I'll respond to one of your questions:
Yes, Loadstone does keep running if the phone is locked/sleeping. In this
state you still get notifications and announcements. You can also control
Loadstone via external multi media controls (such as those available on a
headset or external controller) if you have those set up.
On Fri, 31 Aug 2018, Richard Turner wrote:
Shawn,
I'm waiting for turn-by-turn directions and then will buy Loadstone, but I'm
going to comment after those items on your list I'm interested in:
* Maybe make it possible to move options around on the navigation screen.
I like this idea.
RT: I think this could be very helpful as not everyone uses the same options
all the time.
* Maybe have background announcements go to the notification center.
Would this be of any help?
RT: Question: can you lock the device while using and have Loadstone stil
announce where you are or the next turn? Locking the phone certainly saves on
battery usage.
* See about some kind of repeat function for various commands.
This may be useful in some cases.
RT: Yes, repeat last step would be very helpful.
* See about opening maps with a given point.
Would this be useful?
RT: Yes, if someone wanted to get an idea of a route starting from somewhere
other than where they are, is that what you mean?
* Make it possible to export personal points only.
This may be useful.
RT: yes, for back up.
* Maybe put in heading calibration (heading accuracy) monitor.
I'm not sure if this is needed but may be nice to know.
RT: Probably useful.
* Look in to automatic point announcement.
This is another feature that should probably be moved up the list.
RT: Only if it can be a toggle on or off.
* Look at possible eta announcement for points.
I'm not sure if this would be useful or accurate.
RT: Google does this and is pretty darn accurate, but they have a huge team and
resources.
* Maybe make it possible to play wav files.
Would this ever be needed?
RT: I do not believe iPhones support wave files. MP3 or M4A would be fine and
it is a huge space saver. I wouldn't waste time or space on wave files.
* Add screen keep awake feature.
The importer and exporter already do this, is it needed for the rest of the
program?
RT: I doubt it; so long as the app can function while locked/sleeping.
Thanks, I am looking forward to giving it a whirl.
Richard
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