Does iOS 6.1.3 offer SPOKEN directions while driving?

[Cubytus]

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.

 

[LizCharlene]

If you use the Google Maps app, it will speak out the directions, not sure about the Apple Maps app.

 

[C DM]

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.

 

[Cubytus]

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).

 

[C DM]

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).

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.

 

[Cubytus]

Using Apple Maps. I think it offers better integration with the system, which is handy on a slower device such as the 3GS.

 

[diane143]

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]

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

Apple Maps doesn't say anything. Haven't tested Waze yet.

 

[C DM]

Apple Maps doesn't say anything. Haven't tested Waze yet.

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?

 

[Cubytus]

No, directions are presented in sequence but don't update as I drive.

 

[C DM]

No, directions are presented in sequence but don't update as I drive.

So basically more or a less a static list of directions from start to end point?

 

[Cubytus]

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?

 

[Intell]

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]

Nor it does on iPad?

 

[C DM]

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.

Right, that's basically what I mentioned earlier in the thread, that 3GS doesn't support navigation in Apple Maps.

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Nor it does on iPad?

iPad 2 or later as mentioned in the fine print at http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5429

 

[Cubytus]

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?

 

[Curun]

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?

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.

 

[diane143]

Apple Maps doesn't say anything. Haven't tested Waze yet.

I'm sorry, I missed that you have a 3. I have a 4s and it does talk

 

[Cubytus]

I don't have a 3.

 

[Intell]

The iPhone 3 is the 3Gs because the 3Gs is the third generation iPhone.