Kobo app v5.0, for iOS is now in Canadian app store

CWPitcher · 11-04-2011, 01:12 PM

I just updated to v5.0 on the iPhone. The update says: Pulse is added, Annotations save to the cloud, Fix for bookmark syncing across devices, Performance enhancements.

Cheers

Ham Cannon · 11-04-2011, 02:14 PM

Unless I'm missing something, bookmark syncing sure as heck isn't fixed. My iPad, iPhone, and Touch don't seem to be syncing with each other at all.

SCION · 11-04-2011, 02:29 PM

Wow, that's great!

digiSara · 11-04-2011, 09:01 PM

Is there a setting so that it doesn't download all my books to the App? I know I can move things on the Kobo website - but I want all my books on my Kobo, but want to be able to choose which ones are on my phone.

The Terminator · 11-04-2011, 10:41 PM

When for Android I wonder?

lessthanyouthink · 11-04-2011, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ham Cannon

Unless I'm missing something, bookmark syncing sure as heck isn't fixed. My iPad, iPhone, and Touch don't seem to be syncing with each other at all.

That's odd... bookmark syncing should be working fine now. There were a few connectivity issues earlier today — that could've been affecting things. Is syncing still acting up for you?

lessthanyouthink · 11-04-2011, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digiSara

Is there a setting so that it doesn't download all my books to the App? I know I can move things on the Kobo website - but I want all my books on my Kobo, but want to be able to choose which ones are on my phone.

Currently there isn't, though as a work-around you can tap on books while they're downloading to pause them, if you're concerned about using up storage.

taming · 11-05-2011, 05:25 AM

In the Android App, there is a menu item that lets you pause all downloads. You don't see it until a book has started downloading. The titles will download, but not the books. I haven't used the iOS app, but I'm betting you can do that as well.

keithmoonkin · 11-05-2011, 11:29 AM

Syncing does not seem to work between iOS and Kobo Desktop. I have no problem syncing between android on multiple devices (Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung Gio).

The Terminator · 11-05-2011, 12:33 PM

This seems puzzling to me, why take it to IOS first when the Kobo Vox runs Android? I guess the Vox will get it soon.

taming · 11-05-2011, 01:56 PM

Actually, it makes sense to me on a couple of levels. Until very recently, the overwhelming majority of tablet users were using iOS--that is where the market was. The iOS team (led by Jim Dovey) is definitely the most experienced of all the app groups Kobo has. Additionally, the iOS app had a huge problem that started around the time Apple made in-app purchasing financially a loser, the iOS app wasn't syncing correctly.I am sure that Kobo through a whole lot of development time at the iOS app for both of these reasons.

My sense is that the Vox came to market a few weeks early because of market changes and that the Android team is playing catch-up. I suspect that having one team solve a problem and then adapting the solution to a different platform makes more sense then having a bunch of different teams working in parallel. At least now, as the Android team works its way forward, they will have the iOS lessons out there for them to learn from.

The Terminator · 11-05-2011, 02:05 PM

Ok that makes sense now, I forgot about the IOS problems.

auriel · 11-05-2011, 02:36 PM

Has anyone actually seen Pulse yet? I haven't, but I'm reading a sideloaded book right now, so maybe Pulse only works with KoboBooks.com purchases?

taming · 11-05-2011, 03:13 PM

It's only kepub books.

keithmoonkin · 11-05-2011, 04:57 PM

iosv5.o does not show page numbers or page within the current chapter when tapping middle of screen. Very annoying as this is what i like about the Kobo.

11-04-2011, 01:12 PM	#1
CWPitcher Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Victoria BC Canada Device: Kobo Aura HD, Touch, iPhone	Kobo app v5.0, for iOS is now in Canadian app store I just updated to v5.0 on the iPhone. The update says: Pulse is added, Annotations save to the cloud, Fix for bookmark syncing across devices, Performance enhancements. Cheers

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11-04-2011, 02:14 PM	#2
Ham Cannon Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 100 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Pocketbook 360, Sony Reader 505, Kobo Touch, iPad 1, iPhone 4	Unless I'm missing something, bookmark syncing sure as heck isn't fixed. My iPad, iPhone, and Touch don't seem to be syncing with each other at all.

11-04-2011, 02:29 PM	#3
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	Wow, that's great!

11-04-2011, 09:01 PM	#4
digiSara Groupie Posts: 158 Karma: 153344 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo wifi	Is there a setting so that it doesn't download all my books to the App? I know I can move things on the Kobo website - but I want all my books on my Kobo, but want to be able to choose which ones are on my phone.

11-04-2011, 10:41 PM	#5
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	When for Android I wonder?

11-05-2011, 05:25 AM	#8
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	In the Android App, there is a menu item that lets you pause all downloads. You don't see it until a book has started downloading. The titles will download, but not the books. I haven't used the iOS app, but I'm betting you can do that as well.

11-05-2011, 11:29 AM	#9
keithmoonkin Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kindle	Syncing does not seem to work between iOS and Kobo Desktop. I have no problem syncing between android on multiple devices (Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung Gio).

11-05-2011, 12:33 PM	#10
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	This seems puzzling to me, why take it to IOS first when the Kobo Vox runs Android? I guess the Vox will get it soon.

11-05-2011, 01:56 PM	#11
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	Actually, it makes sense to me on a couple of levels. Until very recently, the overwhelming majority of tablet users were using iOS--that is where the market was. The iOS team (led by Jim Dovey) is definitely the most experienced of all the app groups Kobo has. Additionally, the iOS app had a huge problem that started around the time Apple made in-app purchasing financially a loser, the iOS app wasn't syncing correctly.I am sure that Kobo through a whole lot of development time at the iOS app for both of these reasons. My sense is that the Vox came to market a few weeks early because of market changes and that the Android team is playing catch-up. I suspect that having one team solve a problem and then adapting the solution to a different platform makes more sense then having a bunch of different teams working in parallel. At least now, as the Android team works its way forward, they will have the iOS lessons out there for them to learn from.

11-05-2011, 02:05 PM	#12
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Ok that makes sense now, I forgot about the IOS problems.

11-05-2011, 02:36 PM	#13
auriel Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK (Canada) Device: Black Original Kobo; iPad 2; Black Kobo Touch	Has anyone actually seen Pulse yet? I haven't, but I'm reading a sideloaded book right now, so maybe Pulse only works with KoboBooks.com purchases?

11-05-2011, 03:13 PM	#14
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	It's only kepub books.

11-05-2011, 04:57 PM	#15
keithmoonkin Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kindle	iosv5.o does not show page numbers or page within the current chapter when tapping middle of screen. Very annoying as this is what i like about the Kobo.