The screen does not lock while using google maps. If it does, google maps will
still announce information. If you sign in with your gmail, you will be able to
save home and work addresses quickly when creating a route. I like their
walking mode as well.
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> On Aug 6, 2014, at 3:14 AM, "Christopher Chaltain" <chalt...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I don't think the screen locks when you're using google Maps. I touch the
> screen when using it to get more information on where I am, the next
> direction and how close I am to my destination. When my wife uses it, who's
> sighted, she just leaves it on her lap while she's driving so she can refer
> to the route on the screen.
>
> Yes there is a walking or pedestrian mode. Early in the process, when you're
> selecting your route, there should be some tabs at the top, and you can
> choose between driving, walking and public transit.
>
> I'm glad I could help.
>
>> On 08/06/2014 02:08 AM, Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES) wrote:
>> Thanks for taking the time to help me, I tried it for the first time this
>> morning.
>> It is pretty impressive to say the least!
>> Do you know if the screen locks when you are on a route?
>> The phone is in my pocket but if I turn it up, I can hear it easily. Caused
>> some confusion on the bus I think :-)
>> Is there a walking mode as well?
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
>> Of Christopher Chaltain
>> Sent: 04 August 2014 09:26
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: Google MAPS
>>
>> Yes, it's accessible. I haven't used the Maps app from Apple in quite a
>> while, so I'm not sure what advantages you have in Google Maps over the Maps
>> app from Apple.
>>
>> When I originally looked at the Maps app from Apple, I couldn't enter a
>> destination except by address. With Google Maps, I can just type the name of
>> a location and then select the one I want from a list. I also save popular
>> destinations to my profile and then I can just select them from there. I
>> assume Apple Maps has these features, and it was just user ignorance on my
>> part.
>>
>> Google Maps will also store your route locally on your phone. You'll need an
>> internet connection to download it originally, but if you end up driving
>> through an area with no coverage, as I did last weekend, you still get turn
>> by turn directions. I'm not sure if Apple Maps has this feature or not.
>>
>> Finally, I just find Google Maps to have a simpler more intuitive interface.
>> Again, that could just be what I'm used to though, and it's definitely
>> subjective.
>>
>> Both apps are free, so there's no issue with having both on your phone and
>> giving each a try.
>>
>>> On 08/04/2014 01:45 AM, Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES) wrote:
>>> Hi friends,
>>>
>>> A friend told me about Google MAPS which is a free application for the
>>> IPhone.
>>>
>>> Is it accessible and does it have any advantages over the Apple MAPS
>>> application please?
>>>
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