4.4
2023-10-23
For all users:
- Use new Forward and Back buttons to review recently scanned WayTags without re-scanning a tag.
- Bug fixes and settings improvements.
For organizations:
- WayPoint Location Notifications send push notifications to users when the app is near your site. Clicking on a location notification opens the WayAround app and displays your chosen WayTag content. Users can enable Location Notifications on the Settings page of the app.
- New reference content type makes it easier for organizations to display and edit content across multiple WayTags.
4.3
2023-05-30
- Share public WayTags via email or text using the new Share button at the bottom of the screen after reading a public WayTag.
- Receive a confirmation dialog when you change information on a WayTag.
- When editing a WayTag, org admins may save information with the click of a button, without tapping the device to a WayTag.
- Improved VoiceOver hints throughout the app.
- Bug fixes and improvements to different aspects of the app.
4.2.1
2023-04-12
Update to support upgrading directly from version 4.0 to version 4.2.
iOS App 4.2.0
2023-03-14
- Translation to Spanish and French
- Minor bug fixes and speed enhancements
4.1.1
2023-01-19
Minor update for editing on-demand tags.
4.1
2022-10-28
What's New
Enterprise-level security Update
- Single, common account across all WayAround properties: the mobile app, website, and portal (for public spaces administrators)
- Silently upgrade your current account on your first login
Speak WayTag
- New feature speaks WayTag descriptions or the entire content of a WayTag, without using VoiceOver
- Turn on the Speak WayTag feature on the settings page
4.0
2022-08-24
New ONBOARDING screens show features and benefits of using WayAround.
Support for using WayAround as a Guest when reading public WayTags.
- The Guest feature is ONLY available when reading public WaySigns and WayTags.
- A WayAround account supports personal and public WayTags and keeps your data securely backed up in WayCloud.
- Creating an account is FREE for personal users.
3.6.1
2022-07-03
An Important update that initiates a login with password to ensure public WayTags are displayed properly.
3.6.0
2022-06-28
New ‘Linking’ Features in this Release
* Universal Links are a powerful new way to trigger the display of a WayTag. Clicking a universal link on a web page or email from your phone will launch WayAround and display the content of a WayTag. It’s as if that WayTag was scanned with WayAround! Universal Links will power exciting new ways of interacting and enjoying WayAround in the future.
* In-App Links are similar to Universal Links but can be added to a WayTag! This enables jumping from one WayTag to another WayTag by simply tapping a link. In-App links will appear first on public WayTags you may encounter. In an upcoming release you will be able to create your own links between your WayTags to unlock new ways of using WayAround.
3.5.2
2022-06-12
Important update to support reading public WayTags you may encounter in businesses and public locations.
3.5.0
2022-05-20
This release enhances several visual and user interface elements.
- The app now works with dark mode, which is a feature that has been highly requested by our users.
- Detail Types are now called Detail Templates. The Detail Templates are now loaded from the cloud and backed up on the user’s device. This change allows more flexibility for future enhancements to Detail Templates.
- You now have a lot more options for interacting with images in WayAround. Images are available on public WayTags - like the tags on WayAround packaging. Pan and Zoom images with a single tap (or double tap if you’re using a screen reader). Long tap on an image to access the “More Options” context menu. (With a screen reader, double tap and hold on the image.) You can share and save an image from the context menu.
- The settings screen was polished to look even better and help you more easily access options.
- This release introduces background reading of NFC tags for compatible devices. This will allow you to read a WayTag without first opening the WayAround app. Background reading is supported only for certain public WayTags in this release. We plan to expand this in future releases. iPhone XS and later support background tag reading.
- Fixed: VoiceOver bugs throughout the app.
3.4.1
2022-04-07
Users will not notice many changes in this release. Most updates are to enhance background systems.
- Fixed occasional crash when logging out and logging back into the app.
3.4.0
2022-02-11
Users will not notice many changes in this release. Most updates are to enhance background systems.
- Fixed occasional crash upon login.
- Added email privacy policy to signup screen.
- Synchronized database updates to allow for expanded options for public information.
3.3.1
2021-12-15
DEVICE COMPATIBILITY.
WayAround works with the built-in functionality of iPhone 7 and above. For IPad users and users with older iPhones, use the WayLink Scanner. This external NFC scanner connects to your iPhone via bluetooth, and you can use it to scan WayTags and send the info to the WayAround app.
What's New
We now have full-screen iPad support!
This release fine-tunes several accessibility features.
- You can change the text size on the settings screen.
- The app now uses toggle switches instead of check boxes.
- The description is now a heading, so that VoiceOver users can easily navigate back to the top.
We also fixed a few bugs.
3.2.1
2021-03-12
Important update for all users. Corrects issues with 3.2.0 release when editing certain types of tag data that was created with older releases.
3.1.1
2020-10-26
This release is intended for all WayAround users and addresses issues with older phones and with VoiceOver. This version...
- Incorporates the newest NFC updates for iOS and corrects some issues that may occur on older phones without NFC capability (iPhone 6 or below with the latest iOS available for thos models)
- Voiceover issues introduced with iOS 14
- Removes the WayTag Information block (preview) when editing a WayTag
3.1.0
2020-07-16
New
* Users can now log in and log out of multiple accounts on their phone.
* WayCloud Sync Status indicator added to the app header bar alerting the user if their data is not being synced to WayCloud.
Improvements
* Numerous messages and labels were updated for clarity, helpfulness, and consistency.
* WayAround Accessibility Standards were applied more consistently throughout the app.
* Administrator access for public tags is more consistent and reliable for admin accounts.
* Addressed issues reported by users that could cause data loss or require restarting the app to correct the issue.
3.0.4
2020-02-13
• Support to format public WayTags.
• Patch to fixed reading packaging WayTags
• iOS13 compatibility updates.
• Fixed dictation bug.
• MAJOR UPDATE: Releases in the 3.0 family include an upgraded backend database to allow for public data and enhanced security.
• Write public information (Paid Service – learn more in the description below).
• New Detail Types for museums, brands, appointments, and business cards.
3.0.3
2020-01-24
• Patch to fixed reading packaging tags
• iOS13 compatibility updates.
• Fixed dictation bug.
• MAJOR UPDATE: Releases in the 3.0 family include an upgraded backend database to allow for public data and enhanced security.
• Write public information (Paid Service – learn more in the description below).
• New Detail Types for museums, brands, appointments, and business cards.
3.0.2
2019-10-09
• iOS13 compatibility updates.
• Fixed dictation bug.
• MAJOR UPDATE: Releases in the 3.0 family include an upgraded backend database to allow for public data and enhanced security.
• Write public information (Paid Service – learn more in the description below).
• New Detail Types for museums, brands, appointments, and business cards.
3.0.0
2019-09-19
• MAJOR UPDATE: Upgraded backend database allows for public data and enhances security.
• Add clickable hyperlinks.
• Click-to-dial phone numbers.
• Click-to-email contact addresses.
• Write public information (Paid Service – learn more in the description below).
• New Detail Types for museums, brands, appointments, and business cards.
2.3.0
2018-11-11
• New options for customizing details.
• Add a Custom Field to any detail type.
• Custom detail type including unlimited blank text fields.
• Enhancements for low-vision accessibility settings.
• Fixes to the account creation and password reset process.
2.2.2
2018-07-25
Update to improve reliability of WayLink connection.
Fixed issue with using the WayLink to write WayTags.
2.2.1
2018-06-30
Bug fix for item selection not working after screen timeout.
2.2.0
2018-06-02
Version 2.2.0 includes:
Bug fixes for connecting the WayLink.
Enhancements for WayTag writing consistency.
Development platform updates.
2.1.0
2018-05-01
- Bug fixes for account creation and log in.
- VoiceOver consistency enhancements.
- Detailed instructional text added for increased usability.
- Updated error messages to be more specific.
- Error messages auto timeout for ease of use.
2.0.0
2018-03-22
Streamlined user interface.
One primary screen to Read, Create, or Edit a WayTag.
Simplified editing of information stored on a WayTag.
Developer updated to Blind InSites, LLC.
VoiceOver enhancements.
1.0.3
2018-01-31
Updated password and account functionality.
Enhanced VoiceOver user experience.
Enhanced instructional text.