The Reimagining of LookAround

Empowering Discovery Through Innovation

At GoodMaps, we know that the most meaningful journeys often begin not with a planned destination, but with a moment of genuine curiosity about what’s around us. That’s why we’re absolutely thrilled to announce the reimagined LookAround – a feature our community has passionately requested and one that embodies everything we stand for: independence, accessibility, and the transformative power of inclusive technology.

A Legacy Built on Community Love

The original LookAround feature quickly became the heart of the GoodMaps experience, celebrated not just for its technical innovation but for the profound sense of empowerment it provided. Users consistently told us how simply holding up their phone could instantly reveal the world around them – no complicated searches, no predetermined destinations, just pure, accessible discovery. Whether someone was orienting themselves in a train station, exploring an airport, or discovering a new city, LookAround provided something invaluable: the confidence that comes with truly independent exploration.

Innovation Meets Heart

The reimagined LookAround represents everything we’ve learned from our community, combined with significant technological advances that make the experience more accurate, informative, and seamlessly accessible than ever before. We’ve enhanced location detection precision, enriched the contextual information about nearby points of interest, and created an even smoother integration with text, audio, and augmented reality announcements.

Most importantly, we’ve improved VoiceOver compatibility and added customization options that ensure every user can engage with their environment in the way that works best for them. This isn’t just about meeting accessibility standards – it’s about exceeding them in service of genuine inclusion.

The Promise of Independence

For blind and low vision users, LookAround represents something profound: true navigational independence. No more relying solely on directories or asking others for orientation help – just raise your phone and let GoodMaps announce what’s nearby. It’s perfect for those wonderful moments of curiosity, when you want to explore a museum’s current exhibits, discover a coffee shop in an unfamiliar airport, or simply understand the layout of a new space.

But the impact extends far beyond the accessibility community. LookAround benefits anyone navigating with children, carrying luggage, using mobility aids, or simply wanting to explore their surroundings more confidently and efficiently.

Join the Movement

We’re incredibly proud to bring back LookAround, building on our legacy of accessibility innovation while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. This feature represents our unwavering belief that exploration should be a right, not a privilege, and that technology should empower every person to discover their world with confidence and joy.

The return of LookAround is more than a product update – it’s a recommitment to our community and our mission. Update your GoodMaps app today, experience the reimagined LookAround, and join us in creating a more accessible, explorable world for everyone.

Ready to rediscover what’s around you? The adventure begins with a simple gesture: raise your phone and let GoodMaps show you the possibilities that surround you every day.