrom Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2014 5:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination Hi there, I never got my head around Google Maps. It's probably not the fault of the app, but i never get the turn-by-turn instructions to be verbose enough even if i click on pedestrian route all i get is along the lines of drive west or Drive north and you have reached your destination and on which side it is. I must be doing something wrong only i can for the life of me not figure out what. /Krister 22 jun 2014 kl. 01:46 skrev DJ grou...@gmail.com: Traci, I use Google Maps all of the time on both short and long trips with great success. What do you like best about Google Maps? I like that all of the information I want is so readily available on one screen and all I need to do is touch where it is. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination The original app in this thread is Places Around, the $1.99. :) I'll have to check out looking for just business names. That is a bonus. I haven't noticed that with Apple Maps. Sadly, so far, I have an easier time with Google Maps app. Traci On Jun 17, 2014, at 8:15 AM, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: I was actually referring to the native maps app. Sorry about the confusion. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 17:42, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com wrote: Is the app you are refering to the one which is free or $1.99? One is called places around and the other is places around me. On 6/17/14, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when you're walking. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tracie Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think around me does that. I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even search a town in England. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the weather is great this time of year. -Original Message- From: Traci Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I
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Traci, I don't think you can share a route. I believe that you can share a location but I'd have to go and open the app to be sure. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2014 12:00 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination I like google maps walking directions transit mode. It took me a while to figure out how to read the entire route before leaving my start point. Does anyone know if there is an easy way to share directions? Say I find walking directions to a restaurant and want to send those to a friend, is there a way via the app? Thanks, Traci On Jun 22, 2014, at 2:40 AM, Krister Ekstrom kris...@kristersplace.com wrote: Hi there, I never got my head around Google Maps. It's probably not the fault of the app, but i never get the turn-by-turn instructions to be verbose enough even if i click on pedestrian route all i get is along the lines of drive west or Drive north and you have reached your destination and on which side it is. I must be doing something wrong only i can for the life of me not figure out what. /Krister 22 jun 2014 kl. 01:46 skrev DJ grou...@gmail.com: Traci, I use Google Maps all of the time on both short and long trips with great success. What do you like best about Google Maps? I like that all of the information I want is so readily available on one screen and all I need to do is touch where it is. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination The original app in this thread is Places Around, the $1.99. :) I'll have to check out looking for just business names. That is a bonus. I haven't noticed that with Apple Maps. Sadly, so far, I have an easier time with Google Maps app. Traci On Jun 17, 2014, at 8:15 AM, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: I was actually referring to the native maps app. Sorry about the confusion. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 17:42, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com wrote: Is the app you are refering to the one which is free or $1.99? One is called places around and the other is places around me. On 6/17/14, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when you're walking. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tracie Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think around me does that. I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even search a town in England. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the weather is great this time of year. -Original Message- From: Traci Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city
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Traci, I use Google Maps all of the time on both short and long trips with great success. What do you like best about Google Maps? I like that all of the information I want is so readily available on one screen and all I need to do is touch where it is. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination The original app in this thread is Places Around, the $1.99. :) I'll have to check out looking for just business names. That is a bonus. I haven't noticed that with Apple Maps. Sadly, so far, I have an easier time with Google Maps app. Traci On Jun 17, 2014, at 8:15 AM, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: I was actually referring to the native maps app. Sorry about the confusion. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 17:42, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com wrote: Is the app you are refering to the one which is free or $1.99? One is called places around and the other is places around me. On 6/17/14, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when you're walking. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tracie Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think around me does that. I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even search a town in England. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the weather is great this time of year. -Original Message- From: Traci Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest
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You only need to hit the button called «tracking» left bottom corner three times if it is off. When Voice Over says «tracking with direction» it will announce streets live as you walk. Take notice, Apple Maps sucks current out of iPhone like no other app. As much as light on 100% do. Take care 17. juni 2014 kl. 14:15 skrev Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com: Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when you're walking. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tracie Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think around me does that. I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even search a town in England. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the weather is great this time of year. -Original Message- From: Traci Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched
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I'd like to ask - adding to this great discussion - whether there is an maps app that would allow one to become somewhat familiar with a new country or destination. I'm thinking of visiting Cyprus, and I'm wondering whether there is a map app that would allow me to get familiar with the country and more importantly with the particular town close to which I'm going to be staying. Thanks for any tips. Andrew On 16 Jun 2014, at 20:52, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list
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Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when you're walking. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tracie Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think around me does that. I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even search a town in England. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the weather is great this time of year. -Original Message- From: Traci Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http
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Is the app you are refering to the one which is free or $1.99? One is called places around and the other is places around me. On 6/17/14, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when you're walking. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tracie Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think around me does that. I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even search a town in England. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the weather is great this time of year. -Original Message- From: Traci Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone
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I was actually referring to the native maps app. Sorry about the confusion. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 17:42, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com wrote: Is the app you are refering to the one which is free or $1.99? One is called places around and the other is places around me. On 6/17/14, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when you're walking. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tracie Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think around me does that. I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even search a town in England. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the weather is great this time of year. -Original Message- From: Traci Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched
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The original app in this thread is Places Around, the $1.99. :) I'll have to check out looking for just business names. That is a bonus. I haven't noticed that with Apple Maps. Sadly, so far, I have an easier time with Google Maps app. Traci On Jun 17, 2014, at 8:15 AM, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: I was actually referring to the native maps app. Sorry about the confusion. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 17:42, John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com wrote: Is the app you are refering to the one which is free or $1.99? One is called places around and the other is places around me. On 6/17/14, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when you're walking. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tracie Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think around me does that. I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even search a town in England. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the weather is great this time of year. -Original Message- From: Traci Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all
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Yes, this is correct. There are several nice fields one can leave focus on depending on the information one prefers VO to speak automatically. Besides the nearest address, when running a route, one can leave focus on remaining distance to next turn, remaining time to next turn (calculated based on current speed), remaining time for route, estimated completion time, and next turn. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 18 Jun 2014, at 0:15, Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy hayasim...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when you're walking. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: Tracie Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think around me does that. I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even search a town in England. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the weather is great this time of year. -Original Message- From: Traci Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about
Exploring a future destination
Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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The only app I can suggest is blind square. It has a simulation mode that lets you figure out where you are. Jenn TO THE WORLD YOU ARE SOMEONE, BUT TO SOMEONE YOU ARE THE WORLD! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 11:08 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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I would suggest the app places around. I have used this app on many ocassions to find restruants, shopping, parks, museums etc before our vacations. The app is fully accessible and POI's are seperated into categories for ease of searching. Here's the link to Places Around in the app store. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/places-around/id479870823?mt=8 Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 1:07 PM, Traci Duncan our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit
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It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself
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Hi, Can you give the developer of places around? I found two apps, not sure which is the correct one. Thanks, Rob You can leave me a voice mail or fax at 206-426-3505 God is good all the time, All the time God is good On 6/16/2014 6:01 PM, Traci wrote: It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list
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Here ya go with a link for ya... https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/places-around/id479870823?mt=8 Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 7:19 PM, Rob musicmaker...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Can you give the developer of places around? I found two apps, not sure which is the correct one. Thanks, Rob You can leave me a voice mail or fax at 206-426-3505 God is good all the time, All the time God is good On 6/16/2014 6:01 PM, Traci wrote: It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com
RE: Exploring a future destination
I use Around Me all the time. It’s Voiceover accessible. From the description, it looks like both apps do more or less the same thing. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Donna Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination Here ya go with a link for ya... https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/places-around/id479870823?mt=8 Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 7:19 PM, Rob musicmaker...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Can you give the developer of places around? I found two apps, not sure which is the correct one. Thanks, Rob You can leave me a voice mail or fax at 206-426-3505 God is good all the time, All the time God is good On 6/16/2014 6:01 PM, Traci wrote: It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You
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oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the weather is great this time of year. -Original Message- From: Traci Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members
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We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. :) I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think around me does that. I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even search a town in England. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel dbmitc...@comcast.net wrote: oh there are tons of places around that area! what mode of transportation are you taking? Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the weather is great this time of year. -Original Message- From: Traci Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that correctly. There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna merma...@bellsouth.net wrote: May I ask where you are going for your getaway? We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. Donna On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot and fun outdoor cafés. Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) Traci On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com wrote: Hi Traci, It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone from that city/town could tell you if it exists. For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding out about your destination. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: victor.gouv...@rogers.com Work: viptrain...@rogers.com Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -Original Message- From: Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Exploring a future destination Hi all, We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel plan some future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these apps will do what I want. I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the town. If you know what I mean. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com
