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I've already bought & used the Stogie Fresh app while waiting for an update for Mobile Stogie. It's good but I like the look of MS better but not having to enter all the new cigars is convenient.

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Gonna have to check that app out, frankly I'm over it now.

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Version 3.0 of Mobile Stogie has been submitted to Apple and should be approved soon.

This will not include an update to the cigar database. This update should be completed in about 2 weeks.

The Android version is under development but I expect this to take a couple months. Mobile Stogie is a passion project and I'm learning as I go. I'm sorry if this takes longer than people would hope but I'm working on it with all the time I have.

I think that people will be very impressed with the update 3.0 because it adds many features. The biggest one is that you can review your cigars and save you notes and scores within your iphone/pod/pad. You'll also be able to save photos you take of your cigars within the app.

Sincerely,
Colin

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Sounds good Colin. Will the old schoolers be able to just update or are we gonna need to delete our version and download the new one?

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Any way for owners of Ken's version to import their data into the new version if we buy the new version?

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This is a huge question for me too. Please comment on this if you don't mind.

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Thanks for asking. I've been looking for a way to help people transition from kens version 1.x to the new versions 2.0 <. Unfortunately Ken's version did not have a way to export humidors. Apple sees this as an entirely new app so they won't interrelate.

If you have v1.x then you will benefit from the updates to the database due in a couple weeks just like people with v2.x<. People with version 2.0 will be able to upgrade to v3.0 for free and all future versions.

If you have a 1.x version (ken's version) you will need to buy the new app v3.x< to gain all the new features.

I am going to offer a special heavily discounted price for a short time to make it easier for people with the early version to upgrade. When this is available, I will announce it on this site as well as elsewhere when that happens. It will be available aproximately when the database update goes live in a few weeks.

Thanks for your understanding. I hope that I'm adding enough value to the app to make it worth the switch.

Sincerely,
Colin

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After waiting for 4 years, my Verizon Iphone finally arrived today & this was the very first app I bought for it. (it wouldn't work on my Ipod Touch v1) Thanks Ken & Colin!

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I am pleased to hear all this! Thanks for the update!

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Version 3.0 of Mobile Stogie is now available for download and updating your version if you have 2.0 or higher.

We have been working on this for a long time and it is a relief to have it in the app store now. I think people will be very happy with it because it improves search and fixes some issues that were in previous versions.

In addition to that, 3.0 adds the ability to review and rate cigars. Check it out. You can be as specific or general as you want, using stars or descriptions. Also, you can add photos to your cigars in your humidors. So if you do a review and want to take a picture, you can do all that now.

The database of cigars is being updated now and I will let everyone know as soon as it gets published. This update will be available for people with any version of the app.

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Hey Colin. I have a few questions/comments. I have v2.0.1. How do I update to the new v3.0? It doesn't show up in the App Store/updates yet. Thanks.

A few suggestions (if not already done in v3.0). It would be nice to have the discontinued year listed in the cigar reference. Also, pictures of the referenced cigars would be an added bonus! :)

Thanks Colin.

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Thank you. This is great to hear. I'm also excited to hear some feedback on the new features.

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The app update is there!

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Thanks for the updates Colin, however, I have version 2.0.1 and the update doesn't show up in my app store app. How do I upgrade? Thanks.

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I am pretty sure that I had 2.0.1 and it showed up.

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I'm on v2.0.1 as well--it doesn't show up as an update, but if you search in the App store it's there as a $3.99 purchase.

Colin, does it require a purchase or is the upgrade supposed to be free?

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i'm diggin' this guys ICRS templates :)

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going to check the app update now.

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Free for those with v2.x or higher

If you have 2.0.1 or anything starting with a 2, then what you should do is go into itunes (1.)
2. go to "Apps"
3. click "Check for Updates" probably at bottom
4. let it update then sync your device to itunes and it will be there.
5. launch the app and you're done.

If you are doing your updates directly on the device or some other way, then you'll need to read Apple's guidance because I am not familiar with all the ways to get the update.

It is there for you if you have any version 2.x of Mobile Stogie. You just may need to figure out how to get updates for your particular setup. I hope this helps.

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So is $3.99 the limited-time upgrade price for those of us with version 2.0.1?

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No, the upgrade should show up in the app store I believe.

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Ok. I will keep checking...

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Check your itunes. That is where the update shows up if that's how you download apps.

On another note, I am leaving for a week in Havana for work and won't have access to the internet. So please excuse me for not responding to the internet for a little while. My friend who is helping me with the cigar database update will continue to work on it and we should have it ready around the time I get back.

Thanks everyone for supporting Mobile Stogie. I hope you enjoy it.

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I Can't seem to get the upgrade without paying for it. The issue is that this shows up as an entirely different app than the original Mobile Stogie.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...s/80db0a97.jpg

I'm running version 2.0.1

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...s/05369868.jpg

Not sure what to do from here expect buy the new app.

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:tpd:

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I get the same thing, that no updates are available for my apps. My concern with buying the program again is that I don't think there is anyway to get the inventory from the old version to the new version, and I don't feel like reloading it all again.

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Agree With The Above; I Just Paid The Additional $3.99; Didn't See Any Other Way.:sh I Don't Think I Can Transfer All My Previous Reviews Over To The New App, Though.:confused:

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This is the biggest issue for me too, not the $4!

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Greg, did your inventory go over to the new version?

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Yes Greg. Before you leave for the course. This would be really good to know.

What happens when you download it? Do you have two separate apps or does the old MS disappear?

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:tpd:

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No, New Version Is Empty.:sh
2 Separate Apps, Unfortunately.:confused:

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Greg...is the new version getting updated as frequently as the older version was? Really unhappy that I have to go out and re-purchase this.

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I pretty sure we don't need to buy the new version guys. I think we need to be patient with Colin on this one. As he mentioned, he is in Havana for the festival. I'm sure this will get cleared up as soon as he can.

"On another note, I am leaving for a week in Havana for work and won't have access to the internet. So please excuse me for not responding to the internet for a little while. My friend who is helping me with the cigar database update will continue to work on it and we should have it ready around the time I get back."

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Just Tried To Update The New Version; Won't Work & Goes Back To The Standard I-Phone Screen, Mac.

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New Version Lists 3697 Unique Cigars & 150 Brands
Old Version Lists 3983 Unique Cigars & 169 Brands


:confused:

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Weird...Mine shows 3546 & 143
Posted via Mobile Device

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Same here my update won't show up here and I have a ton of custom added cigars in my database. Hopefully Colin can fix this when he gets back.

Curious.... I know you can export your cigars into a CSV but is there an import feature in the new version?

I can only think that the people who don't see the update are using Ken's version of 2.0.1. And people who are using Colin's version of 2.0.1 can see the update.

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The update that is due to the database will be available shortly. We are going to try to have it up this coming weekend. There will be an additional 5,000 cigars added. This will be available to anyone with any version of Mobile Stogie.

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You're right about the versions. You need to have the version that goes by the name "Mobile Stogie by Cigar Research" in order to have a free update to version 3.0. For people with "Mobile Stogie", the new version needs to be purchased in order to obtain all the new features.

If you have the version called "mobile stogie" ie. Ken's version, then upgrading will not allow you to carry over your data. Unfortunately there was no way for me to allow this app to communicate with the old app. But you will of course benefit from all the new cigars and new features.

At the moment there is not an import feature but we are investigating that for the next update.

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You mentioned that those of us with Ken's version would be able to upgrade to the new version for a reduced cost. When will we be able to do that?

(As near as I can tell iTunes is still offering it at full price -- $3.99)

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That's right. I am going to run a promotional offer as soon as the update to the database is up. We are planning to have it up by next week but we'll see how the implementation goes. We're working on it this weekend. I will post something here as soon as the cigar database is updated and will offer the promotional price right after that. It will probably last for 1 week.

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Thanks for the heads up Brother.

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Hey guys, voice from the past here :)

With all the life changes, I haven't participated much on CA for quite a while, but I keep an eye on this thread periodically. I'll be back actively participating for sure one of these days, when I get a little more time :tu.

Anyway, I thought I'd weigh in on this thread and give you my perspective on how this is going. I just got off the phone with Colin's developer, walking through some of the details of getting the updated cigar info into the online database. Sounds like they are working hard to keep improving the app. As I've told Colin, I remain very interested in keeping this alive and well, so have offered to work with them as much as needed to help them in any way I can. They are really great guys to work with, and I look forward to the improvements they continue to make.

As for the issue of having to completely reinstall (and buy) Colin's version, that really is a tough issue that Apple has not provided any way around. I know that Colin tried very hard to make it more of a seamless transition, but ran into limitations that he couldn't help. I am confident that his heart was, and is, in the right place on this. As Colin has said, those with my original version of the app will still continue to get reference cigar updates (lots of them are on the way shortly!!), so hopefully you still feel that you got good value from the original purchase. I have re-purchased the new version myself, and will continue to support them, and really hope others do as well. I know the effort it takes to build and maintain the app :D

I'm really glad to see the folks on CA still enjoying Mobile Stogie, and for the (as always) constructive feedback that you guys provide. Based on recent conversations, I remain confident that I did the right thing in passing this to somebody who has the time and commitment to keep it alive, and improving the app as well. Hope you all continue to enjoy it.

Now, let me go finish up this awesome PSP1, the first one from my newly acquired ceramic jar :D :D

Cheers!

-KenS

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Have recently purchased this app and absolutely love it!!! Don't know why it took so long to find it, but now that I have, I don't know what I'd do without it!!

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Thanks for your input Ken. Much appreciated.

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not sure if there is a support thread, but when i try changing the "date acquired" for a new add it just defaults back to the date added (todays date when added)

i know i can change it after its added, but it would be cool if it worked when adding

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Thanks for the update Colin. I don't have any issues with having to repurchase the app...but I do have a TON of cigars in my database, and having to renter all those is not something I'm prepared to do. So I will be patiently waiting for your import feature update :D

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Try updating and see what you get now.
I just updated (the old version) and I now have 5380 Unique Cigars & 356 Brands.

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Mine just closes when I try to update.

"contacting stogie server..."
Then closes