Mobile Stogie moving to new owner!

[KenS]

Good news for Mobile Stogie fans!

I have reached agreement to transfer ownership of the Mobile Stogie iPhone app to Colin Ganley. This is really good news for users of the app, as I have not had time to properly update and grow the app for several months. My family and I have moved from Michigan to Seattle Washington, which has dominated my time recently (new home, new jobs for my wife and I, and all of the upheaval that comes with such a move).

Colin is a real 'cigar guy', really involved in the cigar world, and he has some great ideas for enhancing and growing the app beyond what I could do anytime soon. He runs a website called "Cigar Research (http://cigarresearch.com/Site/HOME.html)", where you can find more info about him.

I really look forward to the improvements that Colin will make, and will continue to work with him to make this as seamless as possible. Nothing will change for current users of the app. The website will continue to support the app properly, etc.

He asked me to be sure to pass along some points from his perspective (direct quote from his email to me):
1. current users will remain able to use the app to its fullest and will continue to be able
2. plans exist to expand the database to include more cigar information
3. I have always been very impressed with your app and all the work you put into it and I hope to carry the torch and only improve it in the future.

Lastly, my thanks to the CA members that have helped and supported me in getting the app built originally. I could not have done it without your help :tu :tu.

[kelmac07]

Is Colin a member of CA Ken?

[KenS]

Is Colin a member of CA Ken?

Not sure, but I suggested to him that he sign on and introduce himself. He is also involved in the European Cigar Cult Journal ... so clearly very involved in the cigar business.

[Samsquanch]

My family and I have moved from Michigan to Seattle Washington

First off, I enjoy the app Ken, you did a great job with it and I'm looking forward to further improvements. Second, where in Seattle do you live? I live in the Capitol Hill area.

[KenS]

First off, I enjoy the app Ken, you did a great job with it and I'm looking forward to further improvements. Second, where in Seattle do you live? I live in the Capitol Hill area.

Actually, we are a few miles north, in Edmonds ... but my office is in the heart of downtown. Once we get things a little more settled, I'll need to start figuring out places to smoke, and who is around to herf with :tu

[Samsquanch]

Where is your office? I work in the Westin office building at 6th and Virginia. If we can squeeze another couple days of sunshine out of summer, we should grab an outdoor lunch and quick herf.

[KenS]

Where is your office? I work in the Westin office building at 6th and Virginia. If we can squeeze another couple days of sunshine out of summer, we should grab an outdoor lunch and quick herf.

Now there is a plan! I'm at 6th and Union, so only about 5 blocks away :tu

[Mirrorlure7m]

KenS : Thank you for all your hard work and success of Mobile Stogie ! This is great news you passed the app to someone who truely cares . Colin is a great guy from the talks I have had with him and a the time I met him. Good things are coming!!!

[Smokin Gator]

Thanks for the update Ken. I have really enjoyed your app and look forward to its future.

[CigarNut]

Thanks for all you have done Ken! Good luck ad don't forget us here on CA :(

[SilverFox]

Thanks for the heads up Ken..............this is by far the best cigar app out there.

Looking forward to seeing what happens from here.

Cross platform would be my next hope for it (syncing to Ipad, PC, Touch etc)

I love mobile stogie and have put plenty of others on to it.

[KenS]

Thanks for the heads up Ken..............this is by far the best cigar app out there.

Looking forward to seeing what happens from here.

Cross platform would be my next hope for it (syncing to Ipad, PC, Touch etc)

I love mobile stogie and have put plenty of others on to it.

The best art of this is now I get to send in feature requests too! :tu. I have way more ideas than I have time (or talent ;)) to implement.

[CRIMPS]

I am hoping for something like this on Android.

Any plans to port to Android? :) It wont be long before Android overtakes iPhone... if it already hasn't happened.

There, I am done campaigning :)

[Doctorossi]

Good deal! I'm a fan of Colin and I know he will do the app justice in the future.

[Research-Colin]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Thanks especially to Ken for making this great app! I haven't really told anyone about my buying this from Ken because I just want to focus on developing the app and not so much on the PR.

CRIMPS, I hear you loud and clear. I really want to bring this to Android because I think that the users of Android are already more than those of iPhone or they will be soon. I'll keep everyone informed as progress is made.

There should probably be a solid update made before the holidays so I'll keep my nose to the grindstone. Ken has told me about what he'd like to have updated and also what some others have suggested. Please let me know what you would like to see and I'll try my best.

Thanks,
Colin

[Ranger_B]

Ken
Glad to hear you passed on your awesome app to someone who really understands what the users are looking for.

Colin
After hearing you many times on Dogwatch and reading your pieces in Cigar journal I am sure you will bring this app forward. And when you move it forward to android for Gods sakes man please let there be a way to move my stuff on my Ipod over to my Android.

[Chingas]

Nice to meet you Colin. I hear good things.

Like to see in the future...

The ability to add a marca or size that's not there and submit it to you for the masses.

Pictures! Pictures of cigars for vitola reference when searching or adding to humidor. Also the ability to add a box to the humidor or loose sticks and Take pictures of them with the phone.

Search feature using location to the nearest cigar store.

Humidor options like adding a field for temp and humidity.



Guess I can start with that. Let me know if any of that appeals to you.

[Research-Colin]

Nice to meet you Colin. I hear good things.

Like to see in the future...

The ability to add a marca or size that's not there and submit it to you for the masses.

Pictures! Pictures of cigars for vitola reference when searching or adding to humidor. Also the ability to add a box to the humidor or loose sticks and Take pictures of them with the phone.

Search feature using location to the nearest cigar store.

Humidor options like adding a field for temp and humidity.



Guess I can start with that. Let me know if any of that appeals to you.


I had a list in my mind and a couple email suggestions but I think it is time to make a proper document with all the possible changes. Thanks for the suggestions. These are headed to the doc. As is Ranger_B's suggestion about moving from platform to platform. Thanks RB.

[waffle]

I had a list in my mind and a couple email suggestions but I think it is time to make a proper document with all the possible changes. Thanks for the suggestions. These are headed to the doc. As is Ranger_B's suggestion about moving from platform to platform. Thanks RB.

I'm +1 the android app. I loved this app but didn't want to keep my iphone... so now I'm appless :td ....

[johnmoss]

Good news for Mobile Stogie fans!

I have reached agreement to transfer ownership of the Mobile Stogie iPhone app to Colin Ganley. This is really good news for users of the app, as I have not had time to properly update and grow the app for several months. My family and I have moved from Michigan to Seattle Washington, which has dominated my time recently (new home, new jobs for my wife and I, and all of the upheaval that comes with such a move).

Colin is a real 'cigar guy', really involved in the cigar world, and he has some great ideas for enhancing and growing the app beyond what I could do anytime soon. He runs a website called "Cigar Research (http://cigarresearch.com/Site/HOME.html)", where you can find more info about him.

I really look forward to the improvements that Colin will make, and will continue to work with him to make this as seamless as possible. Nothing will change for current users of the app. The website will continue to support the app properly, etc.

He asked me to be sure to pass along some points from his perspective (direct quote from his email to me):


Lastly, my thanks to the CA members that have helped and supported me in getting the app built originally. I could not have done it without your help :tu :tu.

Sweet, the guy who created MobileStogie...I freaking love this app. Glad to see it will continue and get even better...Thanks for the update.

[junkinduck]

use it, love it, lost the humidor when the iPhone crashed. But still love it. Would love to see more newer cigars in the reference.

[romwarrior]

I purchased this for my iPod touch (don't have iPhone) and love the app, but don't always have my Touch. So count me in as a definite Android customer.

[xlc12rf]

Did this get pulled from the app store? I can't find it searching from my iPad, even in the iPhone app lists.

[Research-Colin]

Yes, the transfer from Ken to me made it go down from the store for a week. Nobody's ability to use the app changed during that time.

Now it is back! There are no updates yet but the process has begun behind the scenes. Go ahead and download it! It is still the best cigar related app out there and soon it will be even better.

[longknocker]

Yes, the transfer from Ken to me made it go down from the store for a week. Nobody's ability to use the app changed during that time.

Now it is back! There are no updates yet but the process has begun behind the scenes. Go ahead and download it! It is still the best cigar related app out there and soon it will be even better.

Thanks, Ken & Colin! Awesome App!:banger

[xlc12rf]

I still cant find it in the app store. Any plans for an ipad version?

[Research-Colin]

I still cant find it in the app store. Any plans for an ipad version?

It's there, I just checked again. Search for "Mobile Stogie" within itunes and it will come up right away.

It does work on the iPad but yes, a version optimized for the iPad is forthcoming.

[massphatness]

So glad this app will continue to be supported. It's one of my most-used apps, and I'd be lost without it.
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[Krieg]

Thanks for the update Ken! I am thrilled that the app will start to get updated more often now. Sounds like this was a win win situation for everyone! Thanks for all your hard work, best app on my iphone. :banger

I would like to see a massive cigar database update.

- Ability to add reviews

- Ability to submit pics of your cigars

[Chingas]

Thanks for the update Ken! I am thrilled that the app will start to get updated more often now. Sounds like this was a win win situation for everyone! Thanks for all your hard work, best app on my iphone. :banger

I would like to see a massive cigar database update.

- Ability to add reviews

- Ability to submit pics of your cigars

+1

Possibly the ability to add a cigar that's not in the database.

[Krieg]

+1

Possibly the ability to add a cigar that's not in the database.

FYI...that ability is already built into the app.

click Reference>Non-Cuban(or)Cuban> then click the + sign.

[Chainsaw13]

I'd like the ability to copy a cigar already in the database to create a new one. Sucks having to re-enter everything for a particular cigar just because it's a different size.

Also, the ability when entering a new cigar, to search through the different lists by typing in the name/wrapper/etc instead of scrolling through the entire list.

[Krieg]

Also, the ability when entering a new cigar, to search through the different lists by typing in the name/wrapper/etc instead of scrolling through the entire list.

+1!

[Chingas]

FYI...that ability is already built into the app.

click Reference>Non-Cuban(or)Cuban> then click the + sign.

I'm an idiot. This whole time I never hit the plus sign! Damn.

[smokinpeace]

Any plans to make a Droid version?

[PCR]

Welcome to Washington Ken!

[Krieg]

I'd like the ability to copy a cigar already in the database to create a new one. Sucks having to re-enter everything for a particular cigar just because it's a different size.

Also, the ability when entering a new cigar, to search through the different lists by typing in the name/wrapper/etc instead of scrolling through the entire list.

This would be a huge help! I was entering some new sticks into my app last night and was like...why the hell can't I just copy the cigar and change the size?? LOL :tu

[DPD6030]

Not sure how I missed this but I wish you the best Ken. Thanks for making a great app and being a great friend.

And to Colin...welcome to the CA family.

[GoldnGT]

Colin, when I did a search for this in the app store, it's coming up as a purchase now instead of already installed. Does that mean that everyone will have to repurchase the app to get updates, or when I hit the purchase button am I gonna get the "you have already purchased this app" dialogue?

[Research-Colin]

Thanks for the update Ken! I am thrilled that the app will start to get updated more often now. Sounds like this was a win win situation for everyone! Thanks for all your hard work, best app on my iphone. :banger

I would like to see a massive cigar database update.

- Ability to add reviews

- Ability to submit pics of your cigars

You and I are thinking along the same lines. These three things are among those that I am working on.

I'd like the ability to copy a cigar already in the database to create a new one. Sucks having to re-enter everything for a particular cigar just because it's a different size.

Also, the ability when entering a new cigar, to search through the different lists by typing in the name/wrapper/etc instead of scrolling through the entire list.

I feel your pain about the copying and searching. I'm trying to figure out a way to make that easier. Thanks for the comments.

[Research-Colin]

Any plans to make a Droid version?

I would like to and am researching the coding. I would really like to.

Not sure how I missed this but I wish you the best Ken. Thanks for making a great app and being a great friend.

And to Colin...welcome to the CA family.

Thank you, glad to be here.

[WyGuy]

Colin, when I did a search for this in the app store, it's coming up as a purchase now instead of already installed. Does that mean that everyone will have to repurchase the app to get updates, or when I hit the purchase button am I gonna get the "you have already purchased this app" dialogue?

Good question! You click on it first...:sh

[Research-Colin]

Good question! You click on it first...:sh

Apple doesn't permit transfers of ownership through the app store so Ken's version had to be removed and then I had to submit the same version for approval under my account. I am still working with Apple to see how and if current holders of the app can upgrade without buying it again. Regardless, the app will continue to work with its current level of features. Updates to the database will work on the current version even if people don't upgrade.

So I'm working on it. But since it isn't an issue until there is an upgrade I am focusing more on the upgrade. I'll make sure to post something to CA as soon as I know what the solution will be.

[WyGuy]

Thanks for the update!

[GoldnGT]

Thanks for the info :-)

[Krieg]

any news on a potential update?

[jjmitchem]

Just wanted to say - I just bought this for my new IPod Touch my wife sent me for Christmas

Great App - I think you may have a few more buyers from here on our FOB

[freakyone]

I have been enjoying this app for some time now and awaiting an update. Any news on this ?

[Krieg]

I have been enjoying this app for some time now and awaiting an update. Any news on this ?


I'm almost to the point of switching to a new app that is actually updated...hate to do it, but it's starting to get frustrating to have to almost add every cigar I buy because it's not in the database and other apps out there already have the features I want (and not to mention periodically updated)

[smokinpeace]

I am getting pretty frustrated too. The new owner needs to give some kind of update as to what is going on or I am going to find another app. This is getting ridiculous.

[freakyone]

I've already bought & used the Stogie Fresh app while waiting for an update for Mobile Stogie. It's good but I like the look of MS better but not having to enter all the new cigars is convenient.

[Krieg]

I've already bought & used the Stogie Fresh app while waiting for an update for Mobile Stogie. It's good but I like the look of MS better but not having to enter all the new cigars is convenient.

Gonna have to check that app out, frankly I'm over it now.

[Research-Colin]

Version 3.0 of Mobile Stogie has been submitted to Apple and should be approved soon.

This will not include an update to the cigar database. This update should be completed in about 2 weeks.

The Android version is under development but I expect this to take a couple months. Mobile Stogie is a passion project and I'm learning as I go. I'm sorry if this takes longer than people would hope but I'm working on it with all the time I have.

I think that people will be very impressed with the update 3.0 because it adds many features. The biggest one is that you can review your cigars and save you notes and scores within your iphone/pod/pad. You'll also be able to save photos you take of your cigars within the app.

Sincerely,
Colin

[Chingas]

Sounds good Colin. Will the old schoolers be able to just update or are we gonna need to delete our version and download the new one?

[massphatness]

Any way for owners of Ken's version to import their data into the new version if we buy the new version?

[smokinpeace]

Any way for owners of Ken's version to import their data into the new version if we buy the new version?

This is a huge question for me too. Please comment on this if you don't mind.

[Research-Colin]

Thanks for asking. I've been looking for a way to help people transition from kens version 1.x to the new versions 2.0 <. Unfortunately Ken's version did not have a way to export humidors. Apple sees this as an entirely new app so they won't interrelate.

If you have v1.x then you will benefit from the updates to the database due in a couple weeks just like people with v2.x<. People with version 2.0 will be able to upgrade to v3.0 for free and all future versions.

If you have a 1.x version (ken's version) you will need to buy the new app v3.x< to gain all the new features.

I am going to offer a special heavily discounted price for a short time to make it easier for people with the early version to upgrade. When this is available, I will announce it on this site as well as elsewhere when that happens. It will be available aproximately when the database update goes live in a few weeks.

Thanks for your understanding. I hope that I'm adding enough value to the app to make it worth the switch.

Sincerely,
Colin

[RUJohnny99]

After waiting for 4 years, my Verizon Iphone finally arrived today & this was the very first app I bought for it. (it wouldn't work on my Ipod Touch v1) Thanks Ken & Colin!

[RHNewfie]

I am pleased to hear all this! Thanks for the update!

[Research-Colin]

Version 3.0 of Mobile Stogie is now available for download and updating your version if you have 2.0 or higher.

We have been working on this for a long time and it is a relief to have it in the app store now. I think people will be very happy with it because it improves search and fixes some issues that were in previous versions.

In addition to that, 3.0 adds the ability to review and rate cigars. Check it out. You can be as specific or general as you want, using stars or descriptions. Also, you can add photos to your cigars in your humidors. So if you do a review and want to take a picture, you can do all that now.

The database of cigars is being updated now and I will let everyone know as soon as it gets published. This update will be available for people with any version of the app.

[Tarks]

Hey Colin. I have a few questions/comments. I have v2.0.1. How do I update to the new v3.0? It doesn't show up in the App Store/updates yet. Thanks.

A few suggestions (if not already done in v3.0). It would be nice to have the discontinued year listed in the cigar reference. Also, pictures of the referenced cigars would be an added bonus! :)

Thanks Colin.

[tenbaseg]

Version 3.0 of Mobile Stogie is now available for download and updating your version if you have 2.0 or higher.

We have been working on this for a long time and it is a relief to have it in the app store now. I think people will be very happy with it because it improves search and fixes some issues that were in previous versions.

In addition to that, 3.0 adds the ability to review and rate cigars. Check it out. You can be as specific or general as you want, using stars or descriptions. Also, you can add photos to your cigars in your humidors. So if you do a review and want to take a picture, you can do all that now.

The database of cigars is being updated now and I will let everyone know as soon as it gets published. This update will be available for people with any version of the app.

Thank you. This is great to hear. I'm also excited to hear some feedback on the new features.

[RHNewfie]

The app update is there!

[Krieg]

Thanks for asking. I've been looking for a way to help people transition from kens version 1.x to the new versions 2.0 <. Unfortunately Ken's version did not have a way to export humidors. Apple sees this as an entirely new app so they won't interrelate.

If you have v1.x then you will benefit from the updates to the database due in a couple weeks just like people with v2.x<. People with version 2.0 will be able to upgrade to v3.0 for free and all future versions.

If you have a 1.x version (ken's version) you will need to buy the new app v3.x< to gain all the new features.

I am going to offer a special heavily discounted price for a short time to make it easier for people with the early version to upgrade. When this is available, I will announce it on this site as well as elsewhere when that happens. It will be available aproximately when the database update goes live in a few weeks.

Thanks for your understanding. I hope that I'm adding enough value to the app to make it worth the switch.

Sincerely,
Colin


Thanks for the updates Colin, however, I have version 2.0.1 and the update doesn't show up in my app store app. How do I upgrade? Thanks.

[RHNewfie]

I am pretty sure that I had 2.0.1 and it showed up.

[kaisersozei]

Thanks for the updates Colin, however, I have version 2.0.1 and the update doesn't show up in my app store app. How do I upgrade? Thanks.

I'm on v2.0.1 as well--it doesn't show up as an update, but if you search in the App store it's there as a $3.99 purchase.

Colin, does it require a purchase or is the upgrade supposed to be free?

[kickerb]

i'm diggin' this guys ICRS templates :)

[nick2021]

going to check the app update now.

[Research-Colin]

I'm on v2.0.1 as well--it doesn't show up as an update, but if you search in the App store it's there as a $3.99 purchase.

Colin, does it require a purchase or is the upgrade supposed to be free?

Free for those with v2.x or higher

I am pretty sure that I had 2.0.1 and it showed up.

If you have 2.0.1 or anything starting with a 2, then what you should do is go into itunes (1.)
2. go to "Apps"
3. click "Check for Updates" probably at bottom
4. let it update then sync your device to itunes and it will be there.
5. launch the app and you're done.

If you are doing your updates directly on the device or some other way, then you'll need to read Apple's guidance because I am not familiar with all the ways to get the update.

It is there for you if you have any version 2.x of Mobile Stogie. You just may need to figure out how to get updates for your particular setup. I hope this helps.

[CigarNut]

So is $3.99 the limited-time upgrade price for those of us with version 2.0.1?

[RHNewfie]

No, the upgrade should show up in the app store I believe.

[CigarNut]

Ok. I will keep checking...

[Research-Colin]

So is $3.99 the limited-time upgrade price for those of us with version 2.0.1?

No, the upgrade should show up in the app store I believe.

Check your itunes. That is where the update shows up if that's how you download apps.

On another note, I am leaving for a week in Havana for work and won't have access to the internet. So please excuse me for not responding to the internet for a little while. My friend who is helping me with the cigar database update will continue to work on it and we should have it ready around the time I get back.

Thanks everyone for supporting Mobile Stogie. I hope you enjoy it.

[Chingas]

I Can't seem to get the upgrade without paying for it. The issue is that this shows up as an entirely different app than the original Mobile Stogie.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd23/XXchingasxx/Cigars/80db0a97.jpg

I'm running version 2.0.1

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd23/XXchingasxx/Cigars/05369868.jpg

Not sure what to do from here expect buy the new app.

[jonumberone]

:tpd:

[MarioF]

I get the same thing, that no updates are available for my apps. My concern with buying the program again is that I don't think there is anyway to get the inventory from the old version to the new version, and I don't feel like reloading it all again.

[longknocker]

I Can't seem to get the upgrade without paying for it. The issue is that this shows up as an entirely different app than the original Mobile Stogie.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd23/XXchingasxx/Cigars/80db0a97.jpg

I'm running version 2.0.1

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd23/XXchingasxx/Cigars/05369868.jpg

Not sure what to do from here expect buy the new app.

:tpd:
Agree With The Above; I Just Paid The Additional $3.99; Didn't See Any Other Way.:sh I Don't Think I Can Transfer All My Previous Reviews Over To The New App, Though.:confused:

[jonumberone]

I get the same thing, that no updates are available for my apps. My concern with buying the program again is that I don't think there is anyway to get the inventory from the old version to the new version, and I don't feel like reloading it all again.

This is the biggest issue for me too, not the $4!

[MarioF]

Greg, did your inventory go over to the new version?

[Chingas]

Greg, did your inventory go over to the new version?

Yes Greg. Before you leave for the course. This would be really good to know.

What happens when you download it? Do you have two separate apps or does the old MS disappear?

[kaisersozei]

I Can't seem to get the upgrade without paying for it. The issue is that this shows up as an entirely different app than the original Mobile Stogie.

I'm running version 2.0.1



:tpd:

[longknocker]

Greg, did your inventory go over to the new version?
No, New Version Is Empty.:sh
Yes Greg. Before you leave for the course. This would be really good to know.

What happens when you download it? Do you have two separate apps or does the old MS disappear?

2 Separate Apps, Unfortunately.:confused:

[kelmac07]

Greg...is the new version getting updated as frequently as the older version was? Really unhappy that I have to go out and re-purchase this.

[Tarks]

I pretty sure we don't need to buy the new version guys. I think we need to be patient with Colin on this one. As he mentioned, he is in Havana for the festival. I'm sure this will get cleared up as soon as he can.

"On another note, I am leaving for a week in Havana for work and won't have access to the internet. So please excuse me for not responding to the internet for a little while. My friend who is helping me with the cigar database update will continue to work on it and we should have it ready around the time I get back."

[longknocker]

Greg...is the new version getting updated as frequently as the older version was? Really unhappy that I have to go out and re-purchase this.

Just Tried To Update The New Version; Won't Work & Goes Back To The Standard I-Phone Screen, Mac.

[longknocker]

New Version Lists 3697 Unique Cigars & 150 Brands
Old Version Lists 3983 Unique Cigars & 169 Brands


:confused:

[RUJohnny99]

Weird...Mine shows 3546 & 143
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[Krieg]

Greg...is the new version getting updated as frequently as the older version was? Really unhappy that I have to go out and re-purchase this.

Same here my update won't show up here and I have a ton of custom added cigars in my database. Hopefully Colin can fix this when he gets back.

Curious.... I know you can export your cigars into a CSV but is there an import feature in the new version?

I can only think that the people who don't see the update are using Ken's version of 2.0.1. And people who are using Colin's version of 2.0.1 can see the update.

[Research-Colin]

Weird...Mine shows 3546 & 143
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The update that is due to the database will be available shortly. We are going to try to have it up this coming weekend. There will be an additional 5,000 cigars added. This will be available to anyone with any version of Mobile Stogie.

[Research-Colin]

Same here my update won't show up here and I have a ton of custom added cigars in my database. Hopefully Colin can fix this when he gets back.

Curious.... I know you can export your cigars into a CSV but is there an import feature in the new version?

I can only think that the people who don't see the update are using Ken's version of 2.0.1. And people who are using Colin's version of 2.0.1 can see the update.

You're right about the versions. You need to have the version that goes by the name "Mobile Stogie by Cigar Research" in order to have a free update to version 3.0. For people with "Mobile Stogie", the new version needs to be purchased in order to obtain all the new features.

If you have the version called "mobile stogie" ie. Ken's version, then upgrading will not allow you to carry over your data. Unfortunately there was no way for me to allow this app to communicate with the old app. But you will of course benefit from all the new cigars and new features.

At the moment there is not an import feature but we are investigating that for the next update.

[CigarNut]

You're right about the versions. You need to have the version that goes by the name "Mobile Stogie by Cigar Research" in order to have a free update to version 3.0. For people with "Mobile Stogie", the new version needs to be purchased in order to obtain all the new features.

If you have the version called "mobile stogie" ie. Ken's version, then upgrading will not allow you to carry over your data. Unfortunately there was no way for me to allow this app to communicate with the old app. But you will of course benefit from all the new cigars and new features.

At the moment there is not an import feature but we are investigating that for the next update.You mentioned that those of us with Ken's version would be able to upgrade to the new version for a reduced cost. When will we be able to do that?

(As near as I can tell iTunes is still offering it at full price -- $3.99)

[Research-Colin]

You mentioned that those of us with Ken's version would be able to upgrade to the new version for a reduced cost. When will we be able to do that?

(As near as I can tell iTunes is still offering it at full price -- $3.99)

That's right. I am going to run a promotional offer as soon as the update to the database is up. We are planning to have it up by next week but we'll see how the implementation goes. We're working on it this weekend. I will post something here as soon as the cigar database is updated and will offer the promotional price right after that. It will probably last for 1 week.

[Chingas]

Thanks for the heads up Brother.

[KenS]

Hey guys, voice from the past here :)

With all the life changes, I haven't participated much on CA for quite a while, but I keep an eye on this thread periodically. I'll be back actively participating for sure one of these days, when I get a little more time :tu.

Anyway, I thought I'd weigh in on this thread and give you my perspective on how this is going. I just got off the phone with Colin's developer, walking through some of the details of getting the updated cigar info into the online database. Sounds like they are working hard to keep improving the app. As I've told Colin, I remain very interested in keeping this alive and well, so have offered to work with them as much as needed to help them in any way I can. They are really great guys to work with, and I look forward to the improvements they continue to make.

As for the issue of having to completely reinstall (and buy) Colin's version, that really is a tough issue that Apple has not provided any way around. I know that Colin tried very hard to make it more of a seamless transition, but ran into limitations that he couldn't help. I am confident that his heart was, and is, in the right place on this. As Colin has said, those with my original version of the app will still continue to get reference cigar updates (lots of them are on the way shortly!!), so hopefully you still feel that you got good value from the original purchase. I have re-purchased the new version myself, and will continue to support them, and really hope others do as well. I know the effort it takes to build and maintain the app :D

I'm really glad to see the folks on CA still enjoying Mobile Stogie, and for the (as always) constructive feedback that you guys provide. Based on recent conversations, I remain confident that I did the right thing in passing this to somebody who has the time and commitment to keep it alive, and improving the app as well. Hope you all continue to enjoy it.

Now, let me go finish up this awesome PSP1, the first one from my newly acquired ceramic jar :D :D

Cheers!

-KenS

[jaypulay]

Have recently purchased this app and absolutely love it!!! Don't know why it took so long to find it, but now that I have, I don't know what I'd do without it!!

[Chingas]

Thanks for your input Ken. Much appreciated.

[goalie204]

not sure if there is a support thread, but when i try changing the "date acquired" for a new add it just defaults back to the date added (todays date when added)

i know i can change it after its added, but it would be cool if it worked when adding

[Krieg]

You're right about the versions. You need to have the version that goes by the name "Mobile Stogie by Cigar Research" in order to have a free update to version 3.0. For people with "Mobile Stogie", the new version needs to be purchased in order to obtain all the new features.

If you have the version called "mobile stogie" ie. Ken's version, then upgrading will not allow you to carry over your data. Unfortunately there was no way for me to allow this app to communicate with the old app. But you will of course benefit from all the new cigars and new features.

At the moment there is not an import feature but we are investigating that for the next update.

Thanks for the update Colin. I don't have any issues with having to repurchase the app...but I do have a TON of cigars in my database, and having to renter all those is not something I'm prepared to do. So I will be patiently waiting for your import feature update :D

[aich75013]

New Version Lists 3697 Unique Cigars & 150 Brands
Old Version Lists 3983 Unique Cigars & 169 Brands
:confused:

Try updating and see what you get now.
I just updated (the old version) and I now have 5380 Unique Cigars & 356 Brands.

[RHNewfie]

Mine just closes when I try to update.

"contacting stogie server..."
Then closes

[dannyboy]

Mine just closes when I try to update.

"contacting stogie server..."
Then closes

Same issue here - try to update and app shuts down. Any suggestions?

[guitar4001]

movin' movin' movin'

[RHNewfie]

Same issue here - try to update and app shuts down. Any suggestions?

iPhone or itouch?

[Neens]

iPhone or itouch?

Does the same thing for me on my iPhone 3GS

[RHNewfie]

Good to know

[dannyboy]

iPhone or itouch?

iPhone 3g

[longknocker]

Same Problem, Here, On i-Phone 3G. On A Good Note, The "Old Version" Just Updated With Another Few Hundred Cigars Yesterday.:confused:

[RHNewfie]

Same Problem, Here, On i-Phone 3G. On A Good Note, The "Old Version" Just Updated With Another Few Hundred Cigars Yesterday.:confused:


No update for me as of yet, how many cigars are you showing?

[longknocker]

No update for me as of yet, how many cigars are you showing?

Cigar Reference

5351 Unique Cigars

348 Brands

[RHNewfie]

Interesting, you have over 2k more than I do.

[RHNewfie]

Whoohoo! Database updated!!

[dannyboy]

Updated for me as well.

5375 Unique Cigars
344 Brands

[Neens]

5314 Unique Cigars
341 Brands

I don't get it shouldn't we all be the same?

[Research-Colin]

For the past few days we have been adding cigars to the database. We did small amounts first and finally, last night we finished the job. The next time you update your database you will find over 9,500 unique cigars in the Mobile Stogie App. This applies to people with any version of the app.

As I promised, I am announcing this here first. With the people who have Ken's version in mind, I have lowered the price of Mobile Stogie by Cigar Research version 3.0 for next week. From Mar 21-24 you will be able to buy the app for half price. All you have to do is go to the app store and buy the app as usual. You will see that on those days the price has been lowered. The price you see is the price you will pay so wait until you see that it has gone down in price.

I, and my friends, have been working very hard on this app update. I hope that if you are happy with all the new features and the huge number of cigars now in the database, that you will leave a positive review in iTunes. It makes a big difference. Also, there have been a couple negative comments that I am trying to counteract. One said there was no search feature when there was. And the others were written during the transition when we were struggling to get our first updated version out.

Anyway, thanks for your continued support and I hope that you enjoy the update. If you have any corrections to suggest to me, please send it to support@mobilestogie.com. That is the only place I am certain to see it.

Sincerely,
Colin

[Research-Colin]

5314 Unique Cigars
341 Brands

I don't get it shouldn't we all be the same?

Any differences will be accounted for by any deletions or additions made on an individual device. Everyone has the power to customize their list by deleting or creating new cigars.

[Tarks]

Thanks Colin. Looking forward to upgrading to the new app next week.

[Tarks]

There are some mistakes with the new database. NC's in the CC section. For example, the brand Zoidian is in the CC section. Also, some of the new additions (BHK, Boli Gran Beli, etc) are not in the correct location.

Again, thanks for this app Colin!

[longknocker]

Colin: I Already Purchased Both Versions. How Do I Transfer My Cigars From Old Version To New? Thanks!

[RHNewfie]

Colin: I Already Purchased Both Versions. How Do I Transfer My Cigars From Old Version To New? Thanks!

Cannot be done from what I can gather...

[Research-Colin]

There are some mistakes with the new database. NC's in the CC section. For example, the brand Zoidian is in the CC section. Also, some of the new additions (BHK, Boli Gran Beli, etc) are not in the correct location.

Again, thanks for this app Colin!

Hi Tarks,
Thanks for the comment. I saw that as soon as I loaded it on my personal device. It has been fixed for those who have not yet updated their database. For those of us who have, we can just delete the ones from the wrong position because I have them also in the correct places now. I'm trying to figure out how to forcefully remove them from the wrong position but am not clear about how to do that right now.
Best,
Colin

[Research-Colin]

Colin: I Already Purchased Both Versions. How Do I Transfer My Cigars From Old Version To New? Thanks!

Cannot be done from what I can gather...

That's correct. The old version did not have a way to export information. Sorry about that.

[Research-Colin]

I don't want to beat a dead horse but just to announce that if you go to the app store now, Mobile Stogie 3.0 is available at a lower price for the next four days. For US buyers that means half price. It is close to that in other currencies too.

[Eleven]

Any updates on a Droid version?

[jonumberone]

Just purchased this morning and the app won't let me add to the humidor.
I push add to humidor and the save new review page comes up for a different cigar! :confused:

[jonumberone]

I just tried to enter notes to the review to see if it would then add it to the humidor.
It saved the review but didn't add the stick to my humi and deleted the stick from the reference section!

[Research-Colin]

Any updates on a Droid version?

I'm still looking for someone who can translate the code from IOS to Android. Know anyone? Especially know anyone who would work for cigars?

[Research-Colin]

I just tried to enter notes to the review to see if it would then add it to the humidor.
It saved the review but didn't add the stick to my humi and deleted the stick from the reference section!

please send me an email and I'll see that we figure out the problem you are having. support@mobilestogie.com

[jonumberone]

email inbound

[aich75013]

I just tried to enter notes to the review to see if it would then add it to the humidor.
It saved the review but didn't add the stick to my humi and deleted the stick from the reference section!

Have you tried rebooting the phone? I installed it this morning and had no problems. I added a new humidor, then added a box to it.

[jonumberone]

please send me an email and I'll see that we figure out the problem you are having. support@mobilestogie.com

email inbound

Still no response to my email :td

[Research-Colin]

Still no response to my email

I believe that your problem has been solved and your email was responded to. Right?

Thanks for using Mobile Stogie 3.0.

[aich75013]

Colin,
Is there a future plan to be able to import/export. (I know these things take time when this isn't your full time job, so I'm not expecting it tomorrow.)
I'd like to be able to keep the same inventory on my iPad and iPhone.

Also, if you do an iPad version, will it be a different app, or one that can be used for both.

[MurphysLaw]

Bought the app, looks good so far, now to find time to catalog both of my desktop humidors...

[Research-Colin]

Colin,
Is there a future plan to be able to import/export. (I know these things take time when this isn't your full time job, so I'm not expecting it tomorrow.)
I'd like to be able to keep the same inventory on my iPad and iPhone.

Also, if you do an iPad version, will it be a different app, or one that can be used for both.

I'm glad that you are interested. This is currently something that we are discussing. The current app has the ability to export. So we're part of the way there. There are some difficulties associated with importing or synching. I won't get into all of that here because I'm getting ahead of myself. But anyway, we're talking about it.

As for an iPad version. We're also talking about this and taking preliminary steps. The app would be substantially different while still offering the same features. It would just have a bit more and also a different appearance due to the larger real estate.

So as for iPad, yes, an app is on the books but since this isn't my full-time job, it will take a while.

One thing about developing these apps is that we are miles ahead on concepts, features, and ideas for upgrades. The time consuming part is trying to code them, organize them, and then the really hard part is to make sure it all works right and doesn't negatively impact other features already working on the app. With all the features in this app already, this can be tricky. So anyway, there is a pipeline of ideas, the task now is to find the time to do the work.

This is a passion project for me. I wanted to make a cigar review app myself. When Ken offered to sell me Mobile Stogie, I thought it would be great because he had already built the basic architecture and I would just have to add on to it. That is true, it has worked like that but it is also slightly challenging to build on code that you didn't design yourself. The transition has been challenging but I hope that ultimately, people will be happy with the results.

Sincerely,
Colin

[Research-Colin]

Colin,
Is there a future plan to be able to import/export. (I know these things take time when this isn't your full time job, so I'm not expecting it tomorrow.)
I'd like to be able to keep the same inventory on my iPad and iPhone.

Also, if you do an iPad version, will it be a different app, or one that can be used for both.

Oh, also, with an iPad app, the idea is for the two apps to be able to talk with each other and synch. We are also looking at being able to synch the same app on two devices. Complicated stuff for me so I don't have an answer just yet but am researching it.

[aich75013]

Thanks for the answers, Colin. Looking forward to it.

[Bacchus]

Just re-booted my iPhone 3G S - no change. App store says all updates are current. Still can't add a humi - app still closes out on me whenever I click on a review I've already done. Still useless to me and I have the right 3.0 ver.

Any guess as to when fixes might be done?

Thanks,

Bacchus

[Research-Colin]

Just re-booted my iPhone 3G S - no change. App store says all updates are current. Still can't add a humi - app still closes out on me whenever I click on a review I've already done. Still useless to me and I have the right 3.0 ver.

Any guess as to when fixes might be done?

Thanks,

Bacchus

This sounds like a local problem. Did you manually shut down the apps you had running before re-booting? If you don't know how to do that or did that and are still having problems, email support@mobilestogie.com and we can deal with your specific problem.

[Krieg]

For the past few days we have been adding cigars to the database. We did small amounts first and finally, last night we finished the job. The next time you update your database you will find over 9,500 unique cigars in the Mobile Stogie App. This applies to people with any version of the app.

As I promised, I am announcing this here first. With the people who have Ken's version in mind, I have lowered the price of Mobile Stogie by Cigar Research version 3.0 for next week. From Mar 21-24 you will be able to buy the app for half price. All you have to do is go to the app store and buy the app as usual. You will see that on those days the price has been lowered. The price you see is the price you will pay so wait until you see that it has gone down in price.

I, and my friends, have been working very hard on this app update. I hope that if you are happy with all the new features and the huge number of cigars now in the database, that you will leave a positive review in iTunes. It makes a big difference. Also, there have been a couple negative comments that I am trying to counteract. One said there was no search feature when there was. And the others were written during the transition when we were struggling to get our first updated version out.

Anyway, thanks for your continued support and I hope that you enjoy the update. If you have any corrections to suggest to me, please send it to support@mobilestogie.com. That is the only place I am certain to see it.

Sincerely,
Colin


I bought 3.0, but still waiting for the cigar database update, it has now been over a month. WTF? (total of 3697, 150 brands)

[Bacchus]

I'll second what Krieg said. The app store says all apps are updated but I still have the same number as Krieg - 3697. What's up with this?

Bacchus

[ArgusP2]

You update the database through the app itself not through the Apple Store.
Posted via Mobile Device

[aich75013]

You update the database through the app itself not through the Apple Store.
Posted via Mobile Device

That's right.
Go to the reference screen and press the circled arrow (not sure what else to call it) near the bottom right hand corner.
Posted via Mobile Device

[Bacchus]

HOO HAA!! Thanks a million to ArgusP2 and aich75013. That takes care of a pretty good part of my problem with this app. I sure appreciate it, guys.

Bacchus

[RHNewfie]

If you...

Do a review
Add a photo from the camera roll
Save the review
Delete the photo from the camera roll
The review will crash the app if you try to look at it


Just FYI

[Bacchus]

Why, shucks. I can make the app crash easier than that. If I go to the 'review' page and click on the little magnifying glass symbol in the lower left corner of the page, it'll crash immediately and I end up back on my home page looking at all those cute little icons.

Bacchus

[ArgusP2]

Why, shucks. I can make the app crash easier than that. If I go to the 'review' page and click on the little magnifying glass symbol in the lower left corner of the page, it'll crash immediately and I end up back on my home page looking at all those cute little icons.

Bacchus

Yeah, same here...

[goalie204]

yep

[Bacchus]

If you...

Do a review
Add a photo from the camera roll
Save the review
Delete the photo from the camera roll
The review will crash the app if you try to look at it


Just FYI

This is good to know. Personally, I'm too ambitionally-challenged (lazy) to attempt to put photos into my cigar listings, though.

Bacchus

[DWCR_Bob]

If you...

Do a review
Add a photo from the camera roll
Save the review
Delete the photo from the camera roll
The review will crash the app if you try to look at it


Just FYI

This is because you deleted the source of the photo, the photo itself is not in Mobile Stogie, just a reference to it in the camera roll. This is too save database space on the device.

[DWCR_Bob]

Why, shucks. I can make the app crash easier than that. If I go to the 'review' page and click on the little magnifying glass symbol in the lower left corner of the page, it'll crash immediately and I end up back on my home page looking at all those cute little icons.

Bacchus

This I will look in to fixing and would encourage you to submit such problems via the support at mobilestogie dot com email address so we can address them quickly.

[RHNewfie]

This is because you deleted the source of the photo, the photo itself is not in Mobile Stogie, just a reference to it in the camera roll. This is too save database space on the device.

Oh i knew WHY it happened, just wanted to make sure it got picked up as it is still a defect. Then again, I should have emailed it in too.

[Research-Colin]

Why, shucks.

Bacchus

Thanks for pointing this out. Somehow this snuck through the testing process. As Bob said, we're working on it.

[DWCR_Bob]

Oh i knew WHY it happened, just wanted to make sure it got picked up as it is still a defect. Then again, I should have emailed it in too.

A simple workaround that cleans up many of these type issues is to close all of your running apps using the task bar and then power off/power on the device.

Double tap the HOME button, tap and hold on any running application in the displayed tab bar until it begins to shake and a red X appears. Click on the red X to close the app. Close all running apps. Use the Power Switch to power off and then back on the device.

[RHNewfie]

What you should do is check to see if the image exists, if not, Remove it from the review and inform the user.

[Research-Colin]

We have created another update for Mobile Stogie! It is a lot of work but as you know, this is a passion project. It was submitted to Apple a few days ago so it should be approved within a week or so. Any problems that you may have with it should be fixed. This includes users deleting photos and other items.

The appearance of the app is also updated in this version. In addition to the functionality changes, there is a sleek new design that I think is quite attractive.

We are learning as we go but we're getting better and I think this version is a major improvement to the app. We've got a long list of features we want to add and modify and we plan to chip away at the list as time goes on.

Thanks again for all your support. I really want this to be the best cigar app out there so please keep sending suggestions and ideas to support@mobilestogie.com.

Sincerely,
Colin

[Research-Colin]

If you...

Do a review
Add a photo from the camera roll
Save the review
Delete the photo from the camera roll
The review will crash the app if you try to look at it


Just FYI

By the way, if you delete a photo that is supposed to show up in one of your reviews it will not show up. The app doesn't store the photos separately from your camera roll. So if you want to see the photos, don't delete them. This remains true in the update forthcoming but the app won't shut down anymore if you delete a photo and then try to access it through the app.

[RHNewfie]

By the way, if you delete a photo that is supposed to show up in one of your reviews it will not show up. The app doesn't store the photos separately from your camera roll. So if you want to see the photos, don't delete them. This remains true in the update forthcoming but the app won't shut down anymore if you delete a photo and then try to access it through the app.

As long as the defect is fixed Its cool beans with me!! Software is all about graceful handling of things! The app should NEVER shut down on response to a user action, unless it is a closing action.

[Bacchus]

The update is nice but it didn't correct the problem of going to the 'reviews' page, clicking on the little magnifying glass symbol and being taken immediately out of the app and back to my home page. Sorry - no win, no cigar.

Bacchus

[Bacchus]

Ahaa! More progress is made. The glitch regarding being closed out of the app by clicking on the search icon has been cured. These folks are really working to perfect this app and I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to them. I appreciate their efforts.

Bacchus

[RHNewfie]

Even giving the issues, which are becoming ever more slight, I love this app for what it is. I would like to see weekly reference updates but given that it is not a full time gig for them it is what it is. I still give it two thumbs up. If you could work out a way to import the humidors from the previous version you would make a TON of people happy!

[goalie204]

i love the random selection by shaking my phone.

I would like to see a "recently" smoked list, based on what i deleted, or something

[Bacchus]

You're right! But, with regard to importing your previous humidor, for me, at least, that's not so important. I have trouble keeping my humidor current. I mean, I've already re- loaded it but I keep forgetting to keep it current. Oh, well....

Bacchus

[CaptnStabn]

Will this app ever be available for android?

[SteveH]

I wish there was a way to upload your humi, or at least be able to upload the file for large maintenance and sharing....even an XLS would do.

[Research-Colin]

Even giving the issues, which are becoming ever more slight, I love this app for what it is. I would like to see weekly reference updates but given that it is not a full time gig for them it is what it is. I still give it two thumbs up. If you could work out a way to import the humidors from the previous version you would make a TON of people happy!

I really wish that I could do that. I have a couple very close friends who had a ton of cigars in the old version. The problem is that there isn't a way to export from the old version. If that was possible, then an import could be possible.

Will this app ever be available for android?

I would love to meet an android developer who would like to help with creating it. It is hard to find someone who can do that programming. With a wife now and a full time job and a part time job I need someone's help to do Android. If you know anyone, please send them my way.

Sincerely,
Colin

[Research-Colin]

I wish there was a way to upload your humi, or at least be able to upload the file for large maintenance and sharing....even an XLS would do.

You can email your humidors out to yourself or others. Mobile Stogie Pro allows you to do that as a CSV file which works in excel.

You cannot modify the file and put it back into your device though. It would be cumbersome to then have you go through and make sure you want all the changes. There are also other little issues with this like if you put a space or apostrophe in somewhere it would totally mess up your whole database.

I hope that is a solution that works.

[Krieg]

Is there any plans for an iPad version?

[SteveH]

Nice - thanks for pointing that out (*.csv).

The only other thing I wish would be after the 'Cuban' or 'Non-Cuban' when you get to the list that there was a way to skip down the letters better. If I want to go to RyJ I need to scroll alll the way down (or at least I think I do :D )

[Doctorossi]

Colin, Bob or anyone,

Pardon me if this has been addressed and I missed it, but what happens if I add a cigar to the reference database and then that cigar is 'officially' added in a subsequent update?

Thanks!

[DWCR_Bob]

The cigar would be listed twice, once by you and once by us. We have no way to know if users have added cigars or what those cigars are. Trying to match on name or combination of maker and name would only result in more confusion.

[Doctorossi]

Thanks, Bob!

[CigarVolante]

I am watching for the Android version, too. CV

[Bacchus]

Anybody heard anything from this outfit recently?? Tried contacting their support folks by email and got an "undeliverable" response. Did they just evaporate into the blue??

[PCR]

Fantastic! Welcome to the Pacific northwest Ken.

[CigarSquid]

Android friendly yet?

[CigarNut]

I think the app is dead. There hasn't been anything new in a long time.

[CigarSquid]

That sucks. Oh well. I've gone this long without one.. I can continue on.

[Ranger_B]

I have not seen any recent updates. Its a shame I really liked the reference section.

[Doctorossi]

I hope this app hasn't died. It does crash on me now, every time I try to request a database update.

[CigarNut]

It works fine -- just don't request a database update (the db server is gone).

[Doctorossi]

It works fine -- just don't request a database update (the db server is gone).

So... it works fine as long as you don't really use it?

Aside from the fact that database updates were, for me, much of the point, I get crashes when I attempt a number of other things with it, as well.

[CigarNut]

Mine is pretty stable -- I just add stuff locally and back up my iPhone frequently so that I do not lose my local database.

If I encounter a new cigar that is not in the dataase then I just add it. Yes, database updates from the server would be great, but they are not there so I worked around it.

[Doctorossi]

Mine is pretty stable -- I just add stuff locally and back up my iPhone frequently so that I do not lose my local database.

If I encounter a new cigar that is not in the dataase then I just add it.

Well, manual cigar adds is one of the other things that gives me occasional crashes.

[equetefue]

^^ I cant manually add either. It immediately crashes