MobileFamilyTree 2.5.1 – Supports Multitasking, iOS 4
June 16, 2010 by Administrator
Synium has updated their iPhone OS / iOS version of MacFamilyTree, MobileFamilyTree, with a few bugfixes as well as support for the upcoming iOS 4, aka Apple’s iPhone OS 4.0.
The major thing of interest is that MobileFamilyTree has added multi-tasking support. Apple’s iOS 4 will support multitasking apps if they are coded with support for it, which Syndium Software has done.
It was just a few weeks ago that they added native iPad support to MobileFamilyTree.
Updates:
* Multitasking Support for iOS 4
* Several Bugfixes for iPad
* Stability Improvements
MobileFamilyTree at the Apple App Store ($4.99 USD)
(Requires that you own MacFamilyTree, version 5.7.5 or later)
GedView 2.14
June 5, 2010 by Administrator
GedView, an iPhone OS-based genealogy application has been updated to version 2.14. This is a major version, with quite a few additions, especially for those who use Family Tree Maker or who are iPad users. GedView is a stand-alone genealogy program, that is not tied to any particular genealogy software – as its name implies, it’s based around importing GEDCOM files.
Added:
* Support added for _EMPLOY custom employment event used by Family Tree Maker.
* Support multiple ADDR facts on individuals as used by Family Tree Maker.
* Font size in notes can be customized by using the standard zoom pinch gesture.
* Support importing GEDCOM files from email attachments (iPad only)
* Support opening GEDCOM files from other apps such as Safari. Opening from Safari depends on the site (Compatible websites include RootsWeb, Ancestry, and FamilySearch. (iPad only))
* Support for importing GEDCOM files via file sharing in iTunes (iPad only)
* Export GEDCOM files for transfer via file sharing in iTunes (iPad only)
Updates/Bug Fixes:
* Fix export changes not correctly picking up changes.
* Fix reports not showing for certain surnames.
* iPad UI fixes.
MobileFamilyTree 2.5 – Native iPad Support
May 28, 2010 by Administrator
A few weeks ago, it was mentioned in an update of MacFamilyTree (a Mac OS X genealogy application) that there would be upcoming support for Synium’s iPhone OS version of MacFamilyTree, MobileFamilyTree.
That day has arrived. With version 2.5 of MobileFamilyTree, we now have native/full support for the iPad’s higher resolution and hardware. Along with it, French localization was added, as were other improvements, along with a few bug fixes. It joins GedView as the only other mobile application that has both GEDCOM support, and native iPad support.
Updates:
* First Version to fully support the iPad
* Sorting in list views improved
* Performance enhancements
* French localization added
* Bug fixes
MobileFamilyTree at the Apple App Store ($4.99 USD)
(Note: Requires that you own MacFamilyTree, version 5.7.5 or later)
GedView 2.12
May 24, 2010 by Administrator
It’s been right around a month, but GedView, a iPhone/iPod touch/iPad stand-alone genealogy application, has received another major update. This one appears to be focused around mapping and location support as well as updates to the native iPad app.
It includes some updates/additions for the iPad version (iPad support was added in GedView 2.10), along with supporting latitude/longitude data in the RootsMagic Windows genealogy application, as well as Lifelines, which is available for several OSes.
Changes/Updates:
* Support for reading latitude/longitude from _PLAC as used by RootsMagic.
* Support for reading latitude/longitude from PLDF as used by Lifelines.
* Searches can now be cancelled if they are taking too long.
* Reports (Family Group Sheet, Descendants, Pedigree) can now be cancelled if they are taking too long.
* If the text entered for a place is really latitude/longitude the correct location will be displayed on the map rather than doing a search.
* Popovers used for event type / citation quality selection on iPad.
* Popover now used for exporting GEDCOM files on iPad.
* Improved date parsing for various common styles of entry.
* Fix UI problems on iPad.
* Various bug fixes.
GedView is currently available for $3.99 USD through Apple’s iTunes Music Store
Upcoming Version of MobileFamilyTree for iPad
May 14, 2010 by Administrator
With the update to MacFamilyTree version 5.7.5(MacGenealogy.org) there is a very important mention of iPad-related news:
* MobileFamilyTree Sync improved (Support for the upcoming MobileFamilyTree iPad Version)
Obviously MobileFamilyTree currently works on the iPad in the upscaled/2x resolution, however this is a good sign that Synium Software will be supporting the iPad’s native resolution.
Right now, GedView is the only GEDCOM-based or supported mobile genealogy application running with the iPad’s native resolution/support. There is iHeritage, but it does not appear to support GEDCOM files or importing family genealogy information.
You will need to be a MacFamilyTree user to take advantage of MobileFamilyTree – it imports/syncs its date to Macs running MacFamilyTree over the network.
