Glenn, I also use Nearby Explorer, and trust me when I say, I thought Navigon for I O S was the best it came. Once I saw what N E would do however, I was blown away! I agree that 99 bucks is quite steep, but I'm telling you: It is so! so! so so worth it! Chris. ----- Original Message ----- From: Glenn To: vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 10:54 PM Subject: [vi-android] Re: Hello, new member and a question about apps Hi, I will consider that one, but that is a bit on the spendy side. Navigon for IOS is like 35 or 40 dollars. Thanks. Glenn ----- Original Message ----- From: Gmail To: vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:47 PM Subject: [vi-android] Re: Hello, new member and a question about apps I’d suggest nearby explorer if your looking for a good solution. It stores the gps data maps, etc. on your device no wifi or cell signal required does take up 3GB of space though. So, make sure you have it first before purchasing. The app is $99 Thanks, Aaron Linson Indescribable Studios Being Confident in your ability, not your disability On May 21, 2014, at 10:31 PM, David Blencowe <dehblencowe@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Its designed to give drivers access to emails and messages while driving. It has features that could be be adapted for the blind .I am presently in conversation with the creator to make it more accessible to the totally blind At present when installed it will speak to you when you receive a new communication but needs to be activated by a sighted person David On 22 May 2014 12:20, "Glenn" <glennervin@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: David, What is KeePal for? Thanks. Glenn ----- Original Message ----- From: David Blencowe To: vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:15 PM Subject: [vi-android] Re: Hello, new member and a question about apps TalkBack is rather efficient and should be installed oo your device under accessibility. One app that I am accessing at the moment is keepal available from play. David On 22 May 2014 12:03, "Glenn" <glennervin@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Hi, This is Glenn, I may be on other lists with some of you. I just bought a used Galaxy S3 to play with, as I use an iPhone, but I need to know Android so I can teach my clients. I'm a counselor for the Blind, in Nebraska. I'm wondering which of the "Blindness Apps" are considered to be the best? I want to get a GPS app, but since I won't be putting cellular onto it, I need a GPS app that puts its maps onto the device, like Navigon. Is Navigon considered the best of those which you download the maps? On my iPhone I mostly use Ariadne GPS, but this won't work without cellular or WIFI. I will be connecting to WIFI for downloading things like apps and cloud stuff. Thanks for any thoughts. Glenn To post to the list, simply send email to vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx. To unsubscribe from the list send an email to vi-android-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field (new users, use 'subscribe' to subscribe) To receive the list as a digest, send an email to vi-android-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'set vi-android digest' in the subject (to go back to receiving every message use 'unset vi-android digest' in the subject).