Interesting, I thought if they had coverage for the United States that it would include everything or at least all the major cities.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Ann Byrne Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2024 1:24 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Oko | Navigate and explore places using AI Maps "across the United States" doesn't include chicago! We're still waiting. At 03:13 PM 6/9/2024, you wrote: >Hi, > > > >I don't recall coming across posts about this app. I had signed up for >beta testing it here in Canada back in February. At the time the only >functionality available was the pedesstrian signal information. Of >course this may be less important at intersections which have an >audible signal which many here in Canbada have, but even here the app >can still be interesting especially if it's a big intersection since >the app can help you to go straight. In any case, I tried it only here >in my small town where all lights have audible signals and it certainly >worked well. > >Now the app will be officially launched in Canada on July 1 and will >hopefully soon include maps and turn-by-turn directions which for now >is only available in the United States. > >Unlike with main stream apps like Apple Maps or google Maps, it says >these are instructions specifically for the pedestrian and also include >information about crosswalks and so on. I always liked how in the old >Sendero apps/devices you would get information like whether an >intersection was a 4-way or 3-way intersection and while I didn't >specifically read this, hopefully this app will also include this or it >can be suested as an improvement. Maybe it will give Good Maps Outdoor >a run for it's money although since both apps are free I guess that >isn't quite the right term to use. I am definitely curious about the AI >features other than the pedestrian crossing. 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