iPhone Cigar App RELEASED!

[MNSmoker]

Ken,

First off great job with this app, I absolutely love it. I just purchased this last night and I have a couple of questions/recommendations after toying around with it for a little bit.

-Is there a way that you can add a 4 digit passcode feature to gain access to the app?
-Is there a way that you can differentiate between cuban cigars that are current production and those that are discontinued? Also, maybe even a separate way to recognize the limited edition or regional edition cigars. A nice way to do that would be to use separate font colors, or to group the cigar types together under separate headers (example: http://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/bra...x?brand=Cohiba)
-If a cigar is discontinued, it would be nice to see the year that the cigar was discontinued rather than the word Yes.
-Is there a way to add the year that the cigar came into production?
-Is there a way that you can add packaging types to current production cuban cigars?

Thanks again Ken.

[KenS]

Originally Posted by MNSmoker

Ken,

First off great job with this app, I absolutely love it. I just purchased this last night and I have a couple of questions/recommendations after toying around with it for a little bit.

-Is there a way that you can add a 4 digit passcode feature to gain access to the app?

I'm sure there's a way; I'll take a look at what it would take; haven't really considered that before, but I understand a couple of scenarios where that would be desirable

-Is there a way that you can differentiate between cuban cigars that are current production and those that are discontinued? Also, maybe even a separate way to recognize the limited edition or regional edition cigars. A nice way to do that would be to use separate font colors, or to group the cigar types together under separate headers (example: http://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/bra...x?brand=Cohiba)

Yes, I did this in the original web version of Mobile Stogie (which still exists, by the way, at this link. Is that what you have in mind?

-If a cigar is discontinued, it would be nice to see the year that the cigar was discontinued rather than the word Yes.
-Is there a way to add the year that the cigar came into production?
-Is there a way that you can add packaging types to current production cuban cigars?

Each of these presents some challenges in terms of maintenance (as well as mostly being relevant to Cuban cigars). I honestly never intended Mobile Stogie to become "the" definitive reference, but more focused on the inventory capabilities. Already, I'm sure the reference info around the 'discontinued' status is not 100% accurate. But, having said that, it is also clear that people are using this as a reference more than I expected. Let me see what I can do on these; I'll add 'em to the list

[MNSmoker]

Originally Posted by KenS

I'm sure there's a way; I'll take a look at what it would take; haven't really considered that before, but I understand a couple of scenarios where that would be desirable

There's a free app called Lose it! that you can check out that offers this feature. I think it would be a nice option to have for your app.

Originally Posted by KenS

Yes, I did this in the original web version of Mobile Stogie (which still exists, by the way, at this link. Is that what you have in mind?

Yes, that's exactly what I had in mind. I understand what you're saying about not intending for this program to be used as a reference tool, but that's one of the big things that I would like out of it.

Thanks again Ken.

[KenS]

Well, it took a little longer than expected, but I finally got the next version of Mobile Stogie submitted to the app store. Hopefully, the review process will be reasonable, and this should be available in a week or so. It will show up as Version 1.8.6 (current release is 1.7.0).

What's new:

• Added capability to email cigar inventory data
• Added capability to move cigars between humidors
• Added 'shake to select random cigar' feature
• User interface tweaks
• Code optimization to reduce memory needs and to increase speed
• Added hundreds of cigars to the default database

When I get a few minutes, I'll post some "use cases" to highlight how some of the new features can make things easier, especially for those of us who move cigars around (pifs, bombs, trades, herfs, etc.)

[aich75013]

Originally Posted by KenS

Well, it took a little longer than expected, but I finally got the next version of Mobile Stogie submitted to the app store.

Thanks Ken. Looks like a good list of features. Thanks for working on this.

(I have another app where the programmer has been promising an update since I got the app in February. Still waiting for all of the feature updates.)

[GoldnGT]

Originally Posted by KenS

Well, it took a little longer than expected, but I finally got the next version of Mobile Stogie submitted to the app store. Hopefully, the review process will be reasonable, and this should be available in a week or so. It will show up as Version 1.8.6 (current release is 1.7.0).

What's new:

• Added capability to email cigar inventory data
• Added capability to move cigars between humidors
• Added 'shake to select random cigar' feature
• User interface tweaks
• Code optimization to reduce memory needs and to increase speed
• Added hundreds of cigars to the default database

When I get a few minutes, I'll post some "use cases" to highlight how some of the new features can make things easier, especially for those of us who move cigars around (pifs, bombs, trades, herfs, etc.)

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by KenS

Well, it took a little longer than expected, but I finally got the next version of Mobile Stogie submitted to the app store. Hopefully, the review process will be reasonable, and this should be available in a week or so. It will show up as Version 1.8.6 (current release is 1.7.0).

What's new:

• Added capability to email cigar inventory data
• Added capability to move cigars between humidors
• Added 'shake to select random cigar' feature
• User interface tweaks
• Code optimization to reduce memory needs and to increase speed
• Added hundreds of cigars to the default database

When I get a few minutes, I'll post some "use cases" to highlight how some of the new features can make things easier, especially for those of us who move cigars around (pifs, bombs, trades, herfs, etc.)

I had downloaded the application when you first posted it here and became available.
Frankly, been so busy, had not had time to toy with it since then.
Last night, while sweating watching the Yankees, I messed with it and did some updates.
Great new features added to it since I last used it.
Can't wait to see these latest updates.
Nice job.

[romwarrior]

I bought this app yesterday. It is sweet!

Originally Posted by KenS

What's new:

• Added capability to email cigar inventory data

Very nice! Feature request - I would love for a way to import data if we wanted to edit it on a computer.

And just throwing out another vote for a better way (than using the "Smoked" humi) to keep track of smoked cigars!

Thanks for the great app!!

[GoldnGT]

Originally Posted by KenS

Well, it took a little longer than expected, but I finally got the next version of Mobile Stogie submitted to the app store. Hopefully, the review process will be reasonable, and this should be available in a week or so. It will show up as Version 1.8.6 (current release is 1.7.0).

What's new:

• Added capability to email cigar inventory data
• Added capability to move cigars between humidors
• Added 'shake to select random cigar' feature
• User interface tweaks
• Code optimization to reduce memory needs and to increase speed
• Added hundreds of cigars to the default database

When I get a few minutes, I'll post some "use cases" to highlight how some of the new features can make things easier, especially for those of us who move cigars around (pifs, bombs, trades, herfs, etc.)

Any light at the end of the tunnel as when this will be approved? I haven't seen them take over a week to approve and we've hit that point! I know you don't have control.. just wanted to vent about Apple's slow approval process.

[Mr.Maduro]

Will this be available for the Motorola Droid for verizon?

Thanks.

[romwarrior]

Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

Will this be available for the Motorola Droid for verizon?

Thanks.

As of right now Ken is only doing an iPhone version.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

Will this be available for the Motorola Droid for verizon?

Thanks.

Nope.

Patrick,
I saw your "I will be getting a Droid on the 12th post".
GET AN iPHONE!!!

[massphatness]

Originally Posted by GoldnGT

Any light at the end of the tunnel as when this will be approved? I haven't seen them take over a week to approve and we've hit that point! I know you don't have control.. just wanted to vent about Apple's slow approval process.

The last update took a while to get through Apple's process too from what I can remember. Not Ken's issue, but this isn't a one-time thing. The only reason I remember is becasue the last update included the "Smoke 1" update that I was itching for, and I was checking the store for updates daily for about 10 days (maybe more).

[KenS]

Originally Posted by GoldnGT

Any light at the end of the tunnel as when this will be approved? I haven't seen them take over a week to approve and we've hit that point! I know you don't have control.. just wanted to vent about Apple's slow approval process.

I've yet to see them approve anything within a week. Depending on volume of apps (always increasing), I typically see between 1 and 2 weeks to approve. Plenty of horror stories of developers getting into several months of limbo as well, but (knock on wood) I haven't had that happen yet. I'm guessing sometime this week.