Lookout

Lookout is a revolutionary application that leverages cutting-edge computer vision technology to provide invaluable assistance to individuals with low vision or blindness. Its innovative features are designed to empower users, enabling them to accomplish tasks more efficiently and independently in their daily lives. By harnessing the capabilities of your phone's camera, Lookout offers a seamless and intuitive way to gain access to vital information about your surroundings.

Crafted with input from the blind and low-vision community, Lookout reflects Google's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. The development process involved collaboration and feedback from individuals with diverse visual needs, ensuring that the app caters to a wide range of users. This collaborative approach underscores Google's mission to make the world's information universally accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities.

Lookout boasts six distinct modes, each tailored to specific activities and scenarios:

Images Mode: This innovative feature employs AI-powered image recognition to provide detailed descriptions of visual content. Whether it's identifying objects, scenes, or people, Images Mode offers valuable insights into the world around you. Moreover, the Image Q&A functionality allows users to ask questions about images via voice or text, enhancing the app's versatility and usability.

Text Mode: Text Mode enables users to quickly scan and listen to text read aloud. Whether you're sorting through mail, reading signs, or perusing documents, this mode facilitates effortless comprehension and accessibility.

Food Labels Mode: Ideal for grocery shopping, Food Labels Mode allows users to identify packaged foods by scanning their labels or barcodes. With support for over 20 countries, this feature streamlines the process of selecting and purchasing items, enhancing independence and convenience.

Documents Mode: Capturing entire pages of text or handwritten content is made easy with Documents Mode. Whether you're reading articles, notes, or printed materials, this mode ensures that important information is readily accessible and comprehensible.

Currency Mode: Currency Mode enables users to swiftly and accurately identify banknotes, supporting major currencies such as US Dollars, Euros, and Indian Rupees. Whether you're handling cash transactions or simply verifying the value of bills, this feature provides essential assistance.

Explore Mode (Beta): In its beta phase, Explore Mode offers insights about your surroundings by identifying objects, people, and reading signs. This mode enhances spatial awareness and facilitates navigation in unfamiliar environments, empowering users to navigate with confidence and independence.

Lookout is available in over 20 languages and is compatible with devices running Android 6 and above. For optimal performance, it is recommended to use devices with 2GB or more RAM. Additionally, users can access comprehensive assistance and guidance through the Help Center, which provides valuable resources and support to ensure a seamless user

What's New in the Latest Version 4.3_reveal_20230811.00_RC13 (arm64-v8a)

Last updated on Feb 23, 2024

• 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.