Hi Eric, Blind Square Events is something they did for events like the NFB/ACB conventions, amongst others so that event goers could access the bluetooth beacons etc. Otherwise it is a demo app if not at an event. So, through November, they have basically made 9 countries event spaces so anyone can use it for free, and yes, it is the same as Blind Square for all intents and purposes. So anyone with a paid version of Blind Square doesn't need to download it. NaviLens is still a separate app, but I think they just decided to make a joint announcement, but someone from Blind Square would need to comment on that if that isn't accurate. But, I'm amazed by NaviLens. I had not heard of it before.
Richard Linus to Charlie Brown: "Worrying won't stop the bad stuff from happening, it just stops you from enjoying the good." Sent with the iPhone SE 2020 www.turner42.com On May 13, 2020, at 8:19 PM, Eric Caron <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Richard, Is Blind Squaire Event basically the same app as Blind Square just free until November? A trial for those that don’t have the app? I was wondering if it was different as I have not mastered using it for following routes for exploration or for hiking purposes. Also wondering if it is integrating Navilens or they are still separate apps. 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BlindSquare is the world’s most widely used accessible GPS iOS app developed for persons who are blind, deafblind or partially sighted. With the help of third-party navigation apps, BlindSquare’s self-voicing app delivers detailed points of interest and intersections for safe, reliable travel. Paired with NaviLens, the app that scans proprietary codes to deliver situational information instantly, this duo offers an unmatched experience for users to navigate independently and more importantly in today’s environment, safely. While our products have been helpful for our current users, we pondered, why it can’t be great for all during this stress-filled time? We looked for a way to solve this, without cost. BlindSquare’s reputation, across its 8 years of service, is replete with personal success stories such as those that extoll the value of travel information for making informed choices and the ability to “simulate” future destinations for adventure. 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