Tag: iOS 6

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Embracing iOS 7

I wanted to post an update on what I’ve been doing recently.

I’m hard at work on the update to a universal app which will include retina iPad support. As I’m sure many of you know, Apple revealed iOS 7 at this year’s WWDC. I plan to release the universal app in conjunction with the release of iOS 7. I’ll be updating the app to version 2.0 and the UI will conform to Apple’s newest design principles. I know a lot of people don’t like the new design. I didn’t either, at first. However, after using it for a few weeks, I can assure you that the OS itself is much better and the new, “flat” design grows on you. I have a couple of preview shots to show you how things are coming along.

Please keep in mind that these are work-in-progress so they’ll almost certainly change at least a bit.

Version 2.0 will only support iOS 7 so you’ll have to upgrade to the new OS before you’ll be able to update the app. I’m going to be releasing the final version of 1.1 soon which will act as a preparatory bridge to version 2.0. The update (ver 1.1.3) will require iOS 6.

I’m going to complete the new iPhone version first because that’s what I’ll be using for daily testing. As soon as that’s done, I’ll start working on the iPad UI and will release some preview shots as soon as possible.

Please don’t hesitate to let me know what you think of the design and what kind of new features you might like to see in the new version.

Happy Studies!

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Version 1.04 Released

Version 1.04 should be live in the app store soon and has the following features:

  • Tweaked iOS 6 performance

  • Fixed card resetting from the card detail view

  • Added card copying during study sessions

  • Tweaked Upgrade restoring

The app should be a bit smoother on iOS 6 and will provide visual cues that it’s working in the background when syncing study dates or starting a study session.  You can also copy cards while studying and there have been a few minor bug fixes/tweaks as well.

I’m still waiting for my 4-inch device to arrive but as soon as it comes I’ll be able to properly test and release the next update which will support iPhone 5 and iPod Touch 5.

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iOS 6

iOS 6 came out today and I’ve noticed a few issues that I’ll try to get fixed as soon as possible.

First, it seems that touch tracking is a bit more sensitive now so touches that would’ve previously registered as taps are now registering as slight movements.  This may mean that you end up having to tap just a bit too carefully not to be annoyed.  Also, the way that background threads are processed seems a bit different as well so you might have a noticeable wait when starting a study session or syncing study dates but without any indication that the app is doing some work in the background.  I’ll try to get these two issues fixed in an update ASAP.  Unfortunately, an update to support the new 4-inch device screens will have to wait until my 5th generation device arrives which will be sometime in October.  Please let me know if you’ve noticed any other problems after upgrading to iOS 6.

Happy Studies!