Tony,
Only to a point, but not really.
You can go to Settings > General -> VoiceOver > Rotor
In that settings panel, you can add or remove options from the rotor. So if
there are things in there that you rarely use, you can remove them to give you
a less cluttered rotor. You can also change the order they appear in.
You will not though see the points of interest option in this settings panel of
course, as it only appears when in the Maps app. For me though, it appears just
before characters in the rotor, so easy to get to.
I might also suggest changing how you perform this gesture. Using the thumb and
index finger does not seem very comfortable to me. Try using your index finger
and middle finger instead, and remember, you don’t really need to rotate as
such, the two fingers just need to move in opposite directions.
People often describe it as being like turning a dial, but in reality, it’s
much more flexible than that.
In iOS 13, which will be released in September, you will be able to customise
the VoiceOver gestures. So if you find it difficult to turn the rotor, you will
be able to assign a different gesture to it.
Dave
Sent from my iPhone
On 29 Jun 2019, at 01:49, Tony Sweeney <tonymsweeney@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dave,
Not trying to be facetious or anything like that but any good tips for
getting the rotor to that point?
My thumb and index are worn out with all of those options, turning and all of
that, that it allows, frown.
Tony
On 28/06/2019 21:55, David Nason wrote:
Hi Tony,
Yes, it’s the same rotor. Turn the rotor until you hear Points Of Interest,
then swipe up or down to cycle through them.
Dave
Sent from my iPhone
On 28 Jun 2019, at 21:44, Tony Sweeney <tonymsweeney@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thank you Cearbhall,
I asked this earlier of another lister but He may not have seen the
question yet.
How do you use the rotor on The Maps?
It's not the rotor one uses for changing to characters, words etcetera I'd
imagine?
Tony
On 28/06/2019 21:35, Cearbhall O'Meadhra wrote:
Tony,
Yes, do try to get on top of IOS Maps. Try following the walking
directions to see how well or badly it guides you. Try Google maps as
well. I think Google is more useful than IOS maps but that is only a
personal preference.
Blindsquare costs a bit and you should be aware of what you need the
guidance for in order to decide whether you want to make the payment or
not.
Moovit is useful for route directions but not step by step.
You don't need to worry about the satellites. You have no control over
them! The GPS system fixes on three or more satellites in range and if it
can find more than three it gets to be more accurate. Satellites are
affected by weather conditions and the atmosphere so you just have to use
the GPS and hope for the best.
All the best,
Cearbhall
m +353 (0)833323487 Ph: _353 (0)1-2864623 e: cearbhall.omeadhra@xxxxxxx
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From: iphone_newbees-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
<iphone_newbees-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Tony
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2019 12:02 PM
To: iphone_newbees@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [iphone_newbees] Re: GPS Orientation With The iPhone
Hi cearbhall, all,
I'm very interested in this but never have used GPS for starters so I'm a
definite rookie here I'm afraid.
I have IOS Maps on my phone and want to get the best out of that if
that's firstly the thing to do.
I'd like to know the steps to using GPS and should I install Blind
Square, Moovit or what and how do I sync either with the necessary
satellites?
TIA,
Tony
On 20/06/2019 10:31, Cearbhall O'Meadhra wrote:
Melanie,
A quick look at the user guide for Blindsquare tells me that it will
inform
you about points of interest but you need to use it in conjunction with
navigation apps such as IOS Maps, Google maps Tomtom, etc.
In that case, Try using Moovit and see if you can get it to guide you near
your home. Then you will get a better idea.
All the best,
Cearbhall
m +353 (0)833323487 Ph: _353 (0)1-2864623 e: cearbhall.omeadhra@xxxxxxx
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From: iphone_newbees-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
<iphone_newbees-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Melanie leamy
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 7:40 AM
To: iphone_newbees@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [iphone_newbees] Re: Orientation With The iPhone
Hi
Cearbhall,
Thank you for your reply.
Oh you live in Bray as well? Yes it would be lovely to meet for a chat
some
time.
I have Blind Square on my phone but have never found out how to mark any
location on it; well, no, that's not true, I have marked a location but am
not sure how I can make Blind Square walk me back to it. So, for example,
I
marked my house some day, and whenever I am close to it, it tells me with
a
ping that I am near, but I don't know how I would say to it "Bring me to
my
address". I will have a loo into the other aps you mentioned as well.
Best wishes
Mel.
On 18/06/2019 23:27, Cearbhall O'Meadhra wrote:
Melanie,destination (name of place), turn left here, right here, walk 200 ms, turn
Try an app called Moovit (note the two "oo"s!) Blindsquare is very
well known and also Ariadne GPS. Each of these allow you to markr a
favourite place and will bring you back to it within a few meters if
not exactly on the point.
They depend on satellites and so you have to experiment with them.
I also live in bray and you are welcome to come here and have a chat
about the possible solutions. My contact numbers are at the bottom of
the message below my signature.
All the best,
Cearbhall
m +353 (0)833323487 Ph: _353 (0)1-2864623 e:
cearbhall.omeadhra@xxxxxxx
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From: iphone_newbees-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
<iphone_newbees-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Melanie leamy
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 10:26 PM
To: iphone_newbees@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [iphone_newbees] Orientation With The iPhone
Hi everyone,
I have been a member here for quite some time now but have never
introduced myself. Anyway, some of you probably know me already from
the Ireland Vibnews list. My name is Melanie Leamy, I am a
complementary therapist, originally German but have been living in
Ireland for nine years (so feel more Irish than German at this point).
I live in Bray and work in Dun Laoghaire.
My question tonight is this: My mum is coming over for a visit in July.
And, after I told her so much about the wonderful trips to County
Clare that my husband and I undertook when he was still well enough to
do so between
2009 and 2016, she told me that she would love us to go on a similar
trip this year, in memory of my husband. I am really excited about
this. I know it will be sad in a way to visit all the beautiful places
and it will bring up a lot of memories, but I love Clare and the Aran
Islands and know that it will be good for me to go back. Anyway, this
time we will have to use public transport, whereas my husband and I
used to drive everywhere. I have a good idea of Doolin and
surroundings and particularly Inismor and the whole situation with the
fairy and that. But the B&B I booked for us for one night in Doolin I
have never been to before. And so I was wondering: Is there a way - or
maybe even an iPhone ap - so that I can mark our location once we
leave the B&b and have a walk around so that, when we want to return
to the B&B, I can simply select the highlighted location and the ap
will bring us back to it? I know that somebody told me something about
this before, but I am not sure what exactly the person was saying. I
know I can mark a location in Google Maps, but that's not exactly what
I want. I basically want something that tells me: In order to reach your
left..." etc.
Is there such an ap?
Best wishes to everyone
Mel.
