iStudiez Pro for Mac version 1.0.5 available in the Mac App Store

First we would like to apologize before those of you who experienced problems with sync in previous version of the app. Here is what we’ve done to address existing issues:

  • Fixed “Sync from Mac” behavior
  • Added Sync to Server command allowing to force sync to the server all the data available in iStudiez Pro for Mac
  • Fixed problem when the app loses data after quitting
  • Fixed GPA calculation based on Percent Grading Scale

IMPORTANT: those users who lost the app data on their iOS devices after updating to version 1.0.4, but still have the data on their Macs will need to use new command Sync to Server. Here is what you need to do:

  1. From the iStudiez Pro menu bar, choose Data
  2. While in Data menu, press and hold Option button on your keyboard
  3. You will see the command Sync To Server appearing in Data menu, click it

This will force sync all the data currently existing on your Mac to the server. After you sync on your iOS devices, you will be able to see all data back there.
ALSO NOTE: this solution will only help those who did not create any new Cloud Sync accounts in iStudiez Pro and who are currently using iStudiez Pro for Mac where all the data is present.

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iStudiez Pro for Mac update 1.0.4 submitted for approval

Since the release of version 1.0.3 we received numerous letters from you. Most were all about optimization of the app for Lion, but there were also some other issues that needed our attention. So we analyzed your feedback and worked to implement most claimed options and fix most common crashes.

The update 1.0.4 is already submitted for approval, now waiting Apple’s feedback.

What’s new:

  • Enhanced for OS X Lion: full screen support, basic restore (app will open where you left it)
  • Week view now supports overnight events as well as events that start before 4 a.m.
  • Data is saved to disk automatically when any change is made in the app
  • Added alert message to prevent occasional delete of courses and semesters

Fixed and improved:

  • Fixed synchronization of cancelled classes and exams
  • Fixed swapped actions for “Cancel Classes” and “Keep Cancelled” buttons
  • Fixed problem causing exams to be duplicated on several days in Overview
  • Fixed day change refresh
  • Fixed improper ordering of courses in Planner
  • Fixed bug preventing input of decimal credits
  • Improved drag & drop of classes in Planner
  • Improved assignments list layout
  • Minor improvements in localizations

 

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iStudiez Pro version 1.5.4 submitted to App Store

As there were some issues reported bugs in version 1.5.3 of iStudiez Pro, we investigated most of them and now delivering the solution.
Sorry to keep you waiting, but we decided to test it more than usual this time taking into account hot back-to-school season.

Fixed:

  • Issue when classes were not shown in Today view
  • Bug when exam notifications settings were not displayed
  • Crash when entering Percent Grading Scale view
  • Bug related to refresh of Semester view
  • Bug when days of week were not displayed in Week view
  • Bug when decimal points were rounded to one decimal after comma in GPA scale view
  • Occasional crashes during sync process
  • Issue when entering Instructor’s name from Korean keyboard.

Bonus feature:

  • Added Sync button in Today view for iPhone/iPod Touch
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Critical update submitted for both versions

After the latest update we bumped into the bug when users reported creation of long-lasting semesters caused the app to freeze. Short-lasting semesters could be created with not problem at all.

Funny that we could in no way reproduce this on our devices. We got to the idea that it might be territory related bug when we paid attention to the names of the users who sent us their complaints: after short investigation it appeared that all of them are located in the countries of Latin America (Brazil, Peru, Chile). Some more investigations, and we found out it was related to the daylight savings specifics in the Latin America.

There were more bugs reported by you and we appreciate all your comments and valuable input. So, we fixed it and submitted critical updates for both iOS and Mac versions.

iPhone/iPod and iPad version:

  • Fixed occasional crash on start after recent update
  • Fixed crash while creating regular schedule
  • Fixed crash related to overnight performance of the app
  • Fixed occasional crash while syncing
  • Fixed occasional crash in Calendar

Mac version:

  • Fixed crash related to overnight performance of the app
  • Fixed crash while creating regular schedule
  • Fixed occasional crash while syncing
  • Fixed weekdays control view for Lion

NOTE: if you experience any of the problems described above, do not delete the app, just wait for the update.

UPDATE: iStudiez Pro for Mac version 1.0.3 and iStudiez Pro 1.5.3 now available in the App Store.

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iStudiez Pro major update coming!

As many of you start to ask when is the update and what features you should expect, we decided it is time to share the news. So here is what we prepared for the nearest update to make you love the app even more:

iPhone/iPad/Mac:

  • you will finally be able to add grades to your exams
  • option to add partners to assignments is enabled again
  • added possibility to assign multiple instructors to classes
  • added option to assign instructors to exams
  • GPA scale for percents added
  • we added possibility to assign negative values for your grades (for our users in some European countries and Scandinavia)
  • maximum repeat period for a class is extended to 20 days, hopefully this will satisfy those of you who have weird schedules 🙂
  • cancelled classes will now sync normally
  • previously cancelled classes can be restored or optionally keep cancelled when you make any changes to the course schedule
  • BONUS: new icon added to choose from class type icons, also all passed exams will be marked with a cute icon showing the grade received.

iPhone/iPad only:

  • minimum required specification is extended for iOS 4.1
  • you will now be able to set the due date for assignments for the next class
  • we also added separate settings for exam notifications, for your convenience

iPad only:

  • you can now add iCal events from iStudiez Pro
  • we thought it would be more handy to add events from Overview, so  we added “+” button right there

Mac only:

  • quick look for class details and notes implemented (available if  you double click a class or press spacebar when the class is selected)
  • you will also be able to navigate week view using your keyboard
  • in Assignments view double click to add assignment

Also, thanks to your comments and reports the following bugs are now fixed:

  • notes to classes will no more be lost when changing any schedule details for particular course/class
  • settings sync fixed
  • overall performance improved
  • problem causing occasional events not to show in Calendar (Mac version)
  • occasional switch from letter grades to percent grades causing overall grade to be calculated incorrectly (Mac version)
  • hitting and viewing overlapping events in Week view (Mac version)
  • occasional crashes (Mac version)

Wow, that appeared to be the long list!
Right now we are finalizing some of the above listed features, proceed to overall testing on all devices and then will be ready to submit to the App Store.

UPDATE: iStudiez Pro version 1.5.2 (iOS) and version 1.0.2 (Mac OS) submitted for approval.
If you own both iOS and Mac versions of iStudiez Pro, remember to update both versions before syncing.

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Mac version: update 1.0.1 just submitted

Though the launch of iStudiez Pro for Mac was a success, but we still received a number of comments from you related to app’s features you wish to see in the app. So we decided to issue an quick update with what is at the same time easy and fast to add and will be useful to you:

  • Added option to select separate iCal calendars to show in iStudiez Pro
  • App will not quit when you close the main window
  • Added three finger swipe gestures for better navigation
  • Added option to copy/paste classes and exams in Planner
  • Added undo/redo option when editing text fields
  • Bonus: new icon for iCal Birthdays calendar 🙂

We also fixed a number of bugs related to app’s performance and stability:

  • Improved Planner performance
  • Improved overall stability of the app
  • Fixed option to edit weight names for assignments
  • Fixed sync feature for Mac OS X Lion Beta

In addition, almost all localizations of the app were reviewed and corrected.

UPDATE: iStudiez Pro version 1.0.1 now available in the Mac App Store

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Update 1.4.5 is on approval…

Hi guys, eight days ago we submitted the update 1.4.5 to the App Store and it’s been in review so far.

Just to let you know that we fixed the non-saving of locations/rooms/building in iStudiez Pro as well as occasional crash on iPhone 3G and iTouch 2G when launching the app or loading data backup.

We would like to address specially those who experience crashes on launch: please DO NOT reinstall the app, your data will not be lost and will be ok with the update.

We are sorry for the inconveniences brought by update 1.4.4

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Page Flip for iStudiez Pro – version 1.4.3 released

Just a quick note as we are totally into work now:

Added in iPad version
• Page flip
• Balloons on calendar with expanded schedule information

Fixed:
• Sample data notifications
• iCal multiple day events showing in iStudiez Pro (iOS 4)
• Crash while adding/cancelling holidays
• Corrections made to the German localization

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Version 1.4.2 submitted to the App Store

This is a minor update that only includes fixes of most annoying bugs that you complained about. So we fixed:

  • Ghost notifications
  • Crash while importing instructors from Contacts
  • Crash while viewing/tapping holidays in Calendar
  • Bug with delayed refresh of App Icon Badge

We’ll of course include some interesting new options in our next updates, we listed all the requests that you have sent to us so far in the order of preference and will do our best to introduce the most crucial and attractive first.

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Some notes on jailbreak…

We do not approve of using the jailbroken devices and here are some reasons:

  • Jailbreak contradicts EULA
  • Jailbreak is dangerous in terms of viruses and worms (it affects jailbroken iPhones running the SSH app with the default password)
  • Jailbreaking you device voids your warranty and you cannot expect any help from Apple if you start experiencing any hardware problems with your jailbroken device.

The above mentioned is not something that we as developers should be worried about as it is your decision and your responsibility. What’s most important is that jailbreak destabilizes your OS and leads to unpredictable performance problems.

Let us put it this way: we really messed it up with 1.3 and 1.3.1, but luckily 1.3.2 which got through approval very fast is stable and secure update. But despite it being stable and secure we still received hundreds of letters to our support with complaints about losing of data and crashes on launch of the app.

We were really surprised as we successfully managed to load on our devices the data backups that were sent to us with such complaints. And then it occurred to us that a jailbreak might not be something that we can just silently disapprove of (our devices are NOT jailbroken, you got it right).

You see, when we hear you lose your data, it makes us really worried about you as we understand how much you rely on iStudiez Pro and how much efforts you put into your studies.

Ok, so we found a buddy with a jailbroken iPod and tried loading one of the backups that we received. Yep, it crashed, all data deleted. Yep, a shock.

It took us a sleepless night to dig out the reason and when we turned the multitask app off, backups started to load normally.

So our solution to users who happen to have jailbroken devices and can’t load backup: restart your device in safe mode and load your data backup (it will load successfully).

That’s it guys. One simple app unapproved by Apple caused such problems for hundreds of people that we care about. Why don’t you just think it over taking into account that OS 4.0 will support native multitasking?

What upsets us the most is a number of negative reviews that were most likely written by users with jailbroken devices and may mislead the others and lower our motivation (which is not happening, but it might have and we are sure you don’t want that ;))…

Wow, finally we let it out, now getting back to finalizing sync feature….

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