Siri navigation tip!

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  1. Hinezy

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    When asking Siri for directions, follow it up with the words "via transit" and you'll be able to use a 2nd party navigation app like google maps or navigon. I've tried it and can confirm it works! Nice Easter Egg!
     
    #1 Hinezy, Dec 19, 2012
  2. RoofMonkey

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    Which version of iOS? This is what I get:
    ImageUploadedByiCafe1355974816.520855.jpg
     
    #2 RoofMonkey, Dec 19, 2012
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    I just tried it and it worked. I'm using iOS 6.0.2.
     
    #3 Docd, Dec 19, 2012
  4. Lon

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    You do have to have iOS 5.1 or higher.
     
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  5. Europa

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    This is the screen you'll see right after you say, "Navigate to x via transit."

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    #5 Europa, Dec 20, 2012
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    Didn't think about what 'transit' really was. No bus, subway,rail in the area I tried.
     
    #6 RoofMonkey, Dec 20, 2012
  7. MuscleMommy

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    It will pull up google maps for your car too at least that is what showdown europa's screen shot
     
    #7 MuscleMommy, Dec 20, 2012
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    That is what I have too
     
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  9. Europa

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    I don't have subways or rails, either. Adding "via transit" is just a way to get Siri to give you an option to open the alternate maps apps that you have installed on 5.1 and higher (see the first two apps in my screenshot).
     
    #9 Europa, Dec 20, 2012
  10. Napoleon PhoneApart

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    That's good. I'd worry if I had to change trains halfway through. :D
     
    #10 Napoleon PhoneApart, Dec 20, 2012
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