iStudiez Pro and iOS 8: Roadmap

By iStudiez Team September 19, 2014

We are writing this quick message to update everyone as for the upcoming update of iStudiez Pro for iOS 8.

Right now the release candidate is almost fully tested and we hope to submit the new version 1.7.8 this weekend (then we should wait for Apple to approve, as always). Note that current version available in the App Store was released prior to the release of iOS 8, so of course it might be not that compatible with it. Upcoming version 1.7.8 will fix issues that are now bugging the app when it is used on iOS 8.

After that you should expect one more update that will host new features particularly implemented for smoother use of the app on iOS 8.

P.S. iStudiez Pro 1.7.8 will only support iOS 7/8 and will additionally support iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Update:
iStudiez Pro iOS 8 compatible update has been submitted for review. Commonly it takes up to week for the app to be approved by Apple.

Update 2:
After the previous update of iStudiez Pro was released we received lots of emails and complaints about the app’s incompatibility with iOS 8. We do read your tweets and comments on our Facebook page and blog, and we decided to remind you a bit how things are.

iStudiez Pro only supports the official iOS/OS X releases, so we never released any betas and do not plan to do so in the future.
Once the update is ready it is tested on ALL iOS and OS X betas and on the official release. If everything is OK the update is sent to Apple for review. And since that moment all we can do is wait for approval (just like all of you guys). iStudiez Team is not able either to foresee or affect the approval timeline. Neither complaints, nor open letters will make Apple work faster. They are already doing their work as fast as they can.

With the major iOS/OS X release lots of apps are usually updated, and each is awaiting for approval. Sometimes the queue goes faster, but if no such luck then we need to be patient.

Thank you for understanding.

Finally, the latest update is approved and released, so please update your reviews, this will inspire us further.

Yannik Ehlert

Does this app update fully support the iPhone 6?
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hi Yannik!
  
  Yes, it is going to be iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus compatible update.
Jonathan

Will you add a Notification Center widget in an upcoming update (showing the current/next class and maybe upcoming exercises)? I’d absolutely love that!
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hi Jonathan!
  
  Yes, we are going to implement this feature, but not in the nearest update.
Sander

Can I still sync my lessons and assignments with iStudiez Pro Cloud on iPod 4th generation iOS 6 and on iPad 3rd generation iOS 8 both?

I hope you support.
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Yes, definitely
Tim

“Note that current version available in the App Store was released prior to the release of iOS 8, so of course it might be not that compatible with it.”

I don’t get it. Don’t you get the pre release as a developer and early access to the sdk and xcode?
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hi Tim!
  
  The phrase means that the current version of iStudiez Pro may not work properly on iOS 8.
  iOS 8 compatible update is going to be released in the nearest future.
- NeoLegends
  
  Yes, you usually get pre-release access to iOS SDKs before the release. This is to allow the app developers to incorporate all the new features before the new OS version launches. And when the new OS is released, the users can use the new features immediately.
Fail Fayzullin

Have you already published the ios 8 version of istudiez pro on iPad?
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hello!
  
  No, it is not published yet.
  We will inform once it is released.
Emirikol

Did you send it to apple? I begin my classes tomorrow and it doesn’t work on iOS 8!!!!
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hello!
  
  iOS 8 compatible update is going to be released soon.
Fedya

Hey, just updated to iOS 8 on my IPad mini and there is a big problem.
I can’t edit lessons that already created. Then I click edit the app stucks and do not respond. Please help me!
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hello!
  
  iStudiez Pro iOS 8 compatible update will be released in the nearest future.
  
  Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and on our blog to stay updated.
  We will inform once the update is released.
Stealth

Hope yall get the update pushed out soon! The app does not work well in iOS 8.
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hello!
  
  iStudiez Pro iOS 8 compatible update will be released in the nearest future.
ana

How long until this is done? It’s Monday now I’ve started uni and bought the app yet still isn’t working with the ios8 update.
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hi Ana,
  
  iStudiez Pro iOS 8 compatible update will be released in the nearest future.
  Please accept our apologies for any inconveniences you may suffer.
Stealth

Love your guys’ apps! Keep up the good work!
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Thanks!
Shaunak

Could you please consider having different grade systems for different classes? For instance my math classes are cumulative point based, while my English class works by weighted percentage. I would really like to not have to adapt my grades to fit one system.
- Charles
  
  This would be a great idea! It would help me also! I have the same problem!
Enrique

Hi.

It is really important this update because the app is not working well on iOS 8. I had to buy your Windows version, which it is a bit expensive in a country that has to survive with less than 5 dollars a day.

Also I really want to suggest the addition of an assistance control and to improve the notes so we could get a full picture and control of our grades, etc.

Thanks.
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hi Enrique!
  
  Thank you for the suggestion!
Rebecca

Love this app for fast organization on my iPhone, but wish that I could attach a syllabus to each class or have a larger section for notes to paste in the syllabus when using it on my laptop. For $9.99, I really expected a little more from the Mac app.

I have seen similar requests in the past, so I hope you will consider it for future updates!
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hi Rebecca!
  
  Thank you for the suggestion.
  - Sean Dales
    
    I second this suggestion. The ability to attach notes or a syllabus to a class is the only functional feature I feel is missing.
Gianluca Punzo

Hello first of all keep up the good work, i love the app, second, how long does it usually take for Apple to approve an app or update?

Thanks!
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hello,
  
  It takes from a couple of days to a week or more to review the app.
  
  Hope to be helpful.
Robin

Finally i got my new Timetable but i cant copy it in iStudiez because the app crashes every time :(.
Please make it compactible to io8 as soon as possible.
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hi Robin!
  
  We plan to release the update in the nearest future.
Akevian

Will the iOS 8 update have Siri integration? For example, if I ask her when is my next class or exam she’d be able to tell me? Or is that beyond you scope and strictly an Apple thing.
Pascal

I am waiting for the update for ios 8…what does ‘in the nearest future’ exactly mean?? Tomorrow or when??
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hello,
  
  We have already submitted the update for review.
  Commonly it takes up to week to approve the app.
Fail Fayzullin

Please consider implementing percentage into the tasks section. Most of the time people have a number of assingments at once and it’s be so wonderful to show how many percent have I already done.
Thanks a lot for your app!!!
- iStudiez_Team
  
  HI Fail!
  
  Please email us to support(at)istudentpro(dot)com, describe in a more detailed way how you suggest this feature to work.
Shaunak Puri

Please also consider creating a widget for notification with assignments for the next day or something like that!
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Pro Team
  
  Hello!
  
  This feature may be implemented in the future updates of the app.
  - Calvin Rai
    
    A widget would be amazing!
C

Please fix the lite version, I’m not able to add an new course to it.
George

Dear iStudiez Team,

I cannot add a class schedule to my course. I hope that this buff will get fixed soon.

Also, I would very much appreciate it if the GPA score for semesters and overall can be displayed in two decimal places instead of one.

Regards,
George
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Team
  
  Hi George!
  
  The issue you refer to will be fixed in the future updates of the app.
Shaunak Puri

Please consider having different grade systems for different classes? For instance my math classes are cumulative point based, while my English class works by weighted percentage. I would really like to not have to adapt my grades to fit one system.
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Team
  
  Hi Shaunak!
  
  Thank you for the suggestion!
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hi Shaunak!
  
  Thank you for the suggestion!
Fromero24

Por favor les pedimos los usuario que actualicen la aplicación no creémos que tarden tanto tiempo en poner la actualización de la App Store , lleva meses y meses IOS 8 desde sus betas para que lo hayan probado y ser de los primeros en poner la nueva versión, si fuera gratis lo aceptaría pero hemos pagado y espero que digan cuando se podrá solcuionar este problemas
- iStudiez_Team
  
  iStudiez Pro iOS 8 compatible update has already been submitted for review.
  Commonly it takes up to week for the app to be approved by Apple.
Doris Hovinga

I still experience problems with the app, could you please state when the update will be released? Don’t say nearest future.. A time frame please!
- Cinya Lin
  
  Me too. “add periodical class” still crash with the app. Could you please state when the update will be released? Don’t say nearest future!!!
  - https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Team
    
    Hi Cinya!
    
    The new update has already been submitted for review.
    As of now we are awaiting for Apple to approve the app.
    
    We will inform once it is approved (commonly it takes up to week).
  - iStudiez_Team
    
    The new update has been submitted for review.
    We are not able to affect the approval time.
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Team
  
  Hi Doris!
  
  The new update has already been submitted for review.
  As of now we are awaiting for Apple to approve the app.
  
  We will inform once it is approved (commonly it takes up to week).
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hi Doris!
  
  The new update has already been submitted for review.
  As of now we are awaiting for Apple to approve the app.
  
  We will inform once it is approved (commonly it takes up to week).
Kris

It would be nice if there was a feature where you could easily add misc events just for the day to the planner. rather than “add a class, exam or holiday” Just a suggestion!
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Team
  
  Hi Kris!
  
  Thanks, we will think about it.
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hi Kris!
  
  Thanks, we will think about it.
Cinya Lin

“add periodical class” still crash with the app. Could you please state when the update will be released? Don’t say nearest future!!!
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hi Cinya!
  
  The new update has already been submitted for review.
  As of now we are awaiting for Apple to approve the app.
  
  We will inform once it is approved (commonly it takes up to week).
Claudia Almeida

I really can’t use the istudiez pro with ios8. When are you realeasing the update?
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Team
  
  Hi Claudia!
  
  The new update has already been submitted for review.
  As of now we are awaiting for Apple to approve the app.
  
  We will inform once it is approved (commonly it takes up to week).
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hi Claudia!
  
  The new update has already been submitted for review.
  As of now we are awaiting for Apple to approve the app.
  
  We will inform once it is approved (commonly it takes up to week).
Cormac

Hi this is a great app and perfect for a busy university student! I have one suggestion, in the “Assignments” tab, there should be a way to check once you have completed the assignment then input the grade later once you have received it. Instead of having notifications of assignments being overdue, when really you just haven’t received a grade for it yet. Thanks!
- https://istudentpro.com iStudiez Team
  
  Hi Cormac!
  
  We will think about it. Thanks!
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hi Cormac!
  
  We will think about it. Thanks!
Daniel

Same people says: “Don’t say nearest future.. A time frame please!” It’s impossible to know, Apple takes up to week to approve the app. The question is: What day you sent the app? (Exactly), and with this information we can get an idea of what day it will be published.
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hi Daniel!
  
  The update has been submitted on the 25-th of September.
  Commonly it takes up to week, but we are not able to affect the approval time.
James Wayne

I cannot add regular/single class or exam. When I try to do this, app is not responding, and I have to close it.
It happens in the paid version and lite. Please remove this bug. Thank you, i love your app, but now i can’t use it
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hi James!
  iStudiez Pro update for iOS has been approved and it is already available in the App Store.
- Neel Sikka
  
  Is this bug fixed for you?
  - James Wayne
    
    Yes, everything is 100% working! Thank you very much, for your care!
    - Neel Sikka
      
      oh I was wondering because it still isn’t working for me… did you update and it was fixed automatically?
      - James Wayne
        
        Ok :D, I was only update the app, I have 16 gb ipad 3. Try to reset your device, you can have bad files on your ipad/iphone. If doesn’t work, buy a tank and drive to the company of istudiez.
      - Neel Sikka
        
        I just deleted it and reinstalled it. It worked perfectly. Thanks a lot man! Next step I have to buy a tank 😛
      - James Wayne
        
        You’re welcome!
Hunter Dulaney

It’s been 2 weeks since this was posted… Do we have any updates?
- Daniel
  
  They post me that the update was uploaded on September 25. I am also a Developer of my own apps and I have a lot of experience on uploading apps for review. Right now, all Developers are sending their apps to Apple for review (for iOS 8 compatibility). I think that the update is gong to be released next week.
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hello!
  iStudiez Pro update for iOS has been approved and it is already available in the App Store.
Justyna Harbat

Yes, but they have a lot of time to work with ios8 beta for prepare and remove any problems. Now app is not to use, and it’s too big fail…
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hi Justyna!
  iStudiez Pro update for iOS has been approved and it is already available in the App Store
calvin

IT’S HERE!!!! YAAAAAY! Just updated to 1.7.8 right now. Works like a charm now.
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Thank you!
Justíno

Ever since I updated to the newest version that came out over the weekend, I haven’t been able to open the app, because it crashes when loading the app! I even tried deleting the app, and it still doesn’t work! I’m using it on an iPad with retina desplay (3rd generation) am I the only one with this problem? I need it to be fixed soon!!!
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hi Justino!
  Please email us to support(at)istudentpro(dot)com, we will try to assist you.
Guest

No recibo notificaciones de la aplicacion ninguna.
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Please email us to support(at)istudentpro(dot)com, we will try to assist you.
Mario

I do not receive any notifications from the application, let me know if I have no work or school hours, fix the error.

data:

iStudiez PRO 1.7.8

iPhone 4S

iOS 8.0.2
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hi Mario!
  Please email us to support(at)istudentpro(dot)com, we will try to assist you.
Johnny

I have an iPhone 5 and love this app. I thought when I purchased the app for my MacBook pro and set up the cloud syncing I could sync the info on my iPhone app with the laptop app. It doesn’t work for me. Let me know what the deal is. Thanks!
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hi Johnny!
  
  Please email us to support(at)istudentpro(dot)com, we will try to assist you.
Marta

Me han regalado la aplicación, he canjeado el regalo en el ipad y lo quiero instalar también en el iphone 4s y en el app store me sale como que lo tengo que volver a pagar, alguna solución???

Gracias!
- iStudiez_Team
  
  Hi Marta!
  
  Please contact Apple Support Team for the assistance.
  We are the developers of iStudiez Pro and have no possibility to affect the maintenance of the App Store.