Hi Ian, First, in my opinion, there is no definitive answer. Everyone has a slightly different take on the best combination.
Personally, I would choose Google Maps and Blind Square. Or, if you want an app that combines the best of both into one app, Nearby Explorer. Personally, I find Google Maps and BlindSquare a little easier to set up and use. I search for a destination in BlindSquare whether it is a business name or a street address, then select plan a route from the options that come up. I then choose Google Maps as my turn-by-turn application. You wait a few seconds while Google Maps launches. Then, you will have Google maps voice telling you when to turn and BlindSquare telling you what streets you are coming to. Personally, I want as little chatter as I can get, so I have BlindSquare set to streets only. Some people want to hear whatever points of interest it happens to announce as well, but I find that pretty useless since it is never an exhaustive list of the businesses I am passing. Google Maps of course is free, and BlindSquare is $39.99. Nearby Explorer combines all that into one app, which is $79.99 but it also then has a lot more settings to sort out, which is great, but it is more complicated because it is a bit more powerful. I believe there are podcasts on Nearby Explorer and BlindSquare on Applevis.com as well as other places. If you don't mind spending a lot of money, Seeing Eye GPS is also a great app that combines all that, but is significantly more expensive, though you can do a month trial I think for around $10. HTH, Richard “The secret is not to make your music louder, but to make the world quieter.” - Mitch Albom from The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, page 1 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Ian Harrison Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 3:02 AM To: 'RobH. ' via VIPhone <[email protected]>; [email protected] Subject: Maps usage guidance Dear listers, I have decided to become a bit more independent in walking around. I am a pretty experienced voice over user but struggle to set up journeys for turn by turn guidance in both Apple maps and Google.. I have listened to many in depth podcasts but cannot seem to find one or two that cover the skills needed to accomplish a good experience with these apps. Can anyone point me to a masterclass? On a connected note, I have read all the recent discussions on various support apps such as nearby explorer, blind square, soundscape. Is there a definitive answer to the best combination of turn by turn walking and public transport with spacial awareness as you go along? Again a complex series of podcasts on this would be a major achievement. I am too inexperienced and nervous to try and do a podcast experiment myself. Thanks for your thoughts. Ian -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. 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