VoiceVista: Blind Navigation2.3.4

VoiceVista is a critical application for the blind and low vision users' community. It is built upon Microsoft's discontinued and open-source project Soundscape (https://aka.ms/ossblog) and is licensed under the MIT License (https://github.com/microsoft/soundscape/blob/main/LICENSE.txt).

The app leverages advanced iOS audio technology and precise location services to empower individuals in developing a heightened sense of their environment. It offers reassurance in unfamiliar settings, assisting users in forming mental maps and confidently navigating their desired routes.

For more information on how the app works and how your data is used and protected, please review the service terms and privacy policy:

Service terms: https://drwjf.github.io/vvt/terms.html
Privacy policy: https://drwjf.github.io/vvt/privacy.html

Version History • Improved performance when handling markers.
• Added a 50-week option for keeping map data on your device. 2.3.4 Oct 4 • Added an option to limit automatic callouts to the Surroundings tab.
• Added options to choose how long map data stays on your device.
• Improved map loading performance with a shared server-side cache. 2.3.3 Sep 21 Updated button labels with more natural, user-friendly wording. 2.3.2 Sep 17 - Added an option for marker auto-callouts without distance limits.
- Improved the POI search interface.
- Added an option to enable or disable all supercategories at once.
- Refined the “What’s Ahead of Me” experience. 2.3.1 Aug 20 Added utility map landmarks 2.3.0 Aug 12 When browsing a route, you can now get direct, turn-by-turn instructions from the first waypoint to the last—without starting active route guidance. 2.2.9 Aug 5 Location Explorer now supports navigation to search results with turn-by-turn instructions. 2.2.8 Jul 30 - Tap the Visual Assistance button in the top-left corner to open the camera, take a photo, and hear a description of your surroundings.
- Choose your preferred navigation type in Settings so you won’t be asked to select one each time you start beacon navigation. 2.2.7 Jul 23 Fixed missing search box in the Surroundings tab. 2.2.6 Jun 24 - Fixed an issue where beacon audio could remain muted after waking up
- Added place search support while using Explorer virtual location
- Updated German translations by Sharo 2.2.5 Jun 21 Fixed a crash that could occur when starting a new beacon while another beacon was already active 2.2.4 Jun 13 - Simplified the Home page by removing the POI Settings button to reduce clutter
- Updated Russian translations by Danil Kostenkov 2.2.3 Jun 9 - Consolidated all POI-related features into a dedicated “POIs” tab
- Updated German translations by Sharo 2.2.2 May 27 - Built with Xcode 26 and the iOS 26 SDK
- Added Light and Dark themes
- Updated German and Russian translations (thanks to Sharo and Danil Kostenkov) 2.2.1 Apr 30 - Combined heading and coordinate info in the Surroundings tab
- Added customization for the beacon’s central sound angle
- Added UI to show map service and local map status 2.2.0 Apr 25 Handle server failures gracefully. 2.1.9 Apr 18 Updated French translation by André-Abush Clause 2.1.8 Apr 15 Updated German translation by Sharo 2.1.7 Apr 9 - Added a switch to control GPS accuracy in the GPS Info callout
- Added 3000 m option for accuracy threshold
- Improved vehicle mode: accuracy threshold is automatically adjusted 2.1.6 Apr 2 Create new markers by pasting URLs from third-party map apps. 2.1.5 Feb 13 - New alert when GPS accuracy falls below the defined threshold.
- German translation improvements by Sharo. 2.1.4 11/16/2025 Improved startup performance for affected devices. 2.1.3 10/24/2025 - Implemented a new internet connectivity detection method
- Updated backend protocol to handle increased concurrent users efficiently 2.1.2 10/21/2025 Updated Russian translation by Danil Kostenkov 2.1.1 10/03/2025 Updated German translation by Sharo 2.1.0 09/25/2025