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A visual assistant to help people with vision loss explore the world
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  • Latest Version
    2024-05-16
  • Time Since Latest Version
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  • Total Updated Versions (last 1 year)
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Version History

  • Version2024-05-16
    05/16/2024

    A visual assistant to help people with vision loss explore the world

    Update Log

    • Capture photos in Images mode for AI-powered descriptions, available globally in English. Try Image Question & Answer, available in US, UK & Canada.
    • Find nearby objects like doors, bathrooms, and cups using Find mode.
    • Get improved text accuracy in Text, Documents, and Images mode.

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    App Description

    Lookout uses computer vision and generative AI to assist people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily. Using your phone's camera, Lookout makes it easier to get more information about the world around you and do daily tasks more efficiently like reading text & documents, sorting mail, putting away groceries, and more.
    Built in collaboration with the blind and low-vision community, Lookout supports Google's mission to make the world's information universally accessible to everyone.
    Lookout offers seven modes:
    Text: Scan text and hear it read aloud while doing things like sorting mail and reading signs, using Text mode.
    Documents: Capture a whole page of text or handwriting using Documents mode. Available in over 30 languages.
    Explore: Identify objects, people, and text in surroundings using Explore mode.
    Currency: Identify banknotes quickly and reliably using Currency mode, with support for US Dollars, Euros, and Indian Rupees.
    Food labels: Identify packaged foods by their label or barcodes using Food labels mode. Available in over 20 countries.
    Find: Scan surroundings to find objects like doors, bathrooms, cups, vehicles, and more using Find mode. Find mode can also tell you the direction and distance to the object, depending on device capabilities.
    Images: Capture, describe, and ask questions about an image using Images mode. Image descriptions in English only. Image Question & Answer in US, UK, and Canada only.
    Lookout is available in more than 30 languages, and runs on devices with Android 6 and above. Devices with 2GB or more RAM are recommended.
    Learn more about Lookout in the Help Center:
    https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/9031274

  • Version2024-02-20
    02/20/2024

    A visual assistant to help people with vision loss explore the world

    Update Log

    • Get detailed image descriptions using the new AI-powered caption feature in Images mode, available in English only. Try out the Image Question & Answer feature available in the US, UK and Canada only.
    • Personalize Lookout’s audio and visual reading tools to work best for you.
    • Text mode is faster, more reliable, with improved reading order.
    • 11 more languages including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Ukrainian.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    Lookout uses computer vision to assist people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily. Using your phone’s camera, Lookout makes it easier to get more information about the world around you and do daily tasks more efficiently like sorting mail, putting away groceries, and more.
    Built with guidance from the blind and low-vision community, Lookout supports Google’s mission to make the world’s information universally accessible to everyone.
    Lookout has six modes for a variety of activities:
    • NEW: Use Images mode to describe the contents of an image. The new Image Q&A feature offers AI-powered descriptions of images (available in English only) plus the ability to ask questions via voice and text (available in US, UK and Canada only).
    • Use Text mode to quickly skim text and hear it read aloud — for doing things like sorting mail and reading signs.
    • Use Food labels mode to quickly identify packaged foods by their label, in addition to scanning barcodes. Available in more than 20 countries.
    • Capture a whole page of text or handwriting with Documents mode.
    • Use Currency mode to identify banknotes quickly and reliably, with support for US Dollars, Euros, and Indian Rupees.
    • Explore mode (beta) offers information about your surroundings by identifying objects and people and reading signs.
    Lookout is available in more than 20 languages, and runs on devices with Android 6 and above. Devices with 2GB or more RAM are recommended.
    Learn more about Lookout in the Help Center:
    https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/9031274

  • Version2023-11-08
    11/08/2023

    A visual assistant to help people with vision loss explore the world

    Update Log

    • Get detailed image descriptions, and ask questions, using the new AI-powered Question & Answer feature in Images mode. Available in the US, UK and Canada, English only.
    • Personalize Lookout’s audio and visual reading tools to work best for you.
    • Text mode is faster, more reliable, with improved reading order.
    • 11 more languages including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Ukrainian.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    Lookout uses computer vision to assist people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily. Using your phone’s camera, Lookout makes it easier to get more information about the world around you and do daily tasks more efficiently like sorting mail, putting away groceries, and more.
    Built with guidance from the blind and low-vision community, Lookout supports Google’s mission to make the world’s information universally accessible to everyone.
    Lookout has six modes for a variety of activities:
    • NEW: Use Images mode to describe the contents of an image. The new Image Q&A feature offers detailed description of images plus the ability to ask questions via voice and text.(Available in English in US, UK and Canada only).
    • Use Text mode to quickly skim text and hear it read aloud — for doing things like sorting mail and reading signs.
    • Use Food labels mode to quickly identify packaged foods by their label, in addition to scanning barcodes. Available in more than 20 countries.
    • Capture a whole page of text or handwriting with Documents mode.
    • Use Currency mode to identify banknotes quickly and reliably, with support for US Dollars, Euros, and Indian Rupees.
    • Explore mode (beta) offers information about your surroundings by identifying objects and people and reading signs.
    Lookout is available in more than 20 languages, and runs on devices with Android 6 and above. Devices with 2GB or more RAM are recommended.
    Learn more about Lookout in the Help Center:
    https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/9031274

  • Version2023-10-27
    10/27/2023

    A visual assistant to help people with vision loss explore the world

    Update Log

    • Get detailed image descriptions, and ask questions, using the new AI-powered Question & Answer feature in Images mode. Available in the US, UK and Canada, English only.
    • Personalize Lookout’s audio and visual reading tools to work best for you.
    • Text mode is faster, more reliable, with improved reading order.
    • 11 more languages including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Ukrainian.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    Lookout uses computer vision to assist people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily. Using your phone’s camera, Lookout makes it easier to get more information about the world around you and do daily tasks more efficiently like sorting mail, putting away groceries, and more.
    Built with guidance from the blind and low-vision community, Lookout supports Google’s mission to make the world’s information universally accessible to everyone.
    Lookout has six modes for a variety of activities:
    • NEW: Use Images mode to describe the contents of an image. The new Image Q&A feature offers detailed description of images plus the ability to ask questions via voice and text.(Available in English in US, UK and Canada only).
    • Use Text mode to quickly skim text and hear it read aloud — for doing things like sorting mail and reading signs.
    • Use Food labels mode to quickly identify packaged foods by their label, in addition to scanning barcodes. Available in more than 20 countries.
    • Capture a whole page of text or handwriting with Documents mode.
    • Use Currency mode to identify banknotes quickly and reliably, with support for US Dollars, Euros, and Indian Rupees.
    • Explore mode (beta) offers information about your surroundings by identifying objects and people and reading signs.
    Lookout is available in more than 20 languages, and runs on devices with Android 6 and above. Devices with 2GB or more RAM are recommended.
    Learn more about Lookout in the Help Center:
    https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/9031274

  • Version2023-10-26
    10/26/2023

    A visual assistant to help people with vision loss explore the world

    Update Log

    • Get detailed image descriptions, and ask questions, using the new AI-powered Question & Answer feature in Images mode. Available in the US, UK and Canada, English only.
    • Personalize Lookout’s audio and visual reading tools to work best for you.
    • Text mode is faster, more reliable, with improved reading order.
    • 11 more languages including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Ukrainian.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    Lookout uses computer vision to assist people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily. Using your phone’s camera, Lookout makes it easier to get more information about the world around you and do daily tasks more efficiently like sorting mail, putting away groceries, and more.
    Built with guidance from the blind and low-vision community, Lookout supports Google’s mission to make the world’s information universally accessible to everyone.
    Lookout has six modes for a variety of activities:
    • NEW: Use Images mode to describe the contents of an image. The new Image Q&A feature offers detailed description of images plus the ability to ask questions via voice and text.(Available in English in US, UK and Canada only).
    • Use Text mode to quickly skim text and hear it read aloud — for doing things like sorting mail and reading signs.
    • Use Food labels mode to quickly identify packaged foods by their label, in addition to scanning barcodes. Available in more than 20 countries.
    • Capture a whole page of text or handwriting with Documents mode.
    • Use Currency mode to identify banknotes quickly and reliably, with support for US Dollars, Euros, and Indian Rupees.
    • Explore mode (beta) offers information about your surroundings by identifying objects and people and reading signs.
    Lookout is available in more than 20 languages, and runs on devices with Android 6 and above. Devices with 2GB or more RAM are recommended.
    Learn more about Lookout in the Help Center:
    https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/9031274

  • Version2023-08-18
    08/18/2023

    A visual assistant to help people with vision loss explore the world

    Update Log

    • Images mode (beta) can summarize and offer detail about still images.
    • In Text and Documents mode, improved reading order for menus, receipts, and other formatted text.
    • In Explore mode, Lookout detects objects more accurately.
    • In Food Labels mode, Lookout recognizes many more food products in Brazil and India.
    • New sound design in Documents mode.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    Lookout uses computer vision to assist people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily. Using your phone’s camera, Lookout makes it easier to get more information about the world around you and do daily tasks more efficiently like sorting mail, putting away groceries, and more.

    Built with guidance from the blind and low-vision community, Lookout supports Google’s mission to make the world’s information universally accessible to everyone.

    Lookout has six modes for a variety of activities:

    • NEW: Images mode (beta) describes the contents of an image, offering both a summary and detail.

    • Use Text mode to quickly skim text and hear it read aloud — for doing things like sorting mail.

    • Use Food labels mode to quickly identify packaged foods by their label, in addition to scanning barcodes. Available in more than 20 countries.

    • Capture a whole page of text or handwriting with Documents mode.

    • Use Currency mode to identify banknotes quickly and reliably, with support for US Dollars, Euros, and Indian Rupees.

    • Explore mode (beta) offers information about objects in your surroundings.

    Lookout is available in more than 20 languages, and runs on devices with Android 6 and above. Devices with 2GB or more RAM are recommended.

    Learn more about Lookout in the Help Center:
    https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/9031274

  • Version2022-06-01
    06/01/2022

    A visual assistant to help people with vision loss explore the world

    Update Log

    • Images mode (beta) can summarize and offer detail about still images.
    • In Text and Documents mode, improved reading order for menus, receipts, and other formatted text.
    • In Explore mode, Lookout detects objects more accurately.
    • In Food Labels mode, Lookout recognizes many more food products in Brazil and India.
    • New sound design in Documents mode.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    Lookout uses computer vision to assist people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily. Using your phone’s camera, Lookout makes it easier to get more information about the world around you and do daily tasks more efficiently like sorting mail, putting away groceries, and more.

    Built with guidance from the blind and low-vision community, Lookout supports Google’s mission to make the world’s information universally accessible to everyone.

    Lookout has six modes for a variety of activities:

    • NEW: Images mode (beta) describes the contents of an image, offering both a summary and detail.

    • Use Text mode to quickly skim text and hear it read aloud — for doing things like sorting mail.

    • Use Food labels mode to quickly identify packaged foods by their label, in addition to scanning barcodes. Available in more than 20 countries.

    • Capture a whole page of text or handwriting with Documents mode.

    • Use Currency mode to identify banknotes quickly and reliably, with support for US Dollars, Euros, and Indian Rupees.

    • Explore mode (beta) offers information about objects in your surroundings.

    Lookout is available in more than 20 languages, and runs on devices with Android 6 and above. Devices with 2GB or more RAM are recommended.

    Learn more about Lookout in the Help Center:
    https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/9031274

  • Version2022-05-21
    05/21/2022
    Size:Varies with device

    A visual assistant to help people with vision loss explore the world

    Update Log

    • In Documents mode, handwriting recognition is now available for all Latin-alphabet languages(Vietnamese experimental). Visit Documents mode to try it now!
    • In Currency mode, Lookout can now identify Euros and Indian Rupees.
    • Available on more Android devices than ever!

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    Lookout uses computer vision to assist people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily. Using your phone’s camera, Lookout makes it easier to get more information about the world around you and do daily tasks more efficiently like sorting mail, putting away groceries, and more.
    Built with guidance from the blind and low-vision community, Lookout supports Google’s mission to make the world’s information universally accessible to everyone.
    Lookout has five modes for a variety of activities:
    • Use Food Labels mode (beta) to quickly identify packaged foods by their label, in addition to scanning barcodes. Available in more than 20 countries.
    • Read a whole page of text with Documents mode, now with support for handwriting. Take a photo of a document, and Lookout will scan the text, so that it can be read aloud by your screen reader or magnified on your phone.
    • Use Text mode to quickly skim text and hear it read aloud — for doing things like sorting mail.
    • Use Currency mode to identify banknotes quickly and reliably, with support for US Dollars, Euros, and Indian Rupees.
    • Explore mode (beta) offers information about objects in your surroundings.
    Lookout is available in more than 20 languages, and runs on devices with Android 6 and above. Devices with 2GB or more RAM are recommended.
    Learn more about Lookout in the Help Center:
    https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/9031274

  • Version2022-05-17
    05/17/2022
    Size:Varies with device

    A visual assistant to help people with vision loss explore the world

    Update Log

    • In Documents mode, handwriting recognition is now available for all Latin-alphabet languages(Vietnamese experimental). Visit Documents mode to try it now!
    • In Currency mode, Lookout can now identify Euros and Indian Rupees.
    • Available on more Android devices than ever!

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    Lookout uses computer vision to assist people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily. Using your phone’s camera, Lookout makes it easier to get more information about the world around you and do daily tasks more efficiently like sorting mail, putting away groceries, and more.
    Built with guidance from the blind and low-vision community, Lookout supports Google’s mission to make the world’s information universally accessible to everyone.
    Lookout has five modes for a variety of activities:
    • Use Food Labels mode (beta) to quickly identify packaged foods by their label, in addition to scanning barcodes. Available in more than 20 countries.
    • Read a whole page of text with Documents mode, now with support for handwriting. Take a photo of a document, and Lookout will scan the text, so that it can be read aloud by your screen reader or magnified on your phone.
    • Use Text mode to quickly skim text and hear it read aloud — for doing things like sorting mail.
    • Use Currency mode to identify banknotes quickly and reliably, with support for US Dollars, Euros, and Indian Rupees.
    • Explore mode (beta) offers information about objects in your surroundings.
    Lookout is available in more than 20 languages, and runs on devices with Android 6 and above. Devices with 2GB or more RAM are recommended.
    Learn more about Lookout in the Help Center:
    https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/9031274

  • Version2022-01-25
    01/25/2022
    Size:Varies with device

    A visual assistant to help people with vision loss explore the world

    Update Log

    • In Documents mode, handwriting recognition is now available for all Latin-alphabet languages(Vietnamese experimental). Visit Documents mode to try it now!
    • In Currency mode, Lookout can now identify Euros and Indian Rupees.
    • Available on more Android devices than ever!

    Screenshots
    App Description

    Lookout uses computer vision to assist people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily. Using your phone’s camera, Lookout makes it easier to get more information about the world around you and do daily tasks more efficiently like sorting mail, putting away groceries, and more.
    Built with guidance from the blind and low-vision community, Lookout supports Google’s mission to make the world’s information universally accessible to everyone.
    Lookout has five modes for a variety of activities:
    • Use Food Labels mode (beta) to quickly identify packaged foods by their label, in addition to scanning barcodes. Available in more than 20 countries.
    • Read a whole page of text with Documents mode, now with support for handwriting. Take a photo of a document, and Lookout will scan the text, so that it can be read aloud by your screen reader or magnified on your phone.
    • Use Text mode to quickly skim text and hear it read aloud — for doing things like sorting mail.
    • Use Currency mode to identify banknotes quickly and reliably, with support for US Dollars, Euros, and Indian Rupees.
    • Explore mode (beta) offers information about objects in your surroundings.
    Lookout is available in more than 20 languages, and runs on devices with Android 6 and above. Devices with 2GB or more RAM are recommended.
    Learn more about Lookout in the Help Center:
    https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/9031274

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