Ancestry 3.0.1 for iOS
November 20, 2011 by Administrator
Ancestry 3.0.1 for iOS devices has been released.
This is a major update to Ancestry.com’s iOS software.
Among other new features, there is a “Shaky Leaves” feature to help with “brick walls” that you may encounter. There are also several other improvements, and in-app purchases of Ancestry.com services is now supported.
Ancestry is genealogy software – it does allow you to build new family trees, but it’s focus is on interacting with family trees you’ve built through Ancestry.com. You can add and edit individuals, events, add documents, and upload photos. It is free, but as I said, the main focus is working with Ancestry.com which can require subscription fees.
What’s New/Updates:
* Shaky Leaves – a new feature to assist you in finding new discoveries.
* Simple merge tool to quickly add relatives/information to your family tree
* In-app purchase option with special introductory pricing for Ancestry.com services
* Automatically adds information to photos
* Allows you to change you family tree privacy settings
* Adds in integrated user feedback and support feature
* Stability improvements
Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
* iOS 4.0 or later
Download for free:
* iPhone and iPod touch Link: Ancestry – Ancestry.com – App Store
* iPad Link: Ancestry – Ancestry.com – App Store
GedView 3.2.3
November 20, 2011 by Administrator
GedView, an iOS genealogy application for iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads has been updated to 3.2.3. This release includes a few minor bug fixes.
GedView is a genealogy data viewer and editor for iOS devices. In addition to viewing and editing genealogy data, you can take advantage of the hardware of your iOS device, including using it to take photos and videos for your genealogy information. You can alos have multiple family trees that are separate from one another.
It does not require a specific genealogy application on your PC or Mac – all information is handled through GEDCOM files and can be shared through iTunes, Mail, Safari, Dropbox, etc. The data is actually stored on your iOS device until you copy it off, for those times when you don’t have a decent internet connection.
Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
* iOS 3.0 or later
Download/purchase for $3.99:
* iPhone/iPod touch link: GedView – App Store
* iPad Link: GedView – App Store
Your Family Tree 1.2 for iOS
November 17, 2011 by Administrator
Your Family Tree has been updated to version 1.2, to fix some Newsstand issues with Apple’s Newsstand software/folder. Newsstand is a feature of newer versions of iOS that allow you to easily manage your magazine and newspaper subscriptions.
Your Family Tree is a genealogy magazine (one that I frequently purchase) that covers a wide range of articles and information. Your Family Tree is also known as Your Family History outside of the United Kingdom.
Please keep in mind that while the app itself is free, you will need to purchase the magazines, either individually or through subscriptions, from within the app:
Single issue: £4.99 / $6.99 / €5.49
3 months subscription: £14.99 / $20.99 / €16.99
6 months subscription: £24.49 / $34.99 / €27.99
1 year subscription: £44.99 / $64.99 / €49.99
The digital edition of Your Family Tree available through iOS/Newsstand is not printable.
Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
* iOS 4.3 or later
You can download it/access it here:
* iPhone/iPod touch Link: Your Family Tree – Future plc
* iPad Link: Your Family Tree – Future plc
Genealogy Gems – Your Family History Show 1.9.9
October 22, 2011 by Administrator
The Genealogy Gems “Your Family History Show” iOS App was upgraded with several features, as it appears they are headed towards version 2.0.
Genealogy Gems is not just a podcast, although it grew out of a podcast. Thanks to iOS features and the work of the Genealogy Gems folks, you can access the following through the app for some of the shows:
* PDF documents that contain tips, ideas, and information from the shows
* Bonus audio and video content that may not have made it into the Genealogy Gems show
* Follow the show on Twitter
And if you have an iPhone, it has the ability to call in to the show for audio comments.
Updates in Version 1.9.9
* New tab bar interface
* UI Enhancements
* Faster show loading
* Stability improvements
* Minor bug fixes
* Swiping to the left and right from the episode detail page will change to the next or the previous episode
Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
* iOS 3.2 or later
If you don’t already own the Genealogy Gems app, it’s available for $2.99 through Apple’s App Store:
* iPhone Link: Genealogy Gems – Your Family History Show – App Store
* iPad Link: Genealogy Gems – Your Family History Show – App Store
FamViewer 2.5 Released – iOS 5 Compatibility
October 20, 2011 by Administrator
FamViewer 2.5 is now available through Apple’s iTunes App Store.
It’s a “Universal” genealogy iOS app for iPads, iPhones, and iPod touchs that allows you to view GEDCOM data through a variety of ways – families, family trees, etc. You can import GEDCOM files through a variety of ways, including through itunes file sharing. You can also add notes to entries and email those notes to yourself.
FamViewer is not tied to a specific desktop genealogy application, unlike some iOS genealogy applications.
This is a major update if you are an iOS 5.0 user. Otherwise you can probably pass on it, as iOS 5.0 compatibility is the major update.
Compatibility:
* iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
* iOS 4.0 or later
If you don’t own FamViewer, it’s $9.99 and available through the App Store:
* iPhone Link: FamViewer – App Store
* iPad Link: FamViewer – App Store
