Perhaps it is fixed in iOS 6? I don't really know.
Richard -----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 6:21 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: MapQuest question. I got the latest MapQuest update, and I too tried a few different destinations, but I still only ever got 10.9 miles and 13 minutes away. This is an iPhone 4S running IOS 5.1.1. I wonder what the difference could be. On 25/09/12 12:22, Richard Turner wrote: > Well, I set a route to my office. It shows 3.6 miles and the time as > 9 minutes, which is correct. > > I then set a route to my favorite Teahouse in Canada, Murchie's at > 41st and Cambie, Vancouver BC, it shows 318.4 miles and a time of 5 hours 49 minutes. > Actually, my favorite location is in Victoria, but I decided not to > swim, grin. > > So, I think that little issue has been cleared up. > > All GPS maps have addresses that have changed before their data is > updated, paid or free. > > Enjoy, > Richard > > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On > Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 10:10 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: MapQuest question. > > My only complaints with MapQuest are: > * The distance always says 10.9 miles. > * The time it'll take is always set to 13 minutes. > * Occasionally, the map will be a bit dated and give me directions to > a place that has since moved. I'm not sure about the paid apps, but > I've seen this with other free apps as well. > > I find the first two points to be just a nuisance. I'm also pulling > those from memory. > > On 25/09/12 11:58, Richard Turner wrote: >> Yes, that is one of the coolest side benefits with MapQuest. >> Now, if you have it set to a Walking route and put in a destination >> that is a long way off, it will ask you if you want driving directions. > Very smart. >> >> Richard >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >> Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain >> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 9:56 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: MapQuest question. >> >> I've also just had MapQuest ask me if I wanted walking directions >> instead of driving directions when it noticed how close my >> destination > was. >> >> On 25/09/12 10:55, Richard Turner wrote: >>> When you have set a destination, double tap on the menu button, >>> double tap on directions, then double tap on Walking and finally, >>> double tap on get directions and you will be in a place where you >>> can double tap on Start Navigation. >>> there will also be a list button to show the directions in a list so >>> you can review them with VoiceOver. >>> >>> I now mostly recommend Mapquest for my clients. >>> >>> especially since where I live, Navigon is very confused. >>> >>> HTH, >>> Richard >>> >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> - >>> - >>> -- >>> *From:* viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] >>> *On Behalf Of *Jim Noseworthy >>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 25, 2012 8:32 AM >>> *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com >>> *Subject:* RE: MapQuest question. >>> >>> Richard: >>> >>> >>> >>> I managed to snag the app from the US app store. My interest in the >>> app is to see how it stacks against the various payed apps out there >>> of which I have most of them. I do this in the interest of my clients. >>> >>> >>> >>> So my question is, what steps are involved in obtaining a walking >>> rout with turn-by-turn announcements? >>> >>> >>> >>> Cheers. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:*viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] >>> *On Behalf Of *Richard Turner >>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:32 AM >>> *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com >>> *Subject:* RE: MapQuest question. >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi Jim, >>> >>> >>> >>> So, did you find Mapquest for Canada yet? I just did a Google >>> search and the results I got seem to indicate it working in Canada. >>> >>> I have not done a podcast, but if you have specific questions, I'd >>> be glad to help. >>> >>> You can write me directly at: >>> >>> richard.turne...@gmail.com <mailto:richard.turne...@gmail.com> >>> >>> >>> >>> With the update yesterday, you can now save favorites, do multiple >>> stops in one route and it can find people in your contacts... >>> >>> >>> >>> Later, >>> >>> Richard >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> - >>> - >>> -- >>> >>> *From:*viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] >>> <mailto:[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com]> *On Behalf Of *Jim >>> Noseworthy >>> *Sent:* Monday, September 24, 2012 7:26 AM >>> *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>> *Subject:* RE: MapQuest question. >>> >>> Richard: >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks much. I guess it's not available in the canadian app store. >>> >>> >>> >>> Does anyone know whether or not MapQuest will work in Canada if I >>> could download the app? >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks all over the place gang. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:*viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] >>> <mailto:[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com]> *On Behalf Of *Richard >>> Turner >>> *Sent:* Monday, September 24, 2012 10:45 AM >>> *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>> *Subject:* RE: MapQuest question. >>> >>> >>> >>> I just searched for it on my computer in iTunes and found this: >>> >>> MapQuest >>> Updated Jul 30, 2012 >>> FREE >>> >>> >>> >>> So, I don't think they have removed it. >>> >>> >>> >>> Richard >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> - >>> - >>> -- >>> >>> *From:*viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] >>> <mailto:[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com]> *On Behalf Of *Jim >>> Noseworthy >>> *Sent:* Monday, September 24, 2012 6:29 AM >>> *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>> *Subject:* MapQuest question. >>> >>> Hi Folks: >>> >>> >>> >>> Have they taken MapQuest out of the Apple app store? 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