July 11th, 2010
Awaken 1.7 is now ready for beta testing! Here’s a top level list of what’s new:
- All graphics updated to include HighDPI versions for the iPhone 4 Retina Display.
- Music tracks selected for alarms and the sleep timer can now be removed, re-arranged, and additional tracks can be added to your selection. We also added the album art for each track so that you can see visually what album the track is from.
- Single button for snooze and stop alarm (video demo and notes here).
- Support for iOS 4 fast app switching.
- Local notification support added to allow alarms to function when Awaken is not running.
- Minor bug fixes and UI polish.
Awaken 1.7 will still support both iOS 3 and iOS 4 and is a universal application with UI for iPhone and iPad included.
Local Notification Notes
As mentioned above, local notification support has been added and will allow alarms to trigger when Awaken isn’t running. Local notifications however are limited to only playing sounds that are bundled within the application and not iPod music. All alarms in Awaken will have a default sound assigned (which you can change to any of the 12 sounds included) which will be used for the local notification sound. The local notification alert will also include a button which will allow you to launch Awaken to play the alarm with the music associated. Local notifications will only appear if you don’t have Awaken running at alarm time. If Awaken is already running (as was previously required) it’ll play the music for the alarm and display the usual UI. Basically local notifications will ensure that you don’t miss an alarm if you quit the app.
We’re now looking for beta testers – especially people with iPhone 4 so that we can ensure that all of the new high resolution graphics are working.
To get started, all you need to do is send your device ID to beta@embraceware.com and also let us know which iPhone/iPod/iPad model you are using an if you’re using iOS 3 or 4.
You can get your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch device ID by doing the following:
- Connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to your Mac or PC.
- On the “Summary” tab in iTunes, click the “Serial Number” label. You’ll notice “Serial Number” changes to “Identifier”. (sans Zelda chime)
- Click on “Edit” in the menu at the top and select “Copy”.
- Now you can paste the device ID into an email.
We look forward to hearing from you!
PS> We have a bunch of Awaken 1.7 screenshots posted here.
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June 2nd, 2010
Thanks to all of our beta testers Awaken for iPad is now available in the App Store. We were flooded with a ton of people who wanted to get in on the beta. For all of those who didn’t get in on this beta you’ll have a chance at the next version update. Awaken for iPad is a free update to the iPhone version. We decided to make Awaken a universal application to save you from purchasing twice – enjoy!
We have a ton of new features to come in the near future. For now we wanted to get the iPad version on par with the feature set of the iPhone version.
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May 24th, 2010
Awaken for iPad is just about ready for a first round of beta testing.
We extended Awaken for iPhone to be a universal application which contains a separate user interface for iPhone and iPad. As a universal application we can release features to iPhone and iPad at the same time in a single update. It also saves you from purchasing another version for iPad if you purchased the iPhone version already. Nice right?
When using Awaken on an iPad you’ll notice that the user interface has been redesigned to take advantage of the bigger display. We also support both portrait and landscape orientations throughout the entire application.
There is one new feature exclusive to the iPad version, and that is the “Photo Frame” clock style (as shown on the right). It allows you to select photos to display as a slideshow on the clock screen. We’ll be including this in the iPhone version later.
The iPad version also has a dedicated button in the toolbar for the flashlight – shaking your iPad for the flashlight didn’t make sense like it does on the iPhone.
So, the reason for the post, we’re looking for a bunch of beta testers to help us eliminate any bugs and provide feedback. If you’d like to beta test and you have an iPad, leave a comment below with your device UDID. Be sure to include your email address in the email field – not the comments box.
You can get your iPad device UDID by doing the following:
- Connect your iPad to your Mac or PC.
- On the “Summary” tab in iTunes, click the “Serial Number” label. You’ll notice “Serial Number” changes to “Identifier”. (sans Zelda chime)
- Click on “Edit” in the menu at the top and select “Copy”.
- Now you can paste the device ID into a comment below.
Since this is a universal application you’ll be replacing the iPhone/iPod version of Awaken if you have it installed. If this is the case, and you’d like to use this beta on your iPhone or iPod touch, please include the UDID for that device as well.
We look forward to hearing from you!
PS> If you haven’t purchased Awaken for iPhone yet – jump in now at the low price of $1.99 and it’ll get you the iPad version as a free update when it’s available.
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March 16th, 2010
Awaken 1.5 for iPhone and iPod touch is now available in the App Store!
Awaken 1.5 adds both Spanish and Swedish localizations for the entire application.
Next week we’ll be releasing Awaken 1.6 with German localization with more languages to follow.
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February 18th, 2010
Awaken 1.4 for iPhone and iPod touch is now available in the App Store!
Awaken 1.4 adds French localization of the entire application, 3 new LCD clock colors (green, orange and purple), and the days of the week now shown with the correct first day of the week for your region (Sunday or Monday). All LCD clock styles were updated to be more vibrant as well and some minor bugs were corrected.
Next week we’ll be releasing Awaken 1.5 with Spanish localization with more languages to follow.
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February 7th, 2010
Welcome to the new Embraceware.com! We’ve cleaned up the place so take a look around and let us know what you think via comments.
We have a new icon in the header which leads to a low volume mailing list. Sign up to be the first to get the latest and most important Embraceware news. It will be used to inform you of new app launches and major updates to existing apps. We promise to not share your e-mail address with anyone else.
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January 28th, 2010
Awaken 1.3 for iPhone and iPod touch is now available in the App Store!
At a high level, here are the changes in this new version:
- New application icon.
- New amber clock style.
- New red light added to flashlight selections.
- Snooze timer countdown displayed.
- Toggle snooze on/off with double tap.
- Toggle between artwork or clock during playback.
- Swipe left/right to go to previous/next song.
- 75 song limit removed for alarms and sleep timer.
- Flip clock is now animated.
- Crash bug corrected on music selection.
- Visual tweaks to all clock styles.
- New application icon.
- New amber clock style.
- New red light added to flashlight selections.
- Snooze timer countdown displayed.
- Toggle snooze on/off with double tap.
- Toggle between artwork or clock during playback.
- Swipe left/right to go to previous/next song.
- 75 song limit removed for alarms and sleep timer.
- Flip clock is now animated.
- Crash bug corrected on music selection.
- Visual tweaks to all clock styles.
Most of these new additions were done at the request of your feedback – so keep it coming (support@embraceware.com)!
If you’re wondering about Awaken and the newly announced iPad – we’ll be on the platform with a revised UI to take full advantage of the larger screen. You will also not have to purchase a separate version of Awaken for the iPad. More information will be available closer to launch of the iPad since everything is NDA at the moment.
We’re also extending the 99¢ sale of Awaken – so get it now if you haven’t already at this extremely low price.
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January 19th, 2010
Update: Beta testing of Awaken 1.3 has concluded and the final version has been sent to Apple for review. Thanks to all of the beta testers!
It’s that time again – a new update for Awaken for iPhone is on the way. Version 1.3 contains over a dozen new enhancements. We would like to conclude testing ASAP so that we can release it for everyone. Anyone who beta tested the last version already has 1.3 – but we’d like to add even more testers.
If you’re interested and are able to test Awaken 1.3 right away please let us know.
As before, here are the steps:
To get started, all you need to do is send your device ID to support@embraceware.com with “Awaken Beta” in the subject line.
You can get your iPhone or iPod touch device ID by doing the following:
- Connect your iPhone or iPod touch to your Mac or PC.
- On the “Summary” tab in iTunes, click the “Serial Number” label.
You’ll notice “Serial Number” changes to “Identifier”. (sans Zelda chime)
- Click on “Edit” in the menu at the top and select “Copy”.
- Now you can paste the device ID into an email.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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January 10th, 2010
We’re glad that so many of you took advantage of our holiday sale (50% off Awaken for iPhone and $5 off Awaken for Mac). Awaken for Mac is now going to remain at that sale price of $10. We’re also extending the 50% sale of Awaken for iPhone a little longer.
We’ve been busy working on updates for all 3 of our apps.
Awaken for iPhone and iPod touch version 1.3 is near completion and will be sent to Apple for review this coming week. We’ll be posting a list of the new features contained within soon.
Awaken for Mac version 5 has been in development for a while and was delayed on a few occasions. There was a huge demand for Awaken on the iPhone so we paused Awaken for Mac to accomplish that, and then rewrote it for Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard. You’ll be getting an all-new Awaken for Mac when version 5 is released. Stay tuned for more information. It’ll be a free major update to anyone who has already purchased Awaken.
If you’d like to stay connected to our developments this year – see our subscribe, twitter, and facebook links above.
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December 3rd, 2009
Happy Holidays everyone! We’d like to start off December with a 50% discount on Awaken for iPhone.
So for just 99¢ you can get in on Awaken with free updates for life.
We’re super busy working on version 1.3 which will bring a bunch of new features and a refined UI.
Your feedback and reviews in the iTunes App Store are extremely helpful and we’d like to thank everyone for the positive reviews.
Stay tuned for version 1.3 and jump in on the limited sale now before it runs out!
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