I had a very discouraging experience with the map app.
Voiceover would not speak the intersection as I approached it.
I can't figure out why not, as I selected walking instructions.
Any help would be appreciated.

On Sep 20, 2012, at 7:52 AM, "M. Taylor" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hello Rex,
> 
> As I stated previously, turn-by-turn only works with iPhone 4 S and 5.
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> OK, assuming that you have one of these models, you may do the following in
> order to get directions to a location.  
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> Please keep in mind that this is the method I use, so far; there may be a
> more efficient way.
> 
> 1.
> Launch the Maps App.
> 
> 2.
> Near the top of the screen, there is a search field.  Enter an address.  For
> example, 4141 Ball Road Cypress, California.  It does not appear necessary
> to enter delimiters such as commas. Also, although I have not yet done so,
> you may be able to use the dictation feature to enter the address or even
> get Siri to do the entire thing for you.
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> Once the address is located, you will have several options on the screen
> including the option to bookmark the address you just entered.
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> 4.
> Above the search field, which is now populated with the address you just
> entered, you will discover a Directions button.  Double-Tap, the Directions
> Button.  A Route Dialog Box opens.  
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> At the top of this Dialog Box are several options including the ability to
> create either a driving or walking route.  Make your selection.  
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> Located below these options in the same Dialog Box you will discover both
> the From and To fields by which you may set the beginning and end point of
> your route.  After confirming this information, you will be returned to the
> map view but with several different options.
> 
> 7.
> Assuming that you like the current route being shown simply Double-Tap the
> Start button located near the top of the screen.
> 
> Mark
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
> Of rex wisdom
> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 7:44 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: Delightful Results with iOS 6 Map Navigation, So Far
> 
> I have just upgraded to 6.  I went to settings and maps to operate turn by
> turn directions but could not get it to work.  Would you please tell me how
> you got turn by turn to work?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
> Of M. Taylor
> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 9:22 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Delightful Results with iOS 6 Map Navigation, So Far
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> It has been a long day.  I have installed iOS 6 on 8 devices and each has
> been extremely painful.  
> 
> Be that as it may, I just returned from testing the new Maps App with voice
> guided navigation.  
> 
> I only went a couple of blocks, walking, but it worked like a charm.  
> 
> One feature that I truly love is the ability to show a route in list mode.  
> 
> A T & T Navigator offers a similar list but it is not VoiceOver accessible.
> 
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> I have not yet tested the Maps in a car yet but will do so tomorrow.  
> 
> Now I'm not saying that I would choose this app over my Humanware Trekker
> solution, but I may, if my current results hold, decide to unsubscribe from
> A T & T Navigator, a service costing $9.95 a month.  
> 
> One thing that Navigator does offer, however, is an amazing points of
> interest list that I doubt the Maps app can offer.
> 
> The great thing about iOS is that there is something for everyone.  
> 
> So, at your earliest convenience, jump in and give the new turn-by-turn
> directions a spin.  
> 
> Oh, keep in mind that this feature is for iPHone 4 S and iPhone 5, only.
> 
> Mark
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