RE: Maps in iOS Weather App

2022-12-13 Thread Richard Turner
rch for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site: <https://www.turner42.com> https://www.turner42.com From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 7:11 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Maps in iOS Weather App Вт, 13 дек.

Re: Maps in iOS Weather App

2022-12-13 Thread Алик Куст
Вт, 13 дек. 2022 г. в 13:04, Kelly Ford : > Hi, > > Has anyone found a way to get meaningful info from the maps in the weather > app? You can turn on an overlay with different info such as temp, > precipitation and more. > > It would be great if you could drag your finger around and hear

RE: Maps in iOS Weather App

2022-12-13 Thread Richard Turner
Perhaps that is a good suggestion to submit to www.apple.com/feedback and accessibil...@apple.com Richard, USA. “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.” -- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe My web site:

RE: Maps.

2022-06-12 Thread Carolyn
Thank you; it is updated. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Woody Anna Dresner Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2022 5:17 PM To: VIPhone Mailing List Subject: Re: Maps. Hi, I just asked for directions a couple of days ago

RE: Maps.

2022-06-12 Thread Carolyn
I asked for driving directions; I can try walking directions. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2022 3:27 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Maps. You might try specifying

Re: Maps.

2022-06-11 Thread Christopher Chaltain
of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2022 2:16:57 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Maps. Personally, I would install Google Maps, then ask Siri to get directions from x to z using Google Maps. I have a great dislike for Apple Maps. Richard My web site; https

Re: Maps.

2022-06-11 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
hing. > > My web site; https://www.turner42.com/ <https://www.turner42.com/> > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of > Richard Turner > Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2022 12:17 PM > To:

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2022-06-11 Thread Richard Turner
. To be extremely busy whilst achieving absolutely nothing. My web site; https://www.turner42.com/ From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2022 12:17 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Maps. Personally, I would install Google Maps, then ask

RE: Maps.

2022-06-11 Thread Richard Turner
Personally, I would install Google Maps, then ask Siri to get directions from x to z using Google Maps. I have a great dislike for Apple Maps. Richard My web site; https://www.turner42.com/ From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Carolyn Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2022

RE: Maps usage guidance

2018-04-04 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
nesday, April 4, 2018 3:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Maps usage guidance Dear Sieghard, I don’t normally clog up these lists with replies of thanks. However, your very considerate response demands comment. It is such a well considered reply that I am going to keep it for reference

Re: Maps usage guidance

2018-04-04 Thread Ian Harrison
o provide more feedback than Apple Maps or > Google Maps and you won't have to use a combination of apps to get the > information you need. > > Regards, > Sieghard > > -Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of

RE: Maps usage guidance

2018-04-03 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
hard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 6:24 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Maps usage guidance Hi Ian, First, in my opinion, there is no definitive answer. Everyone has

RE: Maps usage guidance

2018-04-03 Thread Richard Turner
Hi Ian, First, in my opinion, there is no definitive answer. Everyone has a slightly different take on the best combination. Personally, I would choose Google Maps and Blind Square. Or, if you want an app that combines the best of both into one app, Nearby Explorer. Personally, I find Google

Re: Maps and directions

2018-03-22 Thread Richard Turner
Tom, I just figured out how to get directions from Apple Maps without starting the route. When you look up a destination, you get a distance with a street name, then a go button. Instead of double tapping on the go button, double tap on the distance. Then you get each step listed with a done

Re: maps on nearby explorer

2018-03-16 Thread Kelly Pierce
I found the results to be identical for pedestrian routes 1 to 1.5 miles from my current location that are at an angle, regardless of the address provider chosen. Try it for yourself. Kelly On 3/16/18, Paul and Paula Jordan wrote: > Hi all. Someone on this list was

Re: Maps in 10.1.1

2016-11-10 Thread Paul Richard McGann
card grabber is something you are near by. like restaurant, gas, bar, store, etc. you need gas to pump you up. hee hee hee! sincerely, rich From: Todd Patkus Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2016 7:37 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Maps in 10.1.1 To all: If you open Maps on

Re: Maps gps trekker breeze

2016-06-16 Thread Alan Paganelli
You can get them from HumanWare.com and then look for the Trekker link. Alan Sent from my iPad Air > On Jun 15, 2016, at 1:38 PM, Gianni wrote: > > hello, i have a gps trekker breeze. > > does anyone know where i can get the maps? > i need to put them on my

Re: Maps gps trekker breeze

2016-06-15 Thread Scott Berry
You need to contact supp...@humanware.com for that. > On Jun 15, 2016, at 2:38 PM, Gianni wrote: > > hello, i have a gps trekker breeze. > > does anyone know where i can get the maps? > i need to put them on my sd-card. > > > >

RE: Maps - Location Off

2014-09-24 Thread DJ
You might also give google maps a try. It is good and it is free. DJ _ From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 2:11 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Maps - Location Off Only being

RE: Maps - Location Off

2014-09-22 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Any GPS app is only as good as the GPS signal and the map data. I think to be off by one address is quite normal and if the weather is really bad or you are between very tall buildings the inaccuracy can be much larger. At best you get about an accuracy of 15 feet, but considering that a

Re: Maps - Location Off

2014-09-22 Thread Charles Rivard
Only being a few address is normal for any GPS. They range from being as far off as from 15 to 50 feet. The average inaccuracy is about 15 to 30 feet. So, what you're experiencing is perfectly normal. The weather and surroundings can affect the accuracy. You should never rely solely on any

Re: Maps in Ios 8

2014-09-21 Thread christopher hallsworth
Not tested this but VoiceOver will now speak any POI (points of interest) as you walk around providing you turn tracking on with headings. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 21 Sep 2014, at 10:24, Krister Ekstrom kris...@kristersplace.com wrote: Hi folks. So, how do you think the Maps app in Ios8

Re: Maps in Ios 8

2014-09-21 Thread Alex Hall
If you double tap the tracking button until it says on with headings, you can hear upcoming street intersections and POIs. This isn't perfect yet, but it can be useful. I haven't tried this next part, but you could combine this with the spoken directions available in iOS7 to get an even better

Re: Maps in Ios 8

2014-09-21 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I haven't tested it while walking, but while driving it did a decent job. It speaks directions with the same voice as Siri. On 9/21/14, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: If you double tap the tracking button until it says on with headings, you can hear upcoming street intersections and POIs.

Re: Maps in Ios 8

2014-09-21 Thread Charles Rivard
When it works, it works well. It's not 100 percent reliable, though, but I think it is a project in the works, so give it some time for improvement in future firmware updates. It announces upcoming streets and the direction the street runs, and points of interest are also mentioned. I

Re: Maps in Ios 8

2014-09-21 Thread Krister Ekstrom
Sorry, can't use Siri in Sweden since it doesn't recognize local words. /Krister 21 sep 2014 kl. 14:22 skrev Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com: If you double tap the tracking button until it says on with headings, you can hear upcoming street intersections and POIs. This isn't perfect yet, but

Re: MAPS

2014-06-20 Thread Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy
Yes it does, but tracking will automatically turn off again. You will be able to track your in current location though. To me that's the most important thing. Haya Simkin guide dog Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 20 Jun 2014, at 10:02, Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES) steven.hi...@nhs.net

Re: Maps question

2014-06-16 Thread David Chittenden
Apple Maps does not prompt you to download any other maps app. If you download one of the maps apps that Apple Maps connects with, Apple Maps then knows the app is on your iDevice and will ask you if you wish to have that app started with the current information preloaded. David Chittenden,

Re: Maps question

2014-06-16 Thread Grant Hardy
You are correct in that Apple Maps doesn't prompt you to download any specific app, but there's definitely a large list of third party apps that it recommends to you even if they aren't on your phone. When you request transit directions, you're taken to a screen with two sections: installed

Re: Maps on the iPhone

2013-08-01 Thread Terje Strømberg
Hi The button to the left of 3D view, down left corner, double tap once is heading, double tap once more(the second time), you get heading with directions. This mean it will tell you where you go as you go in live information, but no turn by turn information. If you turn left into unknown

RE: Maps on the iPhone

2013-08-01 Thread Don Cher Bosch
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Terje Strømberg Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 12:37 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Cc: Terje Strømberg Subject: Re: Maps on the iPhone Hi The button to the left of 3D view, down left corner, double tap once is heading, double tap once more(the second time), you get heading

Re: Maps on the iPhone

2013-07-29 Thread John Panarese
Was it 3D mode? That's the only thing I cn think of? Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX Mountain Lion and LION AUTHORIZED APPLE

RE: maps.

2013-07-05 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Jack, I am not aware of an app like that and I assume you are looking for a map app since you are asking this on the Viphone list. Even if this existed, I think it would be very difficult to display an entire state on a 3.5 screen or even a 4 screen if you have an iPhone 5. For something like

RE: maps.

2013-07-05 Thread Jack Conti
i was afraid of this, did go the paper route a few years ago. but may try at again thank you. At 08:24 AM 7/5/2013, you wrote: Hi Jack, I am not aware of an app like that and I assume you are looking for a map app since you are asking this on the Viphone list. Even if this existed, I think it

Re: Maps compatibility

2013-01-19 Thread Grant Hardy
Hi, No--Apple Maps is also included on the 3Gs and the 4, so all devices that can run iOS 6 use Apple Maps. Turn by turn directions, 3D and Flyover, however, are not available on the 4 or the 3Gs. Grant On 1/19/13, Woody Anna Dresner wadres...@att.net wrote: Hi, Am I right that Apple's maps

Re: Maps compatibility

2013-01-19 Thread David Chittenden
No, that is incorrect. The only difference is the 4 and 3GS do not use Siri, so don't give turn-by-turn directions. I really like the Maps app. It is really cool. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 20/01/2013, at 16:53,

Re: Maps compatibility

2013-01-19 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi David, Thanks for the info. I agree that the Maps app is cool. Does anyone know whether you can explore the maps by touch on the 4 and 3GS the way you can on the 5, and whether they report your location if you touch where VO says Current location and walk around? That is really a great

Re: Maps compatibility

2013-01-19 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, I had to send my iPhone 5 in for repairs. I was lent an iPhone 4 whilst my 5 was away. I got a little lost after leaving the shop and loaded Maps because I did not have my normal set of GPS apps. I was very impressed by Maps and am no longer using Ariadne because Maps gives me more

Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6

2012-12-13 Thread David Chittenden
The maps app on iOS 6 had problems for the first few weeks. I have not heard about any problems for the past month or so. The maps app uses a data feed to internet servers, so the fixes occur in the back-end. From an accessibility perspective, Apple Maps is much better than the older Google

Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6

2012-12-13 Thread Grant Hardy
I completely agree, from the perspective of a VoiceOver user Apple Maps definitely seems to be a better bet, though I must say I've had little success with sliding my finger around to explore the map. Whenever you approach a street VoiceOver gives you a chance to pause to follow it, which seems to

Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6

2012-12-13 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
When I open the Maps, although I'm living in the UK, it says that it cannot locate anything as it wants to display the US Maps. Also how can I get turn by turn directions automatically? Kawal. On 13 Dec 2012, at 09:39 AM, Grant Hardy grantha...@gmail.com wrote: I completely agree, from the

Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6

2012-12-13 Thread David Chittenden
It is zooming in. Takes practice to get used to how it works. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 13/12/2012, at 22:39, Grant Hardy grantha...@gmail.com wrote: I completely agree, from the perspective of a VoiceOver user

Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6

2012-12-13 Thread Andy Baracco
Well, now you can get Google maps for your iphone. Andy From: Kevin Gibbs Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6 guys, I'm thinking of upgrading to IOS6 on my iPhone 4. What's restraining me is the stuff I keep hearing

Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6

2012-12-13 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hi, just so you know, even though you will have the new maps with iOS 6, if you have an iPhone 4, you will not get the turn by turn directions feature which 4S and 5 users have access to. -- Raul A. Gallegos In comic strips, the person on the left always speaks first. - George Carlin Home

Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6

2012-12-13 Thread kb5752
I have had no problems operating the Maps in IOS 6, and have used this feature to get to some places. From: Kevin Gibbs Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 12:44 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6 guys, I'm thinking of upgrading to IOS6 on my iPhone 4. What's

RE: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6

2012-12-13 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kawal Gucukoglu Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 1:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6 When I open the Maps, although I'm living in the UK, it says that it cannot locate anything as it wants to display the US Maps. Also how can

RE: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6

2012-12-13 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Grant Hardy Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 1:39 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6 I completely agree, from the perspective of a VoiceOver user Apple Maps definitely seems to be a better bet, though I must say I've had

Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6

2012-12-13 Thread Christopher Chaltain
The Apple Maps app is still getting some negative press. I read where a police department in a community in Australia was asking citizens not to use the Apple Maps app since people were getting so lost and needed rescuing. Apple has since fixed this issue, but this was reported just in the last

Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6

2012-12-13 Thread Sandratomkins
Hi Kawal, i haven't experimented much with maps as, here in Ireland, in the countryside, the maps are very lacking, but I can tell you something: when I first tried them, using IOS 5 something, I got the same response, I.E., no maps available outside the US, but having upgraded to IOS 6

Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6

2012-12-13 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6 When I open the Maps, although I'm living in the UK, it says that it cannot locate anything as it wants to display the US Maps. Also how can I get turn by turn directions automatically? Kawal. On 13 Dec 2012, at 09:39 AM, Grant Hardy

Re: Maps on iPhone 4 with IOS6

2012-12-13 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
I am using the latest updates Sandy. I am using Siri to dictate this message. B On 13 Dec 2012, at 12:00 PM, Sandratomkins sandratomk...@googlemail.com wrote: Hi Kawal, i haven't experimented much with maps as, here in Ireland, in the countryside, the maps are very lacking, but I can