Do you have any idea when this app might be available in the US App Store? Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 9, 2024, at 3:23 PM, Ann Byrne <ann...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > Maps "across the United States" doesn't include chicago! We're still > waiting. > At 03:13 PM 6/9/2024, you wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> >> >> I don't recall coming across posts about this app. I had signed up for beta >> testing it here in Canada back in February. At the time the only >> functionality available was the pedesstrian signal information. Of course >> this may be less important at intersections which have an audible signal >> which many here in Canbada have, but even here the app can still be >> interesting especially if it's a big intersection since the app can help you >> to go straight. In any case, I tried it only here in my small town where all >> lights have audible signals and it certainly worked well. >> >> Now the app will be officially launched in Canada on July 1 and will >> hopefully soon include maps and turn-by-turn directions which for now is >> only available in the United States. >> >> Unlike with main stream apps like Apple Maps or google Maps, it says these >> are instructions specifically for the pedestrian and also include >> information about crosswalks and so on. I always liked how in the old >> Sendero apps/devices you would get information like whether an intersection >> was a 4-way or 3-way intersection and while I didn't specifically read this, >> hopefully this app will also include this or it can be suested as an >> improvement. Maybe it will give Good Maps Outdoor a run for it's money >> although since both apps are free I guess that isn't quite the right term to >> use. 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