Side scrolling between chapters in iOS 4

If you've noticed that scrolling between chapters became more difficult after upgrading to iOS 4, you're not alone! Sometimes it could take two or three tries to get it to work.

As I've been working on the same kind of functionality in Reading Plans (in this case, side scrolling to go between different days in the plan), I got the chance to re-visit code I wrote in the early days for iOS 2, which also worked in iOS 3 but seemed to deteriorate a little in iOS 4.

I'm happy to report that I've been able to make adjustments for much easier side scrolling. This will be included in the Reading Plans update that I hope to deliver to the store within a couple weeks.

Thank you to Matthew S. for putting the bee in my bonnet at exactly the right time!

RSV-CE footnotes

Thank you to John M. for pointing out that the latest release of RSV-CE is missing some of the New Testament footnotes!

I'll submit a fix to the App Store today but since Apple is closing for a week starting the 23rd, there may be a delay in its approval. I'll keep everyone updated.

Update 12/23: The fix is now available in the store. Thanks Apple for the quick turnaround!

Reading Plans

I'm starting to work on Reading Plans. I have a couple already in mind (Bible in a year, Bible in 3 years, Orthodox Christian lectionary, Torah Weekly portion), but if you have one you'd like to see, please email me!

If it's a long plan (ie, 100+ readings), I'd prefer to have it sent to me in the format I need (spreadsheet or JSON). If you think you're up to the task, email me.

Deuterocanon in KJV

Working on fixing Daniel in RSV-CE got me in the mood to finally add the deuterocanon to VerseWise Bible® KJV.

What? You didn't know that the King James Version of the Bible originally included the deuterocanonical books? Most printings did, until the 19th century.

Much like the VerseWise Bible RSV, KJV will default to the 66-book Protestant canon with an option to turn the deuterocanonical books on. Will let you know when this update is in the app store.

Update: Now available in the app store.

Daniel in RSV-CE

Thank you to Kayle for pointing out some chapter and footnote problems in the book of Daniel in RSV-CE. I have sent an update to the app store and will let you know when it has been accepted and released.

One of the challenges in Daniel is that there is some deuterocanonical text (from the Septuagint) inserted in the middle of chapter 3. In the print version of the RSV-CE you have chapter 3 verses 1-23, italicized verses 1-68, then non-italicized verses 24-30. To make things a little easier logic-wise, I named those italicized verses 1-68 "chapter 15". It helps to not have two sets of verses in chapter 3 with the same numbers.

Unfortunately, what works logic-wise, can sometimes be initially confusing to the human eye.

But, I assure you, the above listing is as intended! The first "chapter 3" is verses 1-23. Then the 68 verses of "chapter 15". Then the second "chapter 3", which is verses 24-30.

Not an ideal solution, but hopefully not too confusing now that it has been explained.

For even more fun with chapter numbering, see what happens in the book of Esther.

Update: Now available in the app store.

3.0 (and bookmarks) in store

As many of you have noticed by now, 3.0 is now available in the App Store. Along with some bug fixes, the biggest new feature is Bookmarks. You can now bookmark verses for easy reference later.

View screenshots and details on the new product page.

I hope you find Bookmarks easy and intuitive to use.

Reina-Valera & RSV crash in 2.2.x

Several users have reported crashes in 2.2.x. I have tracked the problem to a section of code that does not deal correctly with those that have the 1909 text selected in Settings. I will fix this for the next update, which I hope to have available in a week or two.

In the meantime, the best way around this bug is to select the "Sagradas Escrituras" text in Settings before upgrading from 2.1 to 2.2.x. If you did not do this and are currently experiencing crashes, delete and re-install VerseWise from your device to restore functionality. Or you can wait for the next update.

I am very sorry for the inconvenience this is causing!