Improvements

I’ve released a new Android version (v1.4.8).  This is equivalent to the IOS version released a week ago and grants a free use of the Undo button every time that a user completes a puzzle and uses the victory screen “Compare Results” button.

I’ve released a new IOS version (v1.4.7).  This catches up to Android version 1.4.6.  Changes from the previous IOS version include: Making the level 1 puzzles easier. Adding a feature that colour-codes solved cogs.  See the screenshot below. Some significant speed improvements. Improving the tips on solving Cogismo puzzles within the in-app help. Granting a free use of the Undo button every time that a user completes a puzzle and uses the victory screen “Compare Results” button. Adding a Contact Us button.

I’ve released a new Android version (v1.4.6).  Changes in this version include: Making the level 1 puzzles easier.  Actually, there are no new puzzles, it is just that the tougher level 1 puzzles have now been reclassified as level 2. Adding a feature that colour-codes solved cogs.  You’ll notice that as you solve each cog, it now turns a lighter colour.  See the screenshot below. Some significant speed improvements.  Parts of the main screen have been completely re-worked to improve how quickly the cogs turn. Adding a Contact Us button.  Well – it would probably have been more accurate to call it …

I’ve released a new IOS version (v1.4.1).  Changes in this version include: Adding a short tutorial The interface has been simplified (and hopefully made a little more elegant) It makes better use of large screen devices.  If it detects a screen larger than iPhone 4, it draws the cogs 15% bigger Some speed improvements Saves all puzzles onto the Cogismo website (if the device has an internet connection), but the user still gets to select whether their username is recorded along with their results IOS version 1.4.1 is the same as Android version 1.4.0.

I’ve released a new version of Cogismo (Android 1.4.0).  This version adds a quick tutorial to the app.

I’ve released a new version of Cogismo (Android 1.3.4).  This version: Removes the opening screen pop-up message. Instead the Help button on the opening screen now flashes until you’ve opened the help screen.  The content of the help screen has also been upgraded – including adding some pictures (describing the rules of Cogismo puzzles) aimed at non-English speakers. Displays larger cogs when used on a larger screen. Drops the previous wall-paper, and replaces it with a user-controllable series of circles. Is faster, but starts slower. Now saves all puzzles onto the Cogismo website (if the device has an internet connection), …

v1.2.2 = 2nd IOS version.  Released on 3 August 2016.  Major changes (1) saves current puzzle state on app close, and re-loads same puzzle if app is re-started within 12 hours and (2) fixed a bug that prevented some users from saving usernames & puzzles to the website and (3) improved the Add Username screen. v1.1.1 =  1st IOS version.  Released on 15 July 2016. Pre-loaded with 272 puzzles.

v1.2.6 = 3rd Android version.  Released on 19 August 2016.  Major changes (1) improved the main screen re-draw times and (2) saves current puzzle state on app close, and re-loads same puzzle if app is re-started within 12 hours. v1.1.8 = 2nd Android version.  Released on 23 July 2016.  Major changes (1) improved the Add Username screen and (2) URL loaded puzzles are now given a difficulty rating and (3) added slide functionality to the buttons in the settings screen. v1.0.5 = 1st Android version.  Released (in New Zealand only) on 5 June 2016. Pre-loaded with 272 puzzles.    

Top Priority: Add more puzzles (especially more difficulty level 3, 4 and 5 puzzles). Add a Leader Board (but I’d like to hear peoples ideas on how the scoring should work). Medium Priority: Improve the reports that are available in the Achievements screen. Improving the checking for invalid puzzle configurations on URL startup. What else?  I’d like to hear your ideas!