1.17
2023-02-27
INTRODUCING: CITY TAGS
A new way to learn about convos + gatherings near you!
Now you can see exactly what Worlds are near you in-app. Scroll through the explore page to browse World prompts and their locations.
See a world near you? Be sure to check the “IRL” tab on your Explore page to see if any gatherings are happening in your area.
WANT TO PLAN A GATHERING IN YOUR CITY?
Head to your settings and tap “Create Gatherings” to schedule an in-person gathering in five minutes or less.
WHAT ARE GATHERINGS?
Gatherings are lowkey, low-stakes get togethers. It could look like getting folks together to color, read, chat, meditate, etc. Cute, simple ways to hang with homies you haven’t met yet.
Anyone can make a gathering in-app.
1.16
2023-02-17
WE’VE MADE IRL GATHERINGS EVEN EASIER TO FIND ON SOMEWHERE GOOD
INTRODUCING: THE IRL EXPLORE TAB
Instantly know what IRL gatherings are going on in your neighborhood. Tap the “IRL” tab at the top center of your explore screen to browse all upcoming Gatherings hosted by World Builders near you.
Find gatherings like book clubs, meditations, listening sessions and supper clubs in your city, led by other users.
Want to host a gathering in your city? Tap into settings to reserve a world!
ABOUT IRL GATHERINGS
Somewhere Good Gatherings are a way to connect offline and create intentional community in your city -- they're meant to feel more like a hangout, playtime or study circle; less like an “organized event”.
You don’t need to be a leader or an expert to host a gathering: all you need is the desire to show up and explore your curiosities with others!
Are you a Somewhere Good World Builder? Expand your world and bring conversations to life by creating an in-person gathering in your city.
Want to host a Somewhere Good Gathering in your city? Tap into settings to create a world!
1.15
2023-01-26
TALK IN APP & MEET UP IRL WITH LOCAL GATHERINGS.
INTRODUCING IRL GATHERINGS
Bring your digital convos to life. Somewhere Good Gatherings are a way to connect offline and create intentional community in your city -- they're meant to feel more like a hangout, playtime or study circle; less like an “organized event”.
You don’t need to be a leader or an expert to host a gathering: all you need is the desire to show up and explore your curiosities with others.
Want to host a Somewhere Good Gathering in your city? Tap into settings to create a world!
STAY UP TO DATE ON IRL GATHERINGS
Find an updated “IRL” section in the settings section of your app. The “Gatherings” tab will now take you to a list of IRL hangs in different cities, hosted by World Builders on the app.
Gatherings happen in third space physical locations, starting with Somewhere Good - Bedstuy located in Brooklyn NY! Gatherings are added all the time, so make sure to check back in. Take online convos offline for more connected, intimate and community-driven experiences.
CREATE GATHERINGS
Are you a Somewhere Good World Builder? Expand your world and bring conversations to life by creating an in-person gathering in your city.
We’ve updated the World Builder dashboard for you to easily schedule gatherings that seamlessly show up for all users in-app. Take your conversations to the next level in-person!
1.14
2022-11-18
Update your app to experience the newest version of Somewhere Good!
EVEN MORE WORLDS
Tap into 25+ worlds, all with their own unique vibe and daily topics. Tap into conversations around pleasure, gender, literature, hair, fitness and more! New worlds are being added every week! DM us to make your own.
WHOSE WORLD IS THIS
When entering a world, you can now see which user started that world. Say hey and give them their flowers if you see them leave a voice note!
TRANSCRIPTS TO THE FRONT
We’ve made transcriptions more visible and accessible. Don’t forget to add yours when leaving a voice note to keep Somewhere Good as accessible as possible.
UPDATED ACCESS IN SETTINGS
Add your email to your account through settings for improved future communication with Somewhere Good.
1.13
2022-11-15
Update your app to experience the newest version of Somewhere Good!
EVEN MORE WORLDS
Tap into 25+ worlds, all with their own unique vibe and daily topics. Tap into conversations around pleasure, gender, literature, hair, fitness and more! New worlds are being added every week! DM us to make your own.
WHOSE WORLD IS THIS
When entering a world, you can now see which user started that world. Say hey and give them their flowers if you see them leave a voice note!
TRANSCRIPTS TO THE FRONT
We’ve made transcriptions more visible and accessible. Don’t forget to add yours when leaving a voice note to keep Somewhere Good as accessible as possible.
UPDATED ACCESS IN SETTINGS
Add your email to your account through settings for improved future communication with Somewhere Good.
1.11
2022-09-21
If you thought you were Somewhere Good before, wait until you download the latest version of the app!
WELCOME 10 NEW WORLDS
Somewhere Good has welcomed TEN new user-created worlds onto the app! Explore the depths of cyberspace, tap into the realm of collective rest, imagine future visions and more with our new collection of worlds.
With more worlds, you can tap into more conversations. Find a world you love or discover new interests you didn’t even know you had!
HELLO SWIPE, GOODBYE SCROLL
We’ve made exploring worlds and prompts more playful, fun and interactive!
Open your Somewhere Good app each morning and swipe through prompts for the day before clicking into a world! Enjoy a highly visual experience, animated with GIFS and gradients to spark joy and inspiration.
OPEN & CLOSED WORLDS
We shouldn’t feel like we have to be online all the time. You’ll notice that worlds might be “away” and not opened for conversation.
In the app, you can now toggle between viewing only Open Worlds with live prompts to respond to, or All Worlds, where you can also view worlds that are away for the day.
UPDATED ACCESS IN SETTINGS
Want to reserve your OWN world on Somewhere Good? Pop into your settings to start the process.
Looking to see if any IRL gatherings are happening near you? In addition to viewing your Access Card, you can also view if any gatherings are popping up at a Somewhere Good community space.
1.10
2022-08-29
Minor bug fixes!
1.9
2022-06-20
NEW: Somewhere Good Access Card
- You now have a personal access card that will allow you into Somewhere Good community spaces around the world! Find your access card in settings and add to you Apple wallet for easy access.
- The first Somewhere Good community space is located in Brooklyn, NY and will be available for use Fridays-Sundays starting July 1, 2022. You will need to show your access card for free entry to the space.
UPDATED: Pronoun Fixes
- We’ve fixed a some bugs in the “Add Your Pronouns” section making for a smoother, faster process.
UPDATED: Animation Fixes
- We’ve updated the video animations on our onboarding and world screens to fix delays and errors, creating a smoother navigation experience with no crashes.
1.8
2022-05-23
We’re always working to make your experience on Somewhere Good more curious, communal, playful and safe. Here’s what to expect in this release:
Play All Replies
- You can now Play All replies to a voice note without having to manually click each reply! Enjoy a more continuous and uninterrupted listening experience.
- We’ve also added enhanced animation and navigation when listening to replies.
Attached Media
- You can now see if a reply has media attached without directly clicking on the voice note!
Easier Transcription Editing
- When reviewing your transcript before posting, you can now play and pause your voice note for easier, faster editing.
Making Space on the Path
- Because there are only 23 spots on each Path, we’ve limited a user’s ability to only leave one voice note on a Path, per world. You can always leave a reply within your voice note, or reply to others to keep the conversation going.
1.7
2022-05-16
Feature enhancements & bug fixes
1.6
2022-05-09
This week our app updates focus on deepening connection, allowing for more fluid conversation, providing you with more control around notifications and making it super easy to submit a prompt to start a conversation you want to hear!
Conversation Notifications
- We’ve created the ability for you to be notified anytime someone replies to any conversation you’re a part of, not just ones you’ve started. Keep the replies flowing without forgetting to check before they disappear!
- We also want to ensure you can take a step back from a conversation when you need. You’re now able to also mute specific conversations.
Rating Somewhere Good
- If you’re enjoying your time on Somewhere Good, you can now clickthrough in the app’s setting to rate us in the App Store! We love hearing your experiences and continually building for your joy.
Submitting a prompt
- And last but not least, we want to hear what you want to talk about. You can now go into your settings and submit a Prompt Seed Suggestion. Don’t forget to check back to see if your prompt goes live in a world!
Updating account preferences
- All permissions and notifications now live in your iOS settings so you’ll be able to update your preferences whenever you need to ensure you’re having the experience you want.
- If you’re not enjoying your time on Somewhere Good, we’ve added the ability to simply delete your account in the app’s settings.
1.5
2022-05-02
Bug fixes and improvements.