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SHOW HN2012
185points
81comments
#88of 1,677 in 2012
Top 6%of 2012 by points
How HN took it
DebatedReal support and real criticism
24 positive, 17 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 15 critical, out of 57 comments about the project. Thread score +0.16.
Idea: 11 for, 12 againstPricing: 5 for, 0 againstDesign: 4 for, 0 againstExecution: 1 for, 1 againstPrivacy: 0 for, 2 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Simple, clever idea that feels obvious in hindsight
From 3 comments
Nice, this is one of those 'duh, that makes a lot of sense' apps. I would have liked to pay for it.
karpathy on HNBrilliant. This is such a common use case I can't believe it's not more optimized in the OS level.
kooshball on HNVery, Very clever. Definitely going to give this a try.
tonster on HN
Would have paid for it
From 4 comments
Nice, this is one of those 'duh, that makes a lot of sense' apps. I would have liked to pay for it.
karpathy on HN>is there a way I can give you money? Was thinking the same thing. I have paid for far less useful apps. This should be 99c
andrewfelix on HNThis is really awesome. I would have gladly paid $1 for it.
zeroonetwothree on HNBrilliant. I would have paid for this, fyi.
alexobenauer on HN
Objections
Built-in Maps or Siri already handle this with few taps
From 4 comments
"getting tired at how many actions it takes to enter directions in Maps on iPhone." I've never thought this was a pain point. Were you using map bookmarks? It's 5-10 seconds of…
greatreorx on HNOr even better, just ask Siri for directions. It understands "work" or "home" if you've added them to yourself in the Address Book.
RKearney on HNYeah, I don't see the benefit. If you default "from" to Current Location, the maps interaction is three taps (edit, bookmarks, choose). While this app would be one swipe, there's…
crewtide on HNSiri actually makes it rather simple to query map directions
sidww2 on HN
Users already know routes between frequent places, so little need
From 4 comments
At first I thought, "Hmm, nifty idea. Could be useful." But then I stopped to examine the use of it. It seems that this idea is inherently kind of pointless because the places…
dyeje on HNI don't really see the point. Getting from my favourite places to my favourite places I usually don't need a map.
exolab on HNWhy would I need a GPS to take me to dad's or a particular cafe after I've gone there once or twice?
capex on HNIf you know frequently used destinations (routes are familiar) like work, park, Aquarium etc why at all you need maps? Will be useful when going to a new place for which you…
yogrish on HN
Unclear what the ? button does
From 1 comment
Quick suggestion: style the "Current Location" bubble differently from the rest. Also, I'm not sure what "?" is. I assume that it lets you enter an address, but it's best if I…
trhaynes on HN
Requests
Contacts or address book integration
From 1 comment
pheelicks' app is a good idea, but it really does need Contacts integration. There's no way I'm going to type in a bunch of addresses I already have on iCloud (that got there…
wtn on HN
Android version
From 2 comments
wow! hurry and get this out for android - otherwise I'll do it for you ;)
jcfrei on HNAgree on both. Current location and the one-off entry button should be distinct from the preset buttons. I love the simple but powerful UI. It's not often you see something that…
juriga on HN
Multi-stop routes
From 1 comment
For a feature suggestion I've been craving (not quite in-line with your app, but possibly a useful pivot): let me specify a route[-gesture] with multiple stop-points, possibly…
derefr on HN
Distinguish current location and ? button from saved places
From 2 comments
Quick suggestion: style the "Current Location" bubble differently from the rest. Also, I'm not sure what "?" is. I assume that it lets you enter an address, but it's best if I…
trhaynes on HNAgree on both. Current location and the one-off entry button should be distinct from the preset buttons. I love the simple but powerful UI. It's not often you see something that…
juriga on HN
Calendar integration
From 1 comment
Consider adding calendar integration? i.e. a "next appointment (3pm / 1313 W. 54th Ave)" bubble...
webwright on HN
Questions
Why is it free and can I pay
From 2 comments
I just had to double take - it's listed as free? Why?! This is a fantastic idea, and I feel many would gladly pay.
brodney on HNMy first thought was that I don't think I've ever needed directions to or from a location more than once or twice, once it's familiar I know where it is. But then I realized I do…
furyofantares on HN
Does it offer password protection
From 1 comment
Looks like a great app. Does it offer any password protection? Dan loses phone, Andy finds phone. Andy emails Dan's wife saying he lost his keys, and can she leave a spare behind…
shocks on HN
Alternatives named
Apple Maps bookmarks and address book autocomplete
From 2 comments
On this topic -- add your common locations (home, work, trader joes) as contacts in your iOS address book. Then when you need directions, just click on the address book icon in…
nostromo on HNit's easier than that: you can just start typing a name, and the maps app will auto-complete from your address book or from the maps app's saved bookmarks.
allenbrunson on HN
Siri directions
From 2 comments
Or even better, just ask Siri for directions. It understands "work" or "home" if you've added them to yourself in the Address Book.
RKearney on HNSiri actually makes it rather simple to query map directions
sidww2 on HN
Google Maps on Android voice navigation
From 1 comment
On Android, you can just hold the search button to bring up voice search and say "navigate to $address" and google maps navigation will guide you to the address, no need to type…
lemma on HN