Bluefire reader app - Page 10

Jsimon · 11-07-2010, 09:31 AM

Any time frame (even an approximate) on the library loan front? We're all waiting anxiously.

Seanette · 11-07-2010, 10:06 AM

So far, nice app for ePub (I'm on an iTouch 3rd gen, with iOS 4.1), but PDF isn't quite there for me yet. I'd need to see the text in a readable font size, not just the page image (small screen, "mature" eyes). My big priority right now is finding a reader app that copes well with both ePub and PDF, since running PDFs through Calibre (or anything else) tends to have somewhat spotty results.

In ePub, text is very clear and readable, and the controls are easy to use. Like the choice of page switching effects, too.

Great start with 1.0, looking forward to seeing future developments.

theBell · 11-08-2010, 11:37 AM

This app is great and definitely appreciated by the Apple mobile community. My question is how does it make money to fund the development?

kyteflyer · 11-08-2010, 01:52 PM

Just loaded this app (not having seen it prior to reading this thread). Sadly, it crashed on my 3GS and the entire phone froze. Reboot fixed but I'm a bit reluctant to give it another go, so it has gone. For me, back to Stanza.

simplyparticular · 11-08-2010, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theBell

This app is great and definitely appreciated by the Apple mobile community. My question is how does it make money to fund the development?

I suspect that once they have the Adobe bookstores setup, they'll earn a affiliate fee from ebook sales referrals.

Which i'm guessing is why library book support isn't on the first priority list.

arcadata · 11-08-2010, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyteflyer

Just loaded this app (not having seen it prior to reading this thread). Sadly, it crashed on my 3GS and the entire phone froze. Reboot fixed but I'm a bit reluctant to give it another go, so it has gone. For me, back to Stanza.

Is your phone jailbroken? There's a number of us with Jailbroken iphones/ipods who are affected by the crash upon exiting the app.

Micah · 11-09-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplyparticular

I suspect that once they have the Adobe bookstores setup, they'll earn a affiliate fee from ebook sales referrals.

Which i'm guessing is why library book support isn't on the first priority list.

That is right, we will earn affiliate fees from stores, some good ones will be in there this month.

That said, supporting library loans *is* on the first priority list.

Micah · 11-09-2010, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsimon

Any time frame (even an approximate) on the library loan front? We're all waiting anxiously.

Sorry, very soon is about the best I can say as of today. I promise to post here on this forum as soon as we have something to announce.

Micah · 11-10-2010, 12:26 AM

I'm interested in connecting with a library that would like to showcase downloading of library eBooks to iPhone/iPad.

leonardfrye · 11-10-2010, 08:43 AM

Will downloading from a web site using something like:

bluefirereader://download/http://www.mywebsite.com/epub/mybook.epub

be supported in the next release?

Micah · 11-10-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leonardfrye

Will downloading from a web site using something like:

bluefirereader://download/http://www.mywebsite.com/epub/mybook.epub

be supported in the next release?

You nailed it.

egarbacz · 11-10-2010, 02:58 PM

Micah, is there anything being down with the page turn speed? Bluefire seems to be a lot slower with the page turns then most other apps. I would love to see autoscoll but in the meantime faster page turns would be enough.

I also noticed that initial loading of the book can take a long time. This usually isn't a problem since the app opens where you last left off. But lately I noticed that a couple of times a day when I open Bluefire it has to reopen the book, when it is done loading it opens to the last page I was on. This can be frustrating because I only read in small chunks of time so having to wait a minute or so for the book to open isn't fun.

Thanks for the app, I am looking forward to the next version.

Micah · 11-10-2010, 08:19 PM

an update to Bluefire Reader is now available on App Store. Top New Feature: support for library loan eBooks!

simplyparticular · 11-10-2010, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micah

I'm interested in connecting with a library that would like to showcase downloading of library eBooks to iPhone/iPad.

I would suggest contacting the Cleveland and NYC libraries, since they have been offering OverDrive service for many years.

Micah · 11-10-2010, 08:36 PM

Bluefire Reader update changes:
More text size choices and text can now be made very large
Support for the .acsm file type - works in standard URL or Open-in (does not work via iTunes file sharing)
New Link Protocol for direct download to Bluefire Reader from link in Mobile Safari for non-protected files (epub and pdf) it is: "bluefirereader://download/<url>.pdf or epub
The previous link protocol for protected items (bluefirereader://fulfill/<url>.acsm) now works with Overdrive

We had lots of other goodies planned for this release, but we decided to pour all our energy into library loans and get that out ASAP.

11-07-2010, 09:31 AM	#136
Jsimon Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Ipad	Library loan Any time frame (even an approximate) on the library loan front? We're all waiting anxiously.

11-08-2010, 11:37 AM	#138
theBell Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Irex	making $ on this app? This app is great and definitely appreciated by the Apple mobile community. My question is how does it make money to fund the development?

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11-07-2010, 10:06 AM	#137
Seanette Addict Posts: 254 Karma: 834 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Device: Samsung Galaxy s3 (Android 4.4.2), iPad 2, Win10 laptop	So far, nice app for ePub (I'm on an iTouch 3rd gen, with iOS 4.1), but PDF isn't quite there for me yet. I'd need to see the text in a readable font size, not just the page image (small screen, "mature" eyes). My big priority right now is finding a reader app that copes well with both ePub and PDF, since running PDFs through Calibre (or anything else) tends to have somewhat spotty results. In ePub, text is very clear and readable, and the controls are easy to use. Like the choice of page switching effects, too. Great start with 1.0, looking forward to seeing future developments.

11-08-2010, 01:52 PM	#139
kyteflyer Wizard Posts: 1,841 Karma: 9547754 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Device: iPhone SE2020	Just loaded this app (not having seen it prior to reading this thread). Sadly, it crashed on my 3GS and the entire phone froze. Reboot fixed but I'm a bit reluctant to give it another go, so it has gone. For me, back to Stanza.

11-10-2010, 12:26 AM	#144
Micah Bluefire Reader dude Posts: 329 Karma: 1089156 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle Device: Ipad	I'm interested in connecting with a library that would like to showcase downloading of library eBooks to iPhone/iPad.

11-10-2010, 08:43 AM	#145
leonardfrye Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte NC USA Device: KindlePW	Will downloading from a web site using something like: bluefirereader://download/http://www.mywebsite.com/epub/mybook.epub be supported in the next release?

11-10-2010, 02:58 PM	#147
egarbacz Member Posts: 24 Karma: 3468 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Philadelphia Device: Kindle Voyage, Boox Nova2	Micah, is there anything being down with the page turn speed? Bluefire seems to be a lot slower with the page turns then most other apps. I would love to see autoscoll but in the meantime faster page turns would be enough. I also noticed that initial loading of the book can take a long time. This usually isn't a problem since the app opens where you last left off. But lately I noticed that a couple of times a day when I open Bluefire it has to reopen the book, when it is done loading it opens to the last page I was on. This can be frustrating because I only read in small chunks of time so having to wait a minute or so for the book to open isn't fun. Thanks for the app, I am looking forward to the next version.

11-10-2010, 08:19 PM	#148
Micah Bluefire Reader dude Posts: 329 Karma: 1089156 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle Device: Ipad	an update to Bluefire Reader is now available on App Store. Top New Feature: support for library loan eBooks!

11-10-2010, 08:36 PM	#150
Micah Bluefire Reader dude Posts: 329 Karma: 1089156 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle Device: Ipad	Bluefire Reader update changes: More text size choices and text can now be made very large Support for the .acsm file type - works in standard URL or Open-in (does not work via iTunes file sharing) New Link Protocol for direct download to Bluefire Reader from link in Mobile Safari for non-protected files (epub and pdf) it is: "bluefirereader://download/<url>.pdf or epub The previous link protocol for protected items (bluefirereader://fulfill/<url>.acsm) now works with Overdrive We had lots of other goodies planned for this release, but we decided to pour all our energy into library loans and get that out ASAP.