Hi all, I have downloaded the new Google Maps app for iphone and have given it a quick test run.
Note: I am not going to give details on how to use this app.... this is best learned by playing with it. Like the Apple maps app spoken directions only work in driving mode. I tried to walk a route in driving mode, but the app took me about a half mile out of the way, opting for more car friendly streets than the most direct route. Many of the buttons are vaguely labeled, but i could figure out what their purpose was. I tried the app while riding in the car. It worked very well, giving options on routes and clear turn by turn directions. The voice in this app is very good. I have sent feedback via the app. Below is what I sent. I downloaded the Google Maps app and I have a few suggestions. I an visually impaired and use the voice over program to navigate the iPhone. The Google maps app does work with the voice over program, and worked well in driving mode. However, the walking mode is basically useless for a visually impaired user, which is ironic, considering that visually impaired users would utilize this feature more than any other demographic.. Giving the walking mode spoken turn by turn directions would be a great help to the visually impaired community. Also, having the buttons more clearly labeled would aid in user friendliness. Another suggestion would be to have the option to have every street spoken as it is walked by. This would give the visually impaired user assurance that they are on track, and also help them "learn" the neighborhood If you are interested in more input from me or other visually impaired iPhone users, do not hesitate to contact me at: [email protected]. Thank you, Chuck Dean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
