Is there a way to preferentially get BlindSquare to open Google Maps instead of Apple Maps? Thanks, Keith
-----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Feliciano Godoy Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 9:56 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Google Maps+Blindsquare or Seeing Eye GPS? In my opinion, blindsquare is much superior for look around features when comparing to seeing eye GPS. Google maps plus blindsquare simultaneously is a great combo. Regards, Feliciano For tech tips and updates, LIKE wwww..facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v > On Feb 12, 2016, at 6:25 AM, Wayne Merritt <wcmerr...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have no problems in using BlindSquare with Google Maps, though > dealing with two different voices giving you information is > interesting at times. I prefer Google Maps over other map apps. > BlindSquare is a lot cheaper than Seeing Eye and according to a > coworker who also has it, BlindSquare puts out updates more frequently > than the other as well. I can't vouch for this since I only have used > BlindSquare. > > Good luck, > Wayne > >> On 2/12/16, 'Sandratomkins' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> While we are speaking of blind Square, does anyone know what is happening >> with bBluetooth beacons and this app? >> >> thanks, Sandy >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On 11 Feb 2016, at 19:04, Brice Smith <brsmith2...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> The Seeing Eye app gives detailed information about intersections, >>> includes turn-by-turn directions and can also optionally pull POIs >>> from Google Places instead of just four Square. Otherwise, Google (or >>> Apple) maps plus BlindSquare is a fantastic combination. >>> >>> You won’t get detailed intersection information with BlindSquare. But >>> you get an arguably smoother UI; the ability to plan a route with the >>> navigation application of your choice (and thus live traffic >>> rerouting, which Seeing Eye's turn-by-turn navigation does not >>> support), less battery drain than the Seeing Eye App, the ability to >>> simulate your destination and explore the new area, plus plenty of >>> other features. >>> >>> >>>> On 2/11/16, englishride...@gmail.com <englishride...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Sendero Lookaround GPS hasn't been working for me lately, and I've heard >>>> good things about Blindsquare. I use Google Maps, but sometimes find it >>>> difficult to follow its walking directions. Knowing when I've gotten to >>>> a >>>> specific cross street is kind of important, and since Sendero Lookaround >>>> isn't cutting it anymore, I need something that'll do the job. I'm just >>>> not >>>> sure which solution to go with here. I've tried SE GPS, and liked it, >>>> but >>>> maybe GM+BS would suit me better. 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