Topo v1.2 Release Notes
Learn how My Memo, Music Memo, questions from Scouter, and observation requests connect what you notice in town to your next discovery.
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v1.2
Topo v1.2 Documentation
Learn about the v1.2 experience, including My Memo, Music Memo, questions from Scouter, and observation requests.
Use My Memo
Learn how to add a My Memo to a card, when it can be published, and how dates, photos, and places are handled.
Use Music Memo
Learn how to save a song you hear in town as a Music Memo, including recognition and publishing conditions.
Answer Questions from Scouter
Learn how to answer questions shown by Scouter on a card, when they appear, and how answers are handled.
Ask Scouter to Observe
Learn how to request an observation from Scouter, including public visibility, request allowances, and observation results.
Try Topo
A guide to the basic actions you should know first when you start using Topo.
Create cards in Topo
Save what catches your attention in the city as a card so you can revisit it anytime and share it with others. This guide walks through the flow from creating a card to publishing and sharing it.
Profile and account
Learn about account linking, profile settings, user ranks, sign-out, and account deletion when using Topo.
When something goes wrong
If you run into trouble while using Topo, start here. This guide collects common issues and how to resolve them.
v1.1
Topo v1.1 Documentation
Review the new v1.1 experience, including Scouter, the map heatmap, public cards, and notifications.
What's New in Topo v1.1
Review the new v1.1 experience, including Scouter, the map heatmap, public cards, and notifications.
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Getting started
9 articlesTopo v1.2 Release Notes
Learn how My Memo, Music Memo, questions from Scouter, and observation requests connect what you notice in town to your next discovery.
Use My Memo
Learn how to add a My Memo to a card, when it can be published, and how dates, photos, and places are handled.
Use Music Memo
Learn how to save a song you hear in town as a Music Memo, including recognition and publishing conditions.
Answer Questions from Scouter
Learn how to answer questions shown by Scouter on a card, when they appear, and how answers are handled.
Ask Scouter to Observe
Learn how to request an observation from Scouter, including public visibility, request allowances, and observation results.
What's New in Topo v1.1
Learn about the new Scouter, map heatmap, and public card updates introduced in Topo v1.1.
View the v1.1 Intro Guide Again
Review what the Topo v1.1 intro guide explains about Scouter, the heatmap, and public cards.
Use Stream, My Cards, and Favorites in Topo
Learn the difference between Stream, My Cards, and Favorites, and when to use each list in Topo.
Get Started with Topo
Learn the main Topo screens and the basics of browsing, signing in, and moving into card creation.
Cards
7 articlesWhat Happens After You Post a Card?
Learn how public cards are shown, how they may trigger Scouter observations, and how contributors may appear on generated cards.
Automatic Card Text with Apple Intelligence
Learn how Apple Intelligence drafts card text from a photo and selected mood, and what happens when it is unavailable.
Create a Card in Topo
Learn how to create and save a card in Topo using photos, videos, text, and place information.
Publish a Card in Topo
Learn how to publish a card in Topo, stop publishing, republish within the active period, and recheck failures.
Share a Card in Topo
Learn how to share a Topo card with an image, video, or link, and what to check when share preparation is slow.
Publish and Share Cards in Topo
Learn the basic steps for creating a Topo card, saving it for yourself, then publishing or sharing it.
Create, Publish, and Share Cards in Topo
Learn the core flow for creating a card in Topo, saving it for yourself, then publishing or sharing it.
Map and places
4 articlesWhat Is Scouter?
Learn what Scouter observes in Topo and how public cards may contribute to generated Scouter cards.
About the Map Heatmap
Learn how to read the heatmap shown on the map in Topo v1.1 and how it relates to your current location.
Manage Favorite Places in Topo
Learn where to save a favorite place and how to rename, remove, and reorder saved places from your profile.
Use the Map and Places in Topo
Learn how current location, map center, and saved places affect the cards you see in Topo.
Profile
2 articlesNotifications
2 articlesTranslation
2 articlesAbout Automatic Translation When Publishing
Learn what is translated automatically when you publish a card, when it runs, and how it differs from High Quality Translation.
Use High Quality Translation in Topo
Learn how high quality translation works during publishing, how to prepare language data, and what to check when it is unavailable.
Troubleshooting
4 articlesWhat to Do When Cards Do Not Appear in Topo
Use this guide when Topo cards do not appear and you need to check the map center, location access, or network state.
What to Do When Sending Fails in Topo
Learn what to check when card sending fails in Topo, including drafts and retry options.
What to Do When Topo Notifications Do Not Arrive
Check this guide when push notifications or Live Activity are not appearing as expected in Topo.
Check Permissions and Network Issues in Topo
Use this guide when cards, posting, sharing, or notifications are not working as expected in Topo.
Account
3 articlesClear Cached Data in Topo
Learn what Topo stores in its cache and what clearing it does and does not remove.
Sign Out of Your Account
Learn what changes when you sign out, what returns when you sign back in, and how sign-out differs from deleting an account.
Check Account Deletion and Recovery in Topo
Learn what is removed during account deletion, what stays unavailable while deletion is pending, and what happens if you sign in again with the same account.