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11/06/13 04:16 AM (10 years ago)

New iOS Hotel App Published & Approved!

*Please note: Do not download this version of the app as there are a few issues, which I overlooked. I have fixed these issues and resubmitted the app. Thank You! Hi Guys just thought I'll let the community know of this new app I created for a client, which has now been published. Its for a hotel. Big shout to Kittsy for creating my Dragon Layout Plugin that gives me an alternative screen layout. Hope you guys like. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/pousada-de-estoi/id733739433?mt=8&uo=4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/pousada-de-estoi/id733739433?mt=8&uo=4</a> Its a FREE APP Any feedback welcome.
 
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11/06/13 04:25 AM (10 years ago)
Gonna check it out. Looks sleek.
 
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11/06/13 04:29 AM (10 years ago)
Hey it looks great... How did you do the transition when you select different tap options? On the home screen, I only see blue buttons and one says booking.... no images or text... Should it be this way? But when I select a button it show a soft image-
 
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11/06/13 04:32 AM (10 years ago)
Wow, that is a killer app! Love the colour scheme and the design, simple and efficient. Is the splash screen retina? It is ever so slightly fuzzy. I downloaded the app and the first screen after the splash only shows blue buttons. I can see briefly an image when I tap, is this screen html based? When going on the Guest offer page I get a "data for this screen not downloaded" but I am def online. The transitions looks great, got to share this trick my friend! :) Tell us more about this Dragon Layout Plugin, just the name make me want to have it. Hope it helps, Farcat
 
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11/06/13 04:32 AM (10 years ago)
BTW, I viewed the app on iphone4S
 
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11/06/13 04:48 AM (10 years ago)
OK, thanks for the feedback, I now need to look into this. The effects are from Kittsy. He had put up a post about how to add some months ago. I'll see if I can find and post. In regards to MadRod comments, no it shouldn't be like this. I haven't actually downloaded it yet so will do know. That's disappointing if it hasn't loaded properly. Also I think there is an issue with the Dragon Layout Plugin and the way it forms its paragraphs. I guess I have some work to do and quickly. Thanks guys for the intel.
 
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11/06/13 04:51 AM (10 years ago)
Yep, just downloaded and absolutely gutted it has done this, not sure why but about to try and fix. Seems like the iOS 7 update has changed everything in the app. What a pain!
 
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11/06/13 05:03 AM (10 years ago)
try using xcode 4.3 instead of 5.
 
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11/06/13 05:05 AM (10 years ago)
Hi MadRod what do you mean by try using xcode 4.3 instead of 5? I don't have 4.3 anymore. I haven't updated any of my plugins so I'm wondering if this is my issue? I think I'm going to pull the app, until I have fixed it, surprise it has so many issues from doing the update.
 
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11/06/13 05:13 AM (10 years ago)
OK the XIB Menu doesn't seem to work, in terms of the button images showing, does anyone know whether there was fix for this issue? Was this fixed in the updates to the plugins?
 
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11/06/13 05:25 AM (10 years ago)
I mean, when xcode 5 came out, I updated it but also kept xcode 4.3. Meaning that until new buzztouch core for IOS 7 comes out, I still use Xcode 4.3. So I haven't got any of the new problems. I'm only gonna use xcode 5 with the new IOS core from buzztouch. You should try and download Xcode 4.3 and use that. Most of your problems will probably disappear. I think that the IOS package and plugins presently at buzztouch, may have some issues with IOS7. At least thats my experience.
 
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11/06/13 05:35 AM (10 years ago)
Thanks MadRod I've fixed my issues, so about to resubmit. My fault for not checking, was being lazy. A lesson for us all, don't cut corners.
 
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11/06/13 05:46 AM (10 years ago)
Good.
 
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11/06/13 05:49 AM (10 years ago)
Glad to read that you've got things under control! What was the problem in the end? I have updated all my plugins and using xcode5 and so far no major issues. I have researched the Xib menu image issues as well but I couldn't find a fix. I think I remember reading that @mutzy was looking for a solution without much luck. Looking forward to testing your app new version. Farcat
 
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11/06/13 05:59 AM (10 years ago)
Congrats on the app! Looks spiffy! How did you do the currency calculator? I have one as a plugin in development; Just finishing up the Android side. I'd hate to re-invent the wheel if there is already something out there… Cheers! -- Smug
 
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11/06/13 06:01 AM (10 years ago)
Hi guys there isn't any issue with the XIB plugin, all it is, is the updates to Xcode have changed some of the settings, so for example, in regards to the XIB Menu Plugin, the images were not showing. If you open the .xib file, you will see your layout of the buttons. If you look just above where you list what image to show for each button, you will see that it has 'System' shown in the drop down menu, you need to change it to custom as I was using custom images. Complete oversight and silly of me not to check all pages before I sent for publishing. Because I built the app a few months ago, I just assumed it would be fine.
 
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11/06/13 06:02 AM (10 years ago)
Hi Sumg my friend found some free code, which he quickly applied a bit of styling, then I just used a custom URL plugin to link t it. You won't be re-inventing the wheel, I think we could do with a plugin for this.
 
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11/06/13 06:27 AM (10 years ago)
Very cool app, good luck with downloads. It would be interesting to find out how receptive users are from the freemium to monthly packages for this type of app. Either way you've done a great job in creating the marketing collateral to promote your app (app.io) is a good tool for users to guesstimate whether any app is worth downloading.
 
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11/06/13 06:29 AM (10 years ago)
Aww created so long ago another child released to the app store may you frollock with other view controllers young dragon layout. I think we need to get you the mosaic plugin to eliminate the evil formatting of the xib menu plugin
 
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11/06/13 07:09 AM (10 years ago)
App looks fab - had a blast using the app.io Love the look of the mosaic menu
 
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11/06/13 07:20 AM (10 years ago)
Where can I get the mosaic menu plugin?
 
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11/06/13 07:20 AM (10 years ago)
app design looks great!!
 
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11/06/13 07:23 AM (10 years ago)
Kittsy, you are too funny sometimes. I wished I had checked it before submitting. Especially as I have announced it on BT, about to resubmit, will repost once approved. But thank you all for your kind comments, even though its broken. lol!
 
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11/06/13 07:57 AM (10 years ago)
Looks great @Dragon007!
 
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11/06/13 07:57 AM (10 years ago)
After the splash screen, I am presented with a screen full of blue squares. They are layer out like the screen shot on the App Store, but they are just blue and no pictures in them. Only one has something in it and it says Booking. I am running this on and iPhone 5S.
 
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11/06/13 10:04 AM (10 years ago)
Hi DKeller I have been made aware of this issue, it was my fault for not checking the final version after the iOS 7 update and the update to Xcode 5. I have fixed these issues and resubmitted the app. Will let everyone know, once its been approved. Apologies, wasn't suppose to go like this, lol!
 
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11/06/13 11:19 AM (10 years ago)
I downloaded it anyway :-) Very impressive looking app. Nice and professional. You might want to add your contact info in the "Developers" screen. ?
 
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11/06/13 12:43 PM (10 years ago)
Thanks for your kind words. You are probably right, I should add my contact details.
 
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11/06/13 03:38 PM (10 years ago)
Nice looking app on the screenshots, however I am getting the same problems that Miguel is getting.
 
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11/06/13 03:47 PM (10 years ago)
Dragon007, how did you get this client? It's for a portuguese hotel.
 
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11/06/13 03:49 PM (10 years ago)
I thought that was rather ironic!
 
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11/06/13 04:29 PM (10 years ago)
@MadRod... You must have been lacking some coffee on BuzzDay! He did a twenty minute show about getting clients. LOL
 
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11/07/13 01:44 AM (10 years ago)
@Dragon007, I know that is is a bit late since you uploaded a new binary and all but I have noticed three tiny-winy things: - on the pages where you have the slideshows (great pages btw), the images are not fixed vertically which looks a bit strange. - the Concierge page in "Estoi" is empty - In Restaurant, if you click on "reception" it starts the dialer. In this case I usually have a pop up screen saying "are you sure you want to call such number?" The pop-up gives the user a warning and the phone number. - in the More screen, the info icon top-right corner isn't connected to a screen. Hope it helps! Farcat
 
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11/07/13 10:06 AM (10 years ago)
Hi Guys again thanks for the feedback. Farcat, I have notice all of these issues and have fixed. Maybe I should use your tag line, lol! Thomas, I have sent a new submission. MadRod, the client came through Arne (who filmed the Buzz Day in Oxford). Arne works in the hotel industry and knows the manager for Pousada De Estoi hotel. Although to be fair, they are messing us about.
 

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