Version 0.0.8 of StudyArcade

Version 0.0.8; released on Saturday the 21st :)

• Improved ChinesePod synchronization to support pinyin characters properly
• When downloading or synchronizing facts, a new filter will now automatically be created for each package downloaded
• Tweaked the Flaschard settings page GUI to be a bit more intuitive
• Added internet connectivity detection for improved user interface

Version 0.0.7 of StudyArcade

Well, you all know the drill by now :) Version 0.0.7 should appear in Cydia shortly.

• Further improved memory management and speed when Sorting Facts
• Fixed a bug with the flipping of flashcards
• Fixed a crash bug when returning from the Flashcards screen
• Fixed a bug with some iPhones that did not have the Documents directory already created which caused the app to crash before it finished loading
  

Version 0.0.6 of StudyArcade

I just pushed another update to Cydia, in attempts to fix all remaining synchronization bugs (it should appear in Cydia within 24 hours, as usual). Here's the only major change:

• Completely re-worked Anki synchronization; stress-tested it with many many users provided Anki accounts with thousands of facts each. If you still have trouble with synchronization, please contact me.

Version 0.0.5 of StudyArcade

Version 0.0.5 of StudyArcade is now in Cydia. This is a mid-week release, and contains some bug fixes and minor improvements. The next scheduled release (for this weekend) will contain more new features and larger improvements.

• Flashcards have been improved to allow up to 10 lines of text/definition
• The time spent 'Shuffling Facts' has been GREATLY decreased
• Crash Bug when synchronizing has been fixed
• Crash Bug (when adding new facts) has been fixed (hopefully!)
  

Version 0.0.4 of StudyArcade

I just sent version 0.0.4 off to Cydia; here's the changes you can expect from this version:

• Minimized the Flashcard GUI and made tweaks to improve readability and usability
• Added a loading/splash screen on startup
• Added Tools in the Settings page, which can clean up HTML from facts and batch-change information on facts
• Added a new system where every 500 flashcards studied earns another download from the Discover section.
• Improved the Discover section GUI and general usability.
• Fixed a bug where deleting a card would, instead, duplicate it.
• Fixed a crash bug after previewing a fact package in the Discover section.
• Fixed two crash bugs when scrolling through knowledge quickly.
• Improved the stability of synchronizing with Anki

**EDIT**
To answer some questions:
When synchronizing with Anki, StudyArcade downloads ALL Anki decks locally, using the name of the deck as the topic. Next version will include a tool to change the topics of facts, so you can change topics like "mydeck" to "Chinese."

As for the AppStore, the acceptance process was delayed by the fact that I decided to re-submit the latest version, since it is far more stable than the original versions and I do not want an unstable version to hit shelves. I'll let you all know as soon as we have word from Apple.

Version 0.0.3 of StudyArcade

Version 0.0.3 of StudyArcade was sent to Cydia this morning; it should appear therein within 24 hours. I released this version mid-week because I am rather confident that it will fix most (if not all) outstanding crash bugs, and generally provide a stable build for everybody to work with. Here is the change log:

• Improved GUI in the Discover section, which now allows for previewing fact packages before downloading
• Improved crash detection and logging
• Fixed a crash bug with flashcard settings
• Further memory improvements, bug fixes, stability improvements, etc.

StudyArcade 0.0.2: Planned Release & Changelist

Even as StudyArcade version 0.0.1 is making its way to iPhones everywhere, I am already working on version 0.0.2. There are a number of features and topics I'd like to address with this latest version.

First, I'd just like to point out that if you have the application, you can use the "Contact" button in the "Help" section to contact me directly. Any suggestions submitted will be seriously considered. Of course, I also read all comments posted on this blog.

Next, some people have asked if synchronizing with Anki works both ways - that is, is progress made on the iPhone recorded on the Anki server? The answer with version 0.0.1 is no, but with 0.0.2 I expect full synchronization to be a reality.

Also high on the agenda:
* Media: pictures and sounds associated with facts (flashcards) are not currently fully implemented. This will be completed in version 0.0.2

* Importing Facts: There will be a number of options for importing facts from other sources, including a variety of "prepackaged" packs of facts to download. For example, if you're studying for the standard Chinese test (HSK), there will be packages of HSK flashcards available for download.

* Further integration with websites: I'm looking to integrate with more websites for synchronizing and downloading facts. I'm mainly looking at flashcard databases, such as FlashcardExchange.com

* Fact Selection Techniques: At least one more fact selection technique will be available; possibly two.

* Another game: StudyArcade will slowly grow with more and more games added. One more simple game will be added in the near future, if not in 0.0.2 then in version 0.0.3



If you have any other suggestions or requests for features, please leave a comment or contact me using the application.

The projected release date for version 0.0.2 is the 2nd weekend of February.