We updated memo create view for smoother experience! Also taking photos and videos seamlessly adds to the native photo app now, so you can look back on the memories over there as well!

Your memories are now in the palm of your hand, so you can look back on them too. The map of your walk sits on top, with your photos and videos below. And of course AirPlay and HDMI still work as before: connect a big screen with your friends and family! Thank you always for your support!

Shelving a memo no longer rewrites its exported markdown files. Thank you for your support!

Shelve memos you're done with instead of deleting them, and watch a live waveform confirm your voice is being picked up while you record. Thank you always for your support!

The lock screen widgets got a visual refresh. Recording widgets now show a waveform with their language — あ, A, N — instead of three identical microphones, and the photo memo widget has a clearer icon that fits the smallest circular slot too. Thank you always for your support!

You snap a photo of a page to save one paragraph — and text recognition hands you the whole thing. You'd end up reading through text you never asked for just to delete it. Not anymore. Now you can crop before recognizing: drag the frame over just the part that matters, run recognition on that area alone, and what lands in your memo is only the text you wanted. Thank you for your support!

Sharing a memo used to send only its words. Now the photos and videos you captured can travel with them. Thank you for your support!

Smoother scrolling — if your memo list has grown into the hundreds, it now glides instead of stuttering. Thank you always for your support!

## Text from Photos A passage from the book you're reading, a poster glimpsed on a walk, a handwritten note on a café table — moments worth keeping that don't always arrive as your own words. Snap a photo, open it, and tap "Recognize." The text drops straight into your memo. Japanese, English, and Dutch are supported. There's a vertical mode for tategaki for Japanese novels, poetry collections, and traditional signs. ## A Closer Look at Your Photos Photos in the full screen view now pinch and pan the way they do in the iOS Photos app. Useful for reading the small print on a page you snapped, or finding the detail in a landscape shot. Works in the memo list, the map pin gallery, and the post-capture preview.

Take memo photos without the shutter sound. Sleeping kids, napping pets, and quiet cafés won't be disturbed, and you won't feel awkward capturing a moment in public. Hope you enjoy!

It’s been more than three whole weeks since our last version update! Sorry for the wait…but we have a BIG Sanpou update to share. The new Sanpou 2.3.9 features updates inspired by our recent trip to Vietnam. We wanted a way to capture footage as it happened with as little friction as possible. We devised a way to easily capture conversations, photos, videos, and even background noise so we could enjoy the moment while documenting it forever. Sanpou 2.3.11 lets you: - Add multiple photos/video to your memos - Record background noise with the ambient sound feature, letting you audibly relive your memo - Start your memo with a photo or video from your Lock Screen - Navigate the app smoothly with an updated Home Screen - Showcase your memos on the big screen through airplay or HDMI with Presentation Mode These updates allow for more flexibility, add richness to your memos, and let you share privately with friends and family. Hope you enjoy!

- Conversation Recording (Beta) Some of the best memos come out of conversations on a walk — with a friend, with yourself thinking out loud. Turn on Conversation mode and Sanpou will record and transcribe the whole thing, then attach it to your memo automatically. It's still in beta, so transcripts can be a little rough — we've added a small banner in the app as a gentle reminder. - A New Memo Detail View Tap into any memo to open a focused view with a sticky audio player that stays put as you scroll. Read the transcript and jump to the exact spot in the audio to check what you actually said — a little supplement for clearer memory. - Polish and Stability Small improvements throughout the app to make everyday capture feel smoother. Thank you for using Sanpou — we'd love to hear what you think!

- Weather at a Glance Ever tried to recall a memo but couldn't quite place it? Weather is one of those subtle cues that brings a moment back — "that idea I had on the rainy walk home." Starting with this update, every new memo automatically captures the current weather. You'll see a weather icon in the memo list, and you can filter by weather on the map. Note: weather data is recorded for new memos going forward; existing memos won't have weather info. - Dutch Language Support Sanpou now supports Dutch. Switch to Dutch in settings to record voice memos, and there's a dedicated lock screen widget for quick Dutch recordings too. - Bug Fix Fixed a bug where the circular lock screen widget wouldn't start transcribing.Thank you for using Sanpou and we'd love to hear what you think!

- Manual Text Input and Lock Screen Widgets We added a "Type a Memo" button with keyboard auto-focus for quick entry in quiet settings. Also we support a lock screen button for this as well. As always one tap away from capturing your idea! - Shortcuts & Siri Added "Type a memo" AppIntent and deep link support (sanpou://memo?action=startTextMemo) so you can integrate with Siri now!

- Smarter Map Pins Nearby memos now automatically group into blue cluster markers with counts. Zoom in to see individual pins, or zoom out to get the big picture at a glance. - See Memo Details Right on the Map Tap any red pin to pull up a detail card at the bottom. Drag it up if you want to read more. - Filter Memos by Time New time slider at the top of the map. Slide the handles to show only the memos from a specific period. - Help Pages & Tips Hit the "?" icon on the memo list or map to see a quick guide of what everything does. First-time tips pop up to help you get started. Dismiss them once and they won't bother you again. - Send Us Feedback This app is built by a small solo team, but your voice matters a lot. There's now a feedback form built right into the app — find it in the help pages or settings. Bug reports, feature ideas, questions — anything is welcome!

[Beta] Apple Watch Integration - You can now transcribe audio directly from your Apple Watch. - Start recording with a single tap by adding our new widget to the Lock Screen on your watch. Custom Front Matter - Added support for custom front matter in exported Markdown files (currently supports adding keys only). Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where recording would unexpectedly stop when the device switched to the Lock Screen.

Now you can update memos anytime. Also we cleared settings menus for I/O for more transparency.

We've combined the step counter and memos page for a faster, more intuitive design.

We've made some improvements under the hood to make your experience with the app smoother and more reliable. - Faster Memo Saving: Your memos now save more quickly, so you can continue your walk without interruption. - Improved Recording Experience: We've enhanced the way we track your steps and location when you start a voice memo, making the process more seamless. Thank you for using our app! We are continuously working to improve your experience.

What's New: - We've refreshed our app icon with a new look! We hope you like it.

Sanpou v1.3 Release Notes We're happy to announce the release of Sanpou v1.3! This update introduces a new feature to keep you informed about the latest app updates. New Features * In-App Update Notifications: The app will now check for new versions on the App Store. If an update is available, you will be notified within the app, making it easy to stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements.

## Sanpou v1.2 Release Notes We are pleased to announce the release of Sanpou v1.2! This update includes many new features and improvements, most notably the addition of a map function. ### New Features * **Map Functionality**: You can now check the locations where you've created memos on a map. Multiple memos are automatically clustered, so you can see where your notes are at a glance. * **Home Spot Setting**: You can now register frequently visited places as a "Home Spot". * **English Language Support**: You can now switch the display language between Japanese and English in the settings screen. * **Improved Voice Recognition**: The accuracy of voice input has been enhanced, allowing for smoother memo creation. ### Improvements * The order of the tabs has been adjusted to display the map next to the memo tab. * The UI of the map screen has been improved for better usability. * Some older code has been replaced with newer versions to support the latest iOS. ### Bug Fixes * Fixed issues where the map would not update correctly or the display would be distorted. * Resolved an issue that caused the app to crash during specific operations. Thank you for continuing to use Sanpou.

Thank you for using Sanpou! This update includes significant improvements to the photo memo feature and overall app stability. Key Updates: Reliable Photo Memos: We've completely overhauled how photo memos are saved. Photos are now stored securely within the app, ensuring they always appear correctly in your memo list, regardless of your export folder settings. This resolves an issue where photos would sometimes fail to display. Smoother Exporting: Exporting memos with photos to external folders (like iCloud Drive) is now more reliable. The app first saves your content internally before exporting, making the process more robust. Performance Enhancements: We've made several under-the-hood improvements to optimize performance and reduce unnecessary processing, making the app feel faster and more responsive. Bug Fixes: This release also includes various bug fixes and stability improvements. We are committed to making Sanpou your perfect walking companion. We appreciate your continued feedback!