Chuck, I'm so glad you sent this. I would only want to download and use this, if it would be good for walking. When I'm in a car, I usually am not in a situation where I need to do any navigating. It's nice to be able to do so, but walking would be the thing I would want.
Kristeen On Dec 14, 2012, at 5:30 PM, Chuck Dean <[email protected]> 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 > > -- > 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. > > -- 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.
