I would say that both are true. I do walk more than those with drivers licenses, and I rely on GPS to guide me where sighted people would not need it. Chuck
On Dec 14, 6:30 pm, Christopher Chaltain <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm not disputing your statement, but I'm curious what you meant by > > > 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.. > > Are you saying that blind people walk more than sighted people because > we can't drive or that blind people use GPS and turn by turn navigation > more than sighted people when they walk somewhere? I'm just curious. > > On 14/12/12 16:30, Chuck Dean wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > 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 > > -- > Christopher (CJ) > chaltain at Gmail -- 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.
