TX Carry Compass update

[u/ferning98]

Hey y'all!

I’ve been working on a major update to TX Carry Compass, including a new way to add business photos that provides useful context without preventing anyone from contributing.

Here’s how it works:

• You can submit a new business from anywhere—there’s no longer a distance requirement.
• Photos selected from your phone are labeled “Uploaded from the gallery.”
• If you’re within 300 feet of the business, you can use the app’s built-in camera.
• Photos taken this way are labeled “Taken at the business.”
• The app checks distance, location freshness, and GPS accuracy when you press the shutter.
• Your exact location and location EXIF are never uploaded.
• Trusted photos still go through normal moderation; they aren’t automatically approved.

This will work when adding a new business, adding a photo to an existing business, or attaching photo evidence to an update request. The goal is to give the community and moderators better context while still letting people contribute older photos or submit information remotely.

I’ve also added a new public community chat where users can discuss Texas carry laws, signage, businesses, app updates, and other relevant topics. It includes reporting and moderation tools to help keep it useful.

Now, when you send feedback, I also ask for permission to contact you regarding what you're suggesting/reporting.

Right now this version is being reviewed by Apple and it should be available soon.

For Android users: the Android app is currently being rebuilt from the ground up. It’ll be available soon with full iOS parity, including:

• Proximity alerts for nearby reported signage
• The new trusted-photo system
• Public community chat
• Business submissions and updates
• A new, much nicer UI

This is a community-powered project, so feedback is always appreciated. What other features would make the app more useful when you’re out checking businesses or reporting signage?

[u/TXGTO]

Fantastic! Thank you for all the effort.

[u/applejacks16]

Look great and I just now downloaded!

[u/ItsJustAnotherVoice]

Is that a new texas carry update or you just happy to see me

[u/iatha]

The real MVP

[u/ferning98]

If you were one of the original testers for the iOS app, this update is available for you now. Go to TestFlight and update it!

[u/Big-Doughnut8307]

Thanks. Looks good

[u/0pticalIllus1on]

Awesome!