Reply With Quotethanks jon. great work. 8) 8) 8) how easy / hard would it be to add a ( moveable ) 60 min diving bezel to some of those? that would be amazing
A few of you might have noticed Eddie ask if anyone did App development several weeks back... well although we technically didn't it had been something we wanted to try out so after a quick chat with Eddie, a few weeks work and a week waiting for Apple to approve the app we are pleased to announce the official release of the Timefactors Watches (Clocks) app which is available in the App store right now :D
Price: £0.59
Category: Utilities
Released: Sep 01, 2010
Version: 1.0
File Size: 4 Mb
Language: English
Seller: Maximum Designs Ltd.
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch. Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.
Support Link: http://www.maximumdesigns.co.uk/ios/timefactors.asp
Direct iTunes Link: itms://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/timefact ... 50263?mt=8
Web Browser Link: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/timefact ... 50263?mt=8
Description
Now you can match the clock on your phone with the watch on your wrist, with this selection of clock designs based on the ever popular Timefactors watches. Enjoy Timefactors watches past and present with an extensive range of features such as a day / dusk / night lume settings and a selection of backgrounds.
But we’re not finished there, we’re already working on the next version which will include a selection of movement options, fully functioning chronograph and even more choices for watches.
All proceeds from this app are being donated to the Alexandra Bastedo ABC Animal Sanctuary (http://www.abcanimalsanctuary.co.uk/), a registered charity.
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Version 1.0
Watch Options:
PRS-2 Dreadnought
PRS-8 Richmond Spencer
PRS-18
PRS-20 Italian
PRS-20L Italian Full Lume
PRS-22 Speedbird III
PRS-29 Smiths
PRS-50
Lume Options:
Day (Lume: 0% / Dial: 100%)
Dusk (Lume: 50% / Dial: 20%)
Night (Lume: 100% / Dial: 0%)
Background Options:
Default (Radial Grey)
Black
White
Grey Weave
Auto-Lock Disable:
On / Off
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Updates currently in development:
iPad Compatibility
Movements Options
Fully Functioning Chronograph
Even More Timefactors Watch Designs
Planned updates under review:
Alarm Clock
Custom/User Background Images
Auto Lume Setting based on Time of day
Shake Gesture Implementation
Screenshots
I'm really pleased with how this has come out, it looks absolutely stunning on the iPhone 4 Retina display (and of course the new iPod Touch now has the same display). We'll be working on the iPad Compatibility next week as it's not as simple as you think to get it working correctly there, despite being an iOS device!
We are also working on the Android version, so those of you with those devices can also enjoy the app, hopefully within a couple of weeks.
My company, Maximum Designs, were happy to provide the development of this App for FREE (it is, after all, our first app!) and all proceeds from sales will be donated to the Alexandra Bastedo ABC Animal Sanctuary (http://www.abcanimalsanctuary.co.uk/) a registered charity selected by Eddie :)
Enjoy the app, please review it in the store as that makes it more likely for others to try it... and feel free to announce this anywhere you see fit!
Cheers
Jon
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Update - 14th October 2010
Apple have just approved version 1.1 of this App which is now available in the App Store :)
What's New In Version 1.1
• Added Movement Option (Auto, Quartz, Tuning Fork)
• Fixed Minor Memory Leaks
• Improved Overall Efficiency
• Updated Graphics
thanks jon. great work. 8) 8) 8) how easy / hard would it be to add a ( moveable ) 60 min diving bezel to some of those? that would be amazing
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
We did consider including the bezel on some models but that changes the dynamics of it essentially being the dial & hands. Maybe we'll mock something up and see how it looks/works but we're likely to add a chrono function before that TBH.Originally Posted by seikopath
Brilliant! 8)
Just got it. Very nice - will make a useful bedside clock.
Cool!
Now all I need is a phone that can run it...
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
Looks great. One of the better watch apps.
+1 :)
Very nice though, well done :)
Alan
Nice one!
Just installed it, and it's great!
I'm not as think as you drunk I am.
Thanks guys, do let me know if you come across any bugs or indeed have any suggestions for new features :)
Just installed it and have fired up the Dreadnought as a desk clock. My first feature suggestion would be to allow the user to control the display brightness from the app, in the same way as iBooks does. That would mean I could leave it in screen lock disabled mode and alter the brightness to preserve battery life. My second would be to have it sync with an atomic clock somewhere.
On the alarm clock feature, would that make use of iOS 4 local notifications?
Excellent!
Best wishes,
Bob
Thanks, have downloaded to give it a whirl. My only feedback is that it would be great to have it sync with an atomic clock as others have said and put up the other watch models.
That and also doing other os formats like Android, Blackberry, Nokia, etc.
Great job :)
Even better would be if it could sync with your wristwatch! :)
Best wishes,
Bob
I will wait for the android version with anticipation!
And the Getat option :bom:
Thanks for the feedback... we didn't even consider syncing it with anything other than the inbuilt time but now realise that can be as bad as a minute out! Will look into syncing options.
Android version in progress, probably unlikely to be transferred to Blackberry/Nokia TBH.
Just got it now, looks great.
Unfortunately my only TF watch is a PRS-10, maybe that will come in the future.
"I forget who it was that recommended men for their soul's good to do each day two things they disliked ... it is a precept that I have followed scrupulously; for every day I have got up and I have gone to bed."
Might be quicker to just buy another Timefactors watch ;)
Just posted a review for you :)
I found out the same when I downloaded the Atomic Clock app and was quite surprised to be honest, you'd have thought the phone's own clock would be more accurate.Thanks for the feedback... we didn't even consider syncing it with anything other than the inbuilt time but now realise that can be as bad as a minute out! Will look into syncing options.
Android version in progress, probably unlikely to be transferred to Blackberry/Nokia TBH.
very cool
My iPhone is now showing time a la PRS 50 8)
This is really cool ... and what better reason to buy .. another watch :shock: :D
Excellent work that man! Now, I dont really know anything about ape's , or apps, but can I download it to my pc desktop as its so pretty :?: Ta
Sadly not, that's a whole different kettle of fish!
brilliant jon!!
especially as i have just got an iphone :D
cheers
mike
:cry: :cry: :cry: . I would have loved the Smiths on my BB. Excellent nevertheless.
In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.
Excellent app thanks
Pete
Wow. That's clever. Shame I don't have an iPhone.
Get down to the app store (on iTunes) and buy this folks!
The ABC Animal Sanctuary is a great cause to support!
Not having an iphone is no excuse :-)
Nice work Jon.
How easy would it be to make it a lockscreen app? Or does that option only exist on jailbroken phones?
It would be good to have the watch displayed as your default login screen.
Agree also with the brightness adjust and sync suggestions.
Cheers
Steve
Lockscreen stuff is only on Jailbroken phones and that's not an area we're going to develop for in all honesty...
Pity. Typical of Apple to cripple a delivery mode which can sustain some really useful functionality.
Thanks for this, excellent stuff! 8)
quality :salute:
Good stuff Jon
Control... Apple are all about control ;)
Just downloading it from itunes now. Does the lume view change according to the time of day (suppose I could just wait a little while and see for myself)?
Makes me almost want an iPhone.
That is superb, nice job!
"I looked with pity not untinged with scorn upon these trivial-minded passers-by"
Not yet but as you'll see in the "in development" section it will be an option in the next release... That said we'd all have to agree on what time of day we consider "dusk" and "night" to be ;)
Thanks to all those who've downloaded so far, don't forget to leave a rating and review!!
It's a good app, but it's the only app i've ever paid for, all other apps i have are freebies.
I can see this leading to a slippery slope now, as already my talking cat has an ugraded Bakewell tart :shock:
So thanks for that :roll: :D
Is it quartz ?
Just downloaded it, and I love it.
Well done, great job!!!
Graeme.
Brilliant - just added to my iPhone and what a brilliant way to 'try before you buy'. Using the PRS29 in dusk mode at the moment :-)
Steve (via tapatalk on his iPhone)
Just downloaded. Cool app :)
Just bought it, love it and i hope to see a prs-5 with a sapphire caseback soon.. :happy2: :love4:
What fun! My compliments on the idea and the execution! Class move sending the proceeds to the worthwhile cause. I'm downloading the app now.....
Jon,
Unlike the actual watches the date wheels have zeroes before the single digits. You asked for the feedback....
This is great fun!
Thanks for the feedback, this has been commented and noted earlier in the thread but will endure it's looked at with next update :)
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