I was actually referring to the native maps app. Sorry about the confusion.
Haya Simkin & guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 17 Jun 2014, at 17:42, John Diakogeorgiou <[email protected]> wrote: Is the app you are refering to the one which is free or $1.99? One is called places around and the other is places around me. > On 6/17/14, Haya Simkin & guide dog Pammy <[email protected]> wrote: > Speaking of apps for getting around, has anyone els noticed apple maps > giving the address across the current location? I think this happens when > you're walking. > > Haya Simkin & guide dog Pammy > Sent from my iPhone > > On 17 Jun 2014, at 04:38, Donna <[email protected]> wrote: > > Tracie > > Another pro for Places Around, is that you can also search for a business if > you are unable to find the business listed in its approperate category. > > Donna > >> On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Traci Duncan <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> We are driving there. I haven't been to Grand Cooley since I was a kid. >> :) >> >> I use to use around me, but the difference between the 2 apps seems to be, >> I can search around an area without actually being there. I don't think >> around me does that. >> >> I found it funny and interesting that with places around, I could even >> search a town in England. >> >> Traci >> >>> On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Dave Mitchel <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> oh there are tons of places around that area! >>> what mode of transportation are you taking? >>> Grand Coulee dam is only about an hour and a half from there, and the >>> weather is great this time of year. >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- From: Traci >>> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 4:01 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination >>> >>> It's a small town about two hours east of Seattle. Leavenworth >>> Washington. It has a very Bavarian feel. :-) I hope I spelled that >>> correctly. >>> >>> There was a Groupon in my inbox the other day, with the subject nine >>> destinations with in two hours driving distance from Seattle. :-) >>> >>> I'm finding the app you suggested very easy to use. I like how it >>> integrates with Google maps or Apple maps. >>> >>> Traci >>> >>>> On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Donna <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> May I ask where you are going for your getaway? >>>> >>>> We just returned home from Black Hawk, Colorado. >>>> >>>> Donna >>>> >>>>> On Jun 16, 2014, at 3:27 PM, Traci <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Wow! Thanks for the app suggestion places around. It will meet my needs >>>>> just fine. I'm already having fun looking for the nearest coffee spot >>>>> and fun outdoor cafés. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks again, I wasn't quite ready to spend $30 on blind square. :) >>>>> >>>>> Traci >>>>> >>>>>> On Jun 16, 2014, at 11:04 AM, "Victor Gouveia" >>>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Traci, >>>>>> >>>>>> It would help if you could tell us what city/town you're going to >>>>>> visit, that way if there's a specialty app for that city/town, someone >>>>>> from that city/town could tell you if it exists. >>>>>> >>>>>> For example, if you were coming to Toronto, I would tell you that you >>>>>> could visit the Toronto website, see what's in Toronto that would be >>>>>> worth seeing, and you could take public transit to each location, as >>>>>> all tourist destinations in Toronto are accessible by public transit. >>>>>> >>>>>> In any case, if you're to rely solely on the GPS apps on your iPhone, >>>>>> you'll kill your battery, and not have a way to get back. This way, >>>>>> you'll know your destination, and have a more reliable way of finding >>>>>> out about your destination. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Victor Gouveia >>>>>> Vice-President >>>>>> Training Coordinator >>>>>> VIP Tech >>>>>> Tel: 1-888-640-6661 >>>>>> Fax: 1-888-640-6669 >>>>>> Home: [email protected] >>>>>> Work: [email protected] >>>>>> Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Traci Duncan >>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM >>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>> Subject: Exploring a future destination >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> >>>>>> We are going on vacation next Month to a town that is suppose to be >>>>>> very walkable. I want to enter the address of the hotel & plan some >>>>>> future walks to shops, restaurants, dog friendly area etc. At this >>>>>> point on my iPhone, I have no special GPS apps. I have maps, google >>>>>> maps, map quest, and a handful of public transit apps. It is a small >>>>>> town we are going to, so public transit won't apply. >>>>>> >>>>>> :) What do you suggest? I have of course heard of blind square & >>>>>> Ariadne gps, would you recommend one of those? Something else? >>>>>> >>>>>> I thought I'd look at around me and walk score, but I'm not sure these >>>>>> apps will do what I want. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'd love to use the app and pretend I'm on Front street walking in the >>>>>> town. If you know what I mean. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> Traci >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the viphone >>>>>> list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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