The original app in this thread is Places Around, the $1.99. :) I'll have to check out looking for just business names. That is a bonus.
I haven't noticed that with Apple Maps. Sadly, so far, I have an easier time with Google Maps app. Traci On Jun 17, 2014, at 8:15 AM, Haya Simkin & guide dog Pammy <hayasim...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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 <jdiakoge2...@gmail.com> 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 <hayasim...@gmail.com> 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 <merma...@bellsouth.net> 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 <our4p...@gmail.com> 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 <dbmitc...@comcast.net> 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: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> 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 <merma...@bellsouth.net> 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 <our4p...@gmail.com> 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" >>>>>>> <victor.gouv...@rogers.com> 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: victor.gouv...@rogers.com >>>>>>> Work: viptrain...@rogers.com >>>>>>> Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Traci Duncan >>>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:07 PM >>>>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>>>>> 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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