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ohmiGene for iPad – Free

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ohmiGene for iPad 1.0.1 is currently free. Normally it is $14.99 (US). It’s a genealogy application, and can be used to work with the Mac OS X version of ohmiGene Plus from within iTunes. I’m not sure whether it imports from other applications/GEDCOM files – I have it installed and … Read more

Heredis for iOS – Looking for Beta Testers

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In addition to a brand-new version of Heredis for Mac (Mac Genealogy Software), Heredis is also developing a mobile/iOS version, running on iPhones and iPads. They are looking for beta testers, according to their latest newsletter (French): Heredis calls for volunteers to test versions of iPhone and iPad…. What? That’s … Read more

MobileFamilyTree Pro 1.1.5

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It’s been just over a month since MobileFamilyTree Pro 1.1.4 was released, and earlier today, MobileFamilyTree 1.1.5 was made available through Apple’s App Store by Synium Software. While MobileFamilyTree Pro is made by the same makers of MacFamilyTree and does sync wirelessly (quite easily I might add) with MacFamilyTree, it … Read more

Mocavo 1.0.2

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After last week’s update which added support for Apple’s new iPads, specifically their “Retina” displays, this week’s update is a little tamer – just a few fixes. Changes in Mocavo 1.0.2 – Fixed issue with tab bar disappearing – Other minor bug fixes Note: It should be noted that Mocavo … Read more

Summary: Ancestry Behind the Scenes – Mobile Apps

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The Behind the scenes chat with Crista Cowan and the Ancestry.com Mobile Apps Product Manager Branden Neish took place just a few hours after originally planned earlier today. It was short in my opinion (I would love to hear their mobile plans expanded upon!), but interesting. Below is a brief summary of the chat. Any errors in transcription or understanding of what was being said are mine – Branden and Crista kept it clear and to the point, but I was typing as I was listening, so errors are bound to creep in.

Android version of the Ancestry App
Kindle Fire. This is something I did not know and that could grow the market for both the Ancestry app and those e-Book readers.

Note: Originally it was the Nook Touch that was mentioned, but Ancestry.com got back to me and clarified it was the Nook Tablet instead.

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