Mr Burns Blog

So … Where do I begin?

Private Info 2.1.2 was supposed to be my “great update” to fix certain issues and add better video support for both 3GS and iPhone 4′s Hd video as well as provide alot of performance improvements throughout the app.

Although that is technically all there in 2.1.2. Sadly, it’s been the biggest problem I’ve ever had with the app.

Apparently, support for 3.1.x was removed from my app without my knowledge. My app “Private info” is not the only app in the AppStore experiencing this. My only explanation I could come up with: When updating Xcode to the latest version, I deleted all the old versions- in turn deleting my 3.x supporting files, causing alot of unhappy users when they updated.

I have fixed it now, and apple has 2.1.3 waiting approval, and hopefully that happens soon.

I did alot of work to 2.1.3 to try and fix everything, and even completely reworked the photos section for a much smoother, cleaner and easier experience.

I hope you all enjoy the app once the update is approved and I apologize for the bad 2.1.2 update.

~Mr. Burns

iLit LED flashlight for iPhone 4 is now available!

iLit is a flashlite app designed for the iPhone 4.

-Quickly switch on or off that amazing new light on the back of your incredible new phone, with the option to use the screen as a light too!

-If you have the iPhone 4 you must get this app!

- Retina Display ready interface with a dark themed layout created specifically so not shine distracting light in your eyes while trying to light the path ahead.

*Easily find your way downstairs in the middle of the night, no more tripping over childrens toys or useless cats.

*Find your keys quickly at night when leaving the restaurant

*So many uses for flashlights – and the new iPhone just made it better! so here you go- enjoy that new flash equipped device just a bit more

iTunes Link:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ilit/id379997600?mt=8

Currently on my todo list for the next update to Private Info:

*Reduced memory footprint
*Increased Stability
*Replace background images and other images with custom drawn views for better performance and reduced memory usage
* Increased photo import resolution
*HD video importing/recording up to 10 minutes for iPhone 4
– Increased 3GS video import quality, also up o ten minutes
(the 10 minute limit is apples limit for apps)
*completely retina display ready graphics and artwork.

- Features that are iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS specific are now hidden on devices that do not support them

Stuff I plan to add in the near future:

* wifi video/photo importing/sharing
* Web browser
* Multiple photo import
* More categories for main wallet list

I’m sure I’ll add more to this list as the app grows.

Private info 2.0.3 has been submitted

*Lots of Changes!

New Icon
New Colors
New Features!

**Main List:

- New Colors
- Entries Are No Longer Auto-Deleted If The Title Is Empty
- New Identifier Images (Bank, Credit Card, Web, Personal)
- Fixed Blurry Images on Items (crisp and sharp now)

**Photos Section

- New Colors
- Can Now Create Empty Albums (no more auto delete)
- Bug Fixes
- Memory Cleanup
- Minor Interface Adjustments
- Edit Button now changes to “Red” when in edit mode.

**Videos Section

- Memory Cleanup
- Video Icon refined to better match iPhone OS
- Added ability to Email Videos (in app)
- Added Ability to Save videos to Device camera Roll
- Other minor tweaks to interface

An update was submitted this morning to fix a couple bugs that were reported and a few minor interface changes.

* Previous versions of Private Info.app would delete an item from the list if it had no text in the title. This has changed, nothing is auto-deleted now…

* Video Thumb Icon image has been slightly refined to better match iPhone OS style.

* Various Memory cleanups and minor bug fixes

- Apple still does not allow the 3G to select video from camera roll due to not having a hardware decoder. If they ever allow it (since we all know video still works just fine anyways) , it will be immediately added to the app.

- Still working on a good solution for backing up data // I’ll keep you posted.

Update to include photo, video and audio storage is near complete!!!

Release will be soon! Get your copy before price goes up

Screenshots coming soon.

The next update for private info is almost ready- here’s a list of added features / improvements…

-Photos Section Added: This adds the abilty to store multiple photo albums with their own sets of photos imported from camera roll or camera within the app. Unique interface design is simple to use, fast, and quite different from any other app’s “photo” section.

-Video Section Added: Import videos from camera roll ( more details later).

-Audio Section Added: Record audio and save in app. ( more details later).

- Private Info List: added confirmation screen to the “Delete” button in detail view = no more accidental deletion of items

This update will be free to existing customers so get the app before the sale ends!!

I’ll post some screen shots when the update is submitted to apple.

Private Info v1.0.3 has been submitted, this version includes a few new features as well as some significant changes to the UI.

* Added “action” buttons to the following fields:
– Phone # : you can now call the number by tapping the button next to it
– Website : Option to open link in safari app
– Address : This button will open a map view with a pin at the address shown

*UI Changes:
– Slightly different color shades used throughout app to provide a cleaner looking interface

– Font adjustments for iPhone style appearance and ease or reading

Other changes:

-Lots of internal cod cleanup to reduce memory usage and increase overall application speed / Launch times.

– Less images used, reduced image filesizes = Reduced overall application size.

– When the main list is in edit mode, the content is repositioned so not to be covered by editing controls.

Screenshots of 1.0.3:

Private info v1.0.2 is now available in AppStore

V1.0.2 adds some performance tweaks.

-New settings menu
-Option to hide/unhide passwords
-Fixed bug in credit category
-Cleaned up memory usage

AppStore link:

AppStore : Private Info 1.0.2