Hi Krister, I guess we all struggle to varying degrees with some things. I find Google Maps very simple to use while others can't seem to figure it out enough to successfully use it. Perhaps if there are some specific areas where you need clarification some of us can help you get more out of it. I know you said that it hasn't given you enough information while you were out, but if you could narrow it down a bit we might be able to help.
DJ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Krister Ekstrom Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2014 5:41 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination Hi there, I never got my head around Google Maps. It's probably not the fault of the app, but i never get the turn-by-turn instructions to be verbose enough even if i click on "pedestrian route" all i get is along the lines of "drive west" or "Drive north" and "you have reached your destination" and on which side it is. I must be doing something wrong only i can for the life of me not figure out what. /Krister 22 jun 2014 kl. 01:46 skrev DJ <[email protected]>: > Traci, > > I use Google Maps all of the time on both short and long trips with > great success. What do you like best about Google Maps? I like that > all of the information I want is so readily available on one screen > and all I need to do is touch where it is. > > DJ > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Traci Duncan > Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:40 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Exploring a future destination > > 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 > <[email protected]> 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 <[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. 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