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Does iOS 6.1.3 offer SPOKEN directions while driving?

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Cubytus

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Hi there,

that may sound as a silly question for anyone keeping a close eye on iOS-related news, but does this version offer spoken directions for when driving?

I know turn-by-turn is already enabled, but it's not safe to have a look at the map while driving, especially in an unfamiliar environment.
 
If you use the Google Maps app, it will speak out the directions, not sure about the Apple Maps app.
 
For devices that support turn-by-turn navigation in Apple Maps (like iPhone 4S and newer) they should also have spoken directions as part of that.
 
I guess it has to do with the iOS version itself rather than a specific device. I pretty much get every step on my 3GS, only they're not spoken, just written (Silly, considering I made the route for a car, not a pedestrian).
 
Cubytus said:
I guess it has to do with the iOS version itself rather than a specific device. I pretty much get every step on my 3GS, only they're not spoken, just written (Silly, considering I made the route for a car, not a pedestrian).
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It shouldn't really be based on iOS version (as long as it's iOS 6 and above) as much as devices. Is this using Apple Maps or another app (like Google Maps)? If Apple Maps, I don't believe turn-by-turn is enabled (with or without voice guidance) for iPhones older than 4S. If it's another app, like Google Maps, then turn-by-turn navigation should be there, but it's possible that the voice guidance might not be available.
 
Using Apple Maps. I think it offers better integration with the system, which is handy on a slower device such as the 3GS.
 
Apple Maps does, Waze and Google Maps as well. And MapQuest. I normally use Apple Maps - though it's a bear to make it redirect
 
Cubytus said:
Apple Maps doesn't say anything. Haven't tested Waze yet.
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Do you even actually get live turn-by-turn directions (where the view follows you and in real time tells you what to do next) on a 3GS with iOS 6?
 
No, directions are presented in sequence but don't update as I drive.
 
In fact, yes. I can slide them and it gives me turn by turn directions, but doesn't speak. I am wondering that no one had an iPhone 3GS, it seems?
 
Verbal directions with the iOS Maps ap on iOS 6 is not available on an iPhone 3Gs. It requires an iPhone 4S or newer.
 
Cubytus said:
In fact, yes. I can slide them and it gives me turn by turn directions, but doesn't speak. I am wondering that no one had an iPhone 3GS, it seems?
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Intell said:
Verbal directions with the iOS Maps ap on iOS 6 is not available on an iPhone 3Gs. It requires an iPhone 4S or newer.
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Right, that's basically what I mentioned earlier in the thread, that 3GS doesn't support navigation in Apple Maps.

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Cubytus said:
Nor it does on iPad?
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iPad 2 or later as mentioned in the fine print at http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5429
 
My iPad 2 is a Wifi one, tethered to the iPhone. But it doesn't speak. since hardware is pretty much the same, is it a software limitation I could get rid of using a Cydia application?

Otherwise, what other application, side of G-Maps, would allow spoken turn-by-turn spoken direction?
 
Cubytus said:
My iPad 2 is a Wifi one, tethered to the iPhone. But it doesn't speak. since hardware is pretty much the same, is it a software limitation I could get rid of using a Cydia application?

Otherwise, what other application, side of G-Maps, would allow spoken turn-by-turn spoken direction?
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Voice Turn-by-Turn came with Siri, the Siri libraries. Devices that support Siri can do voice navigation.

Thus, iPad 2 and iPhone 3GS do not support.

You need an iPad 3 or an iPhone 4S or newer.
 
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