I’ve decided to update the GoVia app after a long time of absence. It is a simple app and doesn’t require a lot of management. I can’t add a lot of features such as direct money transfers due to Translink’s current policy but I will be upgrading the interface to use a similar sort of system that the ‘My Go Card’ app used.
The reason I can distribute the GoVia app while not the Go Card app is because GoVia is managed by a different department of Translink. The Go Card app may or may not be re-released if Translink decides to change their terms again.
On other news, I’m working on a new game, this time hopefully not as glitchy as the Zombie Survival game released a few weeks ago. This one’s sidescroller based and has physics as a main element of gameplay, while not being a rip-off from other games such as Angry Birds (there’s like 10 clones of that now?).
Programming June 27th 2010
Ever since Translink has asked me to take down my Go Card app (and ironically at the same time when I was beginning to earn a drastically increasing amount of profit from it) I haven’t done much with apps, other than create a reasonably fun zombie game. I’ve noticed my Go Via app still sells about 5-10 units a week, and I might release an update for it if I can think of anything people might like. As for a new app, I really need to get some ideas together.
Me, Programming June 7th 2010
Time to try out the new phone OS from Apple! I’m a developer so I get early access to it, though I won’t be able to list anything about it here, they’ve got enough rules about it.
I’ve started working with Cocos2D, a rather popular game engine for the iPhone, making it a little easier to manage games and such. Right now I’m working on a zombie project of mine, everyone loves zombies anyway. I know I haven’t posted for a while so here’s a screenshot to compensate:
Programming March 24th 2010
I’ve installed and integrated a plugin on my site that will allow users to login simply on any part of my site, and remain logged in on the rest of the site. Unfortunately in my case there aren’t really any other content management systems installed on my site, although it can’t help to be future proof right?
This seems to be the only thing I’m talking about lately, although it’s really caught my interest.
Anyway, another post about the ‘My Go Card’ app. No, it’s not gone free, sorry. Although I’ve just released another update, bringing it up to version 2.0, with more features already planned.
Here’s a list of changes:
-Fixed display error in ‘History’ tab
-Removed possible repetition bug during login process
-Reworked internet check code to be slightly faster
-Completely rewrote ‘History’ tab
*’History’ tab is now more compact, all details are in one cell.
*’History’ tab is now more future proof and easier to browse.
*’History’ tab now includes much more detailed information.
-Replaced registration button with tab
-Added tab bar during login process for future ‘Profile’ feature
-Added two new tab icons to compensate for the new tab bar
-Registration page now has the consistent transparent theme like the rest of the application
-Set minimum OS requirement back down to 3.0. Unfortunately 2.2.1 is no longer available in my version of xCode, I hope this doesn’t put off too many users.
It doesn’t end here! Suggestions and criticism is welcome, and a new ‘Profile’ tab will be added in the next update. This feature will allow Go Card owners to share their account information with just one application, allowing users to store multiple Card Numbers for friends and family.
Me, Programming February 10th 2010
I’ve been spending most of the week so far working on several new versions of the ‘My Go Card’ app for the iPhone. I’ve been learning a lot, and I’ve written a whole lot of new stuff, it’s really educational and entertaining to me. I’ll post some pictures once I’m done with a few more features!
Alternatively, a very simple information page for the ‘My Go Card’ and ‘My GoVia’ apps can be found respectively at the following links:
My Go Card – http://www.renscreations.com/mygocard/
My GoVia – http://www.renscreations.com/mygovia/
Me, Programming February 9th 2010
I have, after some time and money, got my iPhone Developer Program enrollment accepted, and have submitted my first app to the Australian Appstore.
The app allows you to check your current card balance along with the last access date which can be a handy tool when you’re constantly on the move. It’s $1.19, which hopefully doesn’t put people off, and it’s a fairly good alternative to having to use a computer to check your balance.
Me, Programming January 26th 2010
