Re: How do Nearby Explorer and Sendaro Seeing GPS compare?

2017-02-28 Thread Mike Arrigo
No contest here, nearby explorer is better, hands down. When you change direction with nearby explorer, the new direction is automatically spoken, and the upcoming street is announced as soon as it can be determined. With the Sendero app, it doesn't speak the approaching street until you

Re: How do Nearby Explorer and Sendaro Seeing GPS compare?

2017-02-27 Thread Richard Turner
Thanks, I forgot to mention the fact that Nearby Explorer downloads the maps onto your phone. That is a huge difference that I completely spaced. That is a good advantage in case you travel through an area that doesn't have decent cell coverage. You just need to be able to use a few satellites

Re: How do Nearby Explorer and Sendaro Seeing GPS compare?

2017-02-27 Thread Kelly Pierce
of the most densely populated neighborhoods in America. Multi-story buildings are right up against the sidewalk. GPS aps that require a continual data connection do not seem as accurate in this environment as Nearby Explorer that does not use a data connection for maps. Kelly On 2/27/17, Kevin Minor <km

RE: How do Nearby Explorer and Sendaro Seeing GPS compare?

2017-02-27 Thread Kevin Minor
Hi. Another difference between Seeing Eye and Nearby Explorer is that you need a data connection for Seeing Eye because it downloads the maps you’re using. Nearby Explorer stores all the maps on the iPhone, and this takes up 4 gigs of storage. Hope this is helpful. Have a blessed day

Re: How do Nearby Explorer and Sendaro Seeing GPS compare?

2017-02-27 Thread Richard Turner
either Google or Apple. Both Nearby Explorer and Seeing Eye GPS announce streets you are approaching, granted they use a slightly different method for that, so you could replace the use of Blind Square with one of those which also then gives you turn-by-turn directions. Frankly, I have not done

How do Nearby Explorer and Sendaro Seeing GPS compare?

2017-02-27 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
Hi, I'm looking to supplement my Blindsquare with either Nearby Explorer or Sendaro Seeing Eye. Is there one of these that clearly stands out? Thanks in advance, Keith -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Re: nearby explorer

2017-02-23 Thread Paul Richard McGann
thank you, and is it more accessible for brailel display this time as if it is upgraded? please let me know. thank you! From: Kristeen Hughes Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:16 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: nearby explorer I have used several GPS apps and I absolutely

Re: nearby explorer

2017-02-23 Thread 'RobH.' via VIPhone
abe.midco.net> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 5:09 PM Subject: RE: nearby explorer Does this app tell you what streets are coming up when you are walking? From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Donald Moore Sent: Thursday

RE: nearby explorer

2017-02-23 Thread Larry Lumpkin
It does but it didn’t analyze the intersection very well the last time I used it. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr. Ed Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 11:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: nearby explorer Does this app

RE: nearby explorer

2017-02-23 Thread Mr. Ed
Does this app tell you what streets are coming up when you are walking? From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Donald Moore Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:25 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: nearby explorer It’s buying it outright

RE: nearby explorer

2017-02-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
You can also buy the Seeing Eye GPS app outright (or you can use it via subscription), but it’s quite a bit more expensive than Nearby Explorer. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Donald Moore Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 8:25 AM To: viphone

RE: nearby explorer

2017-02-23 Thread Donald Moore
It’s buying it outright. That’s one reason why it’s a good deal. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Fazil M. Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 11:23 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: nearby explorer I don't think it's a one-time charge

RE: nearby explorer

2017-02-23 Thread Fazil M.
I don't think it's a one-time charge. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Kriegler Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 8:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: nearby explorer It's a one time charge. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 23

Re: nearby explorer

2017-02-23 Thread Les Kriegler
> Anthony Vece > Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:34 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: nearby explorer > > I believe it's $79.95. > > > Sent from my Verizon iPhone 7!!! > > On Feb 23, 2017, at 10:24 AM, Tom Rash <dadnthed...@gmail.com>

RE: nearby explorer

2017-02-23 Thread Mike Ulrich
Is that a yearly subscription, or is that buying it outright? From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Vece Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 10:34 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: nearby explorer I believe it's $79.95. Sent

Re: nearby explorer

2017-02-23 Thread Anthony Vece
glegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Kristeen Hughes > Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 7:16 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: nearby explorer > > I have used several GPS apps and I absolutely love Nearby Explorer. It’s > worth every penny I spent! It’s invalu

RE: nearby explorer

2017-02-23 Thread Tom Rash
How much is it? Is there a monthly subscription fee or a one time fee? From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kristeen Hughes Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 7:16 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: nearby explorer I have used several

Re: nearby explorer

2017-02-23 Thread Kristeen Hughes
I have used several GPS apps and I absolutely love Nearby Explorer. It’s worth every penny I spent! It’s invaluable to me when I walk and am riding a bus. It is quite responsive and I don’t want to leave home without it. In my opinion, GPS is one area where designing for blindness is a big

Re: nearby explorer

2017-02-20 Thread Becky Hesselmeyer
y when downloading the maps and the like. > Hope this helps >> On Feb 17, 2017, at 1:31 PM, Paul Richard McGann <rkmcg...@comcast.net> >> wrote: >> >> to all, >> >> anyone, have you tried app clled nearby explorer designed by american >> pr

Re: nearby explorer

2017-02-19 Thread Denise Barajas
of your device space to work properly when downloading the maps and the like. Hope this helps > On Feb 17, 2017, at 1:31 PM, Paul Richard McGann <rkmcg...@comcast.net> wrote: > > to all, > > anyone, have you tried app clled nearby explorer designed by american > printin

Re: nearby explorer

2017-02-17 Thread Richard Turner
lf Of Paul Richard McGann Sent: Friday, February 17, 2017 4:31 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: nearby explorer to all, anyone, have you tried app clled nearby explorer designed by american printing house for blind at all? if so, what is your though

RE: nearby explorer

2017-02-17 Thread Donald Moore
Of Paul Richard McGann Sent: Friday, February 17, 2017 4:31 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: nearby explorer to all, anyone, have you tried app clled nearby explorer designed by american printing house for blind at all? if so, what is your thought of this app? thank you

nearby explorer

2017-02-17 Thread Paul Richard McGann
to all, anyone, have you tried app clled nearby explorer designed by american printing house for blind at all? if so, what is your thought of this app? thank you! sincerely, rich -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions

Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2017-01-02 Thread Andrew J. LaPointe
Message- From: Mike Arrigo Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 11:22 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why? First, let me say that both applications are very good, but if I could only have one, it would be nearby explorer

RE: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2017-01-02 Thread Cris Ali
, Blind square or nearby explorer and why? First, let me say that both applications are very good, but if I could only have one, it would be nearby explorer, no question. There are a few reasons, first, it offers turn by turn guidance, second, it's much more responsive in speaking updates

Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2017-01-02 Thread Mike Arrigo
First, let me say that both applications are very good, but if I could only have one, it would be nearby explorer, no question. There are a few reasons, first, it offers turn by turn guidance, second, it's much more responsive in speaking updates, for example, when you change direction, unless

RE: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2017-01-01 Thread Chip Orange
] On Behalf Of Cris Ali Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 11:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why? Hi folks, I have quite few GPS apps on my iPhone. But none of them is specifically designed with the blind users in mind

Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2016-12-31 Thread Feliciano Godoy
om<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why? They're not the same. If you want an all in one app for the blind, go with Nearby Explorer. Blind Square does not do turn by turn though arguably its point of interest da

Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2016-12-31 Thread Richard Turner
That is almost correct. Nearby Explorer only has maps for the United States and Canada. Richard A guy walks into a bar. He says, "Ouch On Dec 31, 2016, at 1:14 PM, Gerardo Corripio <gera1...@gmail.com<mailto:gera1...@gmail.com>> wrote: Buying credit is only required for Bl

Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2016-12-31 Thread Gerardo Corripio
com > Subject: Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and > why? > > They're not the same. If you want an all in one app for the blind, go with > Nearby Explorer. Blind Square does not do turn by turn though arguably its > point of interest database is

Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2016-12-31 Thread Gerardo Corripio
Blindsquare sqce it provides data independently of where in the world you're located; I heard that Nearby Explorer only works in the US? Gera Enviado desde mi iPhone 5S > El 31/12/2016, a las 10:37 a.m., Cris Ali <filasti...@hotmail.com> escribió: > > Hi folks, > I have

Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2016-12-31 Thread Richard Turner
walks into a bar. He says, "Ouch On Dec 31, 2016, at 12:32 PM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com<mailto:richardturne...@outlook.com>> wrote: Chris, If you have Navigon, you also are using maps on your phone, not in the cloud. Nearby Explorer needs over 4 GB of

Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2016-12-31 Thread Richard Turner
Chris, If you have Navigon, you also are using maps on your phone, not in the cloud. Nearby Explorer needs over 4 GB of space as you have to download the entire map system, you can't just download what you need. But Blind Square does use a little data and you have to have data coverage

Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2016-12-31 Thread Mary Otten
commands, or even dictation for that matter. > I was just looking at the description of nearby explorer, and found the fact > that one can actually download the maps to the phone and avoid using data > while navigating very attractive. It is a hard choice to make. > > Regar

RE: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2016-12-31 Thread Cris Ali
Thanks for clarifying this Richard. That makes Blind Square more attractive. I do not care about voice commands, or even dictation for that matter. I was just looking at the description of nearby explorer, and found the fact that one can actually download the maps to the phone and avoid using

Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2016-12-31 Thread Richard Turner
om> Subject: Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why? They're not the same. If you want an all in one app for the blind, go with Nearby Explorer. Blind Square does not do turn by turn though arguably its point of interest database is larger. It might make mor

RE: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2016-12-31 Thread Cris Ali
one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why? They're not the same. If you want an all in one app for the blind, go with Nearby Explorer. Blind Square does not do turn by turn though arguably its point of interest database is larger. It might make more sense to compare

Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2016-12-31 Thread David Tseng
They're not the same. If you want an all in one app for the blind, go with Nearby Explorer. Blind Square does not do turn by turn though arguably its point of interest database is larger. It might make more sense to compare with something like Seeing Eye. On Sat, Dec 31, 2016 at 8:53 AM Richard

Re: which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2016-12-31 Thread Richard Turner
Navigon, Apple maps, and now Seeing Eye GPS. Nearby explorer is a turn-by-turn app that also speaks the cross streets and gives a lot more information that can be customized. I believe its default settings are way too talkative and distracting. Someone else may give a very different answer, but I

which one would you choose, Blind square or nearby explorer and why?

2016-12-31 Thread Cris Ali
choose? If you have to choose between blind square and nearby explorer, for example, which of the two would you choose and why? Cheers, Cris -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list

Re: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-09-03 Thread Tom's Gmail
iphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chip Orange Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 12:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS Hi Sieghard, I don’t know if it does or does not do this, but I think that particular type of feature isn’

Re: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-25 Thread Cathy Inglis
ferent podcast aggregators >> must receive their updates at different times. >> >> Rob >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of Chip Orange >> Sent: Thursday, August 25,

Re: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-25 Thread Les Kriegler
day, August 25, 2016 1:31 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast > > Yes, but when I searched for blindgeekzone or blind-geek-zone or blind geek > zone, it could not find it in any of these forms. I'm asking if it's there

Re: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-25 Thread Joseph Hudson
> > Chip > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Russ Kiehne > Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 9:34 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast &

RE: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-25 Thread Rob
] On Behalf Of Chip Orange Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 1:31 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast Yes, but when I searched for blindgeekzone or blind-geek-zone or blind geek zone, it could not find it in any of these forms. I'm asking if it's

RE: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-25 Thread Chip Orange
] On Behalf Of Russ Kiehne Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 9:34 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast He needs to find The Blind Geek Zone under podcasts on his stream. -Original Message- From: Mike Arrigo Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:33 PM

RE: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-25 Thread Richard Turner
The demo is on: http://www.blind-geek-zone.n et/demonstration-of-the-nearby-explorer-gps-app-just-released-for-ios/ The link to playing the file is: http://media.blubrry.com/blindgeekzone/p/www.blind-geek-zone.net/wp-content/uploads/gravity_forms/3-98839556b66feeea5fbbaaad6c392a4c/2016/08

Re: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-25 Thread Russ Kiehne
He needs to find The Blind Geek Zone under podcasts on his stream. -Original Message- From: Mike Arrigo Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:33 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast Not sure since I don't have the new victor stream, I woould

RE: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS

2016-08-24 Thread M. Taylor
Thanks for letting us know, Ed. I have forwarded your comments to the Nearby Explorer Beta email list. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ed Worrell Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:44 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS

2016-08-24 Thread Andy Baracco
, are the POIs. Andy -Original Message- From: Chip Orange Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 1:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS Hi Keith, I believe it actually makes very little difference. Either

Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

2016-08-24 Thread Mary Otten
t; From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Mohib Anwar Rafay > Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 1:02 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store > > 79$! Its free in android! Who

Re: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-24 Thread Mike Arrigo
for? Thanks. Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 12:53 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast Hey everyone, ok, here is my pod cast about

RE: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 2:05 PM To: 'viphone@googlegroups.com' Subject: RE: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS Hi Chip, Given the drag on battery when using GPS, how much do you think

RE: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
Google Maps also gives you? Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Mitchel Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 11:07 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store 'm not sure

RE: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
Hi Joe, It does not use Open Street, it uses NavTech. Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 9:27 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App

RE: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
Why do you think it's free in Android? Chip -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mohib Anwar Rafay Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 1:02 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App

RE: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
--Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Oriol Gómez Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 1:53 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Nearby Explorer for IOS is now in the US App Store blidnsquare is better and works worldwide. 479... wow

Re: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS

2016-08-24 Thread Ed Worrell
: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Chip Orange > Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 12:56 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to > Seeing Eye GPS > > Thank you Mark for your anal

RE: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS

2016-08-24 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 12:56 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS Thank you Mark for your analysis and testing results. I wanted to offer one correction however: GPS apps in no way have to take

RE: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
Arrigo Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 12:53 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast Hey everyone, ok, here is my pod cast about the new nearby explorer app. I need to make a correction, in the pod cast, the program does not announce what side the destination

RE: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS

2016-08-24 Thread Chip Orange
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 7:21 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS Hello All, I sent the following to A.P.H. in response to a test request: Mark Post: Hello Rob, et al, Okay

RE: Some Reactions From Using Nearby Explorer

2016-08-24 Thread Rose Combs
Reactions From Using Nearby Explorer Hi Rose, In Nearby Explorer, stand near your house and make sure accuracy is good. Touch any item on the screen and flick down to Show Menu. Focus will go immediately to Save Location as Favorite. Double-tap, and it's saved. You can rename favorites, so call

RE: Some Reactions From Using Nearby Explorer

2016-08-24 Thread Larry Lumpkin
Subject: Re: Some Reactions From Using Nearby Explorer Hi Rose, In Nearby Explorer, stand near your house and make sure accuracy is good. Touch any item on the screen and flick down to Show Menu. Focus will go immediately to Save Location as Favorite. Double-tap, and it's saved. You can rename

Re: Some Reactions From Using Nearby Explorer

2016-08-24 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi Rose, In Nearby Explorer, stand near your house and make sure accuracy is good. Touch any item on the screen and flick down to Show Menu. Focus will go immediately to Save Location as Favorite. Double-tap, and it's saved. You can rename favorites, so call it Home. You can do the same

Re: nearby explorer podcast and list of apps with how large in settings

2016-08-24 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
are currently not using and redownload them any time you >> want, once purchased they are associated with your Apple Id and available to >> you unless of course a developer takes an app off the app store. Nearby >> Explorer itself is not a large app, but maps are kept offline on your phone >&

RE: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS

2016-08-24 Thread Rick Alfaro
To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS Hello All, I sent the following to A.P.H. in response to a test request: Mark Post: Hello Rob, et al, Okay, I ran a couple of tests with Nearby Explorer, in a vehicle: Note 1

RE: Some Reactions From Using Nearby Explorer

2016-08-24 Thread Richard Turner
alert you when you are near your house. I hope that helps. Richard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rose Combs Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 6:17 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Some Reactions From Using Nearb

RE: Some Reactions From Using Nearby Explorer

2016-08-24 Thread Rose Combs
- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Orozco Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:53 AM To: n...@tech.aph.org; viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Some Reactions From Using Nearby Explorer I know many hours go into developing apps. I also know we're only

Re: nearby explorer podcast and list of apps with how large in settings

2016-08-23 Thread Beth G
and available to > you unless of course a developer takes an app off the app store. Nearby > Explorer itself is not a large app, but maps are kept offline on your phone > so they take up a lot of space (I heard 4 Gb). I am not sure if you have to > download all of North America or

Re: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-23 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
er, I cannot describe how to save the podcast > on a Mac. > > Rob > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Mike Arrigo > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 12:53 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject:

RE: nearby explorer for IOS pod cast

2016-08-23 Thread Rob
not have a Mac computer, I cannot describe how to save the podcast on a Mac. Rob -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 12:53 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: nearby explorer for IOS

RE: Question nearby explorer

2016-08-23 Thread Jim Ruby
On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2016 4:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Question nearby explorer It only covers cities? Does that mean it does not have complete US and Canada coverage? If that is the case I am glad I didn’t buy it yet since I live in a small town

Results of Testing Nearby Explorer in a Vehicle, as Compared to Seeing Eye GPS

2016-08-23 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I sent the following to A.P.H. in response to a test request: Mark Post: Hello Rob, et al, Okay, I ran a couple of tests with Nearby Explorer, in a vehicle: Note 1: I have enough vision to be able to see the physical intersections as I approach them, in a vehicle, and as they pass

RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS Hi Sieghard, I don’t know if it does or does not do this, but I think that particular type of feature isn’t very useful for Voice Over users … I believe it’s only usable for those with some vision. What

Response to Regina's Nearby Explorer Questions was RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-23 Thread Alan Lemly
Regina, I can't answer all your questions but will take a stab at the ones I can. Mike Arrigo posted an excellent podcast where he demonstrates the Nearby Explorer app and takes it for a walk in his neighborhood. Here is a Dropbox link to that podcast but be aware that Dropbox links

Re: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-23 Thread Richard Turner
1. http://media.blubrry.com/blindgeekzone/p/www.blind-geek-zone.net/wp-content/uploads/gravity_forms/3-98839556b66feeea5fbbaaad6c392a4c/2016/08/nearby-explorer-IOS.mp3 2. Go to settings, general, storage and iCloud. Double tap on the first manage storage button. 3. After listening

RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-23 Thread Chip Orange
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 10:52 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS I haven’t purchased Nearby Explorer yet, but I am surprised it doesn’t start displaying choices which are narrowed down

RE: Some Reactions From Using Nearby Explorer

2016-08-23 Thread Chip Orange
Nearby Explorer Hello Joe, Thank you for your feedback. I suggest that you post your findings to the Nearby Explorer for iOS Beta email list. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Orozco Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9

RE: Some Reactions From Using Nearby Explorer

2016-08-23 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Joe, Thank you for your feedback. I suggest that you post your findings to the Nearby Explorer for iOS Beta email list. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Orozco Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:53 AM To: n

Some Reactions From Using Nearby Explorer

2016-08-23 Thread Joe Orozco
I know many hours go into developing apps. I also know we're only in the first version on the iOS side of things. Please don't take this feedback as a total slam of Nearby Explorer, and know that some of this could be just personal preference that no one else will take well to. There are toggles

RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-23 Thread Rose Combs
orites in Nearby Explorer for iOS Anna, Thanks for your suggestion but I've been unsuccessful doing that. Have you successfully searched for a distant city from your physical location and gotten it in the results, I just searched for San Francisco California and got no hits. Is there some m

RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-23 Thread Rose Combs
iphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Lemly Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 6:58 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS Keith, You haven't missed the boat at all and your suggestion is right on

RE: Question nearby explorer

2016-08-23 Thread M. Taylor
nearby explorer Will this app describe intersection For example say 4 way intersection like seeing eye Sent from my iPhone On Aug 21, 2016, at 1:44 PM, Jenifer Barr <claudas...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi. How do I know before purchasing this ap if my city's transit system is supported? J

Re: Question nearby explorer

2016-08-23 Thread Becky
Will this app describe intersection For example say 4 way intersection like seeing eye Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 21, 2016, at 1:44 PM, Jenifer Barr wrote: > > Hi. > How do I know before purchasing this ap if my city's transit system is > supported? > > Jenifer

Re: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-23 Thread Regina Alvarado
if it was 95 when I checked I would know to go to my left to get back to 90 degrees. Does anyone think that this is possible with Nearby Explorer? Any help with all this is appreciated. Feel free to write off list if you wish. Thanks. On Aug 22, 2016, at 11:30 PM, Alan Lemly <wale...@gmail.com>

RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
I haven’t purchased Nearby Explorer yet, but I am surprised it doesn’t start displaying choices which are narrowed down as you type more. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Lemly Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 8:30 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: nearby explorer podcast and list of apps with how large in settings

2016-08-23 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
and available to you unless of course a developer takes an app off the app store. Nearby Explorer itself is not a large app, but maps are kept offline on your phone so they take up a lot of space (I heard 4 Gb). I am not sure if you have to download all of North America or if, for example, you can

Re: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-22 Thread Chris Chaffin
ven't missed the boat at all and your suggestion is right on point. > Unfortunately, for the life of me, I can't figure out how to change the state > or the city to what I want so I can find locations and POIs within the 30 > mile limitation. As you cycle among the Nearby Explorer items

Re: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-22 Thread Alan Lemly
t; >>>> On Aug 22, 2016, at 8:57 PM, Alan Lemly <wale...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Keith, >>>> >>>> You haven't missed the boat at all and your suggestion is right on point. >>>> Unfortunately, for the life of me,

Re: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-22 Thread Richard Turner
ail.com>> wrote: Keith, You haven't missed the boat at all and your suggestion is right on point. Unfortunately, for the life of me, I can't figure out how to change the state or the city to what I want so I can find locations and POIs within the 30 mile limitation. As you cycle among th

Re: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-22 Thread Alan Lemly
ote: >> >> Keith, >> >> You haven't missed the boat at all and your suggestion is right on point. >> Unfortunately, for the life of me, I can't figure out how to change the >> state or the city to what I want so I can find locations and POIs within the >>

Re: nearby explorer podcast and list of apps with how large in settings

2016-08-22 Thread Beth G
explorer, but don't have enough space on my phone Thanks, Beth Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2016, at 8:31 PM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> > wrote: > > Nearby Explorer by American Printing House for the Blind (APH) > https://appsto.re/us/bHWtbb.i >

Re: nearby explorer podcast and list of apps with how large in settings

2016-08-22 Thread Richard Turner
Nearby Explorer by American Printing House for the Blind (APH) https://appsto.re/us/bHWtbb.i "Common sense is in spite of, not as the result of education." -Victor Hugo (Sent from my iPod 6) On Aug 22, 2016, at 6:18 PM, Regina Alvarado <reggie.alvar...@gmail.com<mai

Re: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-22 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
find locations and POIs within the 30 > mile limitation. As you cycle among the Nearby Explorer items, you can either > double tap and hold or do a single finger swipe down in order to access the > context menu of each item. The choices available under this context menu for > state a

RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-22 Thread Alan Lemly
Keith, You haven't missed the boat at all and your suggestion is right on point. Unfortunately, for the life of me, I can't figure out how to change the state or the city to what I want so I can find locations and POIs within the 30 mile limitation. As you cycle among the Nearby Explorer

nearby explorer podcast and list of apps with how large in settings

2016-08-22 Thread Regina Alvarado
A couple unrelated questions. Can someone send me the link for Nearby Explorer again? Accidentally deleted. Also, where can I find the list of apps and how much space they are using? reggie & Lex -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you

RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-22 Thread Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.
@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Lemly Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 6:49 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS Thanks Richard. I tried searching for the city as you suggested but no luck. If yiu can't

RE: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-22 Thread Jeremy
Well, as long as NearBy explorer can find Dante's Inferno, then that's all the GPS user needs, right? All joking aside, yes, when I listened to the audio demonstration, I noticed that 30 mile limitation, and I said to myself, "no, that's just an omission on the demonstrator's part, that

Re: Help Needed Adding Favorites in Nearby Explorer for iOS

2016-08-22 Thread Alan Lemly
iPhone > On Aug 22, 2016, at 5:59 PM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> > wrote: > > > Hi Alan, > I have not bought the app yet, but in the manual it says, "Nearby Explorer > can search within approximately a 30-mile radius of your actual or virtua

RE: Question nearby explorer

2016-08-22 Thread M. Taylor
Mary, Mary, Mary, How right you are. I just spent a couple of hours with Nearby Explorer and, in my case at least, it was not nearly as good at announcing cross-streets as accurately as Seeing Eye GPS. Also, like you, I find that the distances that Nearby gives are too far away in order

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