20 Questions for the iPhone!

Another project I've been working on - 20 Questions for the iPhone! Available now in the AppStore.

Think of any object in the world, and the funny and charismatic character will attempt to guess what you are thinking of. The AI gets smarter as you play, learning from your answers and adding them to his digital brain online.

Can you outsmart a computer? Try and see!

MadLibs on the iPhone!

Today, a small MadLibs application I've been working on is now available in the AppStore! If you have any MadLibs you'd like to submit to appear in the application, use the Email link to the right. If your MadLib is added, you will receive a free promotional code, good for any inZania application of your choice :)

StudyArcade AppStore Update

I've been going back-and-forth with Apple for a few weeks now regarding StudyArcade. About 36 hours ago I received an email stating that it was "taking longer than expected to review," and server logs from about the same time show a heavy degree of testing by the Apple crew. Hopefully we'll see some results soon :)

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.

Current Version & Info for StudyArcade

This page will be updated periodically; here is a static link for bookmarking purposes. This post will detail release information for StudyArcade for the iPhone / iPod Touch and link to useful resources.

Version

• Currently Available in the App Store: N/A
• Current Version Available in Cydia (MMi Repository): 0.0.7

StudyArcade is currently under review by Apple to be included in the AppStore.

Installation

There are two options for installation:

• Apple AppStore: Not yet available
• Cydia (for Jailbroken iPhones): search for "StudyArcade" or "inzania"

Help

• YouTube Help Video
• There is also this post which details using the application

Current Games

The games which are available in the current version include:

• Flashcards: a simple game reminiscent of flashcard studying.
  

Current Fact Selection Techniques

These fact selection techniques are used when playing any game. They choose how facts are selected to be used in the game.

• Random: Chooses a fact at random
  
• Test Cramming: Chooses the facts which have the lowest overall comprehension levels (as determined by the overall history / score)
  
• Review: Chooses the facts which have not been seen (tested) recently.