iPhone MapleRead -- iPhone version of BookMaster -- now ready for beta testing

[odamizu]

Originally Posted by sbaylor

@odamizu - Yesterday I answered your Question 2 honestly:
But it seems that you don't believe it.

I did believe it! I thought that's what you meant when you said, "Perhaps the name 'BookMaster' will be changed later too! "

The "" didn't mean MapleRead would be the new name for both iPhone and iPad app?

[sbaylor]

Originally Posted by sbaylor

MapleRead is the upcoming iPhone version of BookMaster, our highly acclaimed ebook reader app for iPad. We are very excited to tell you that it is now ready for beta testing, starting today (May 26, 2016).

For more details, please see TestFlight for MapleRead.

Hopefully with your help, the first post-beta version of MapleRead will be available on the App Store by the end of June as scheduled.

The beta testing has been going pretty well. See the bottom of the same page TestFlight for MapleRead as promised for quick status update.

[sbaylor]

Here's a quick update [ref]

• Jun 30: Beta Review concluded. Thanks to all of you who have participated in this program.
• Jul 01: Getting ready for App Store submission
• Jul 05: Submitted to App Store for new product approval

[cedhax]

That's very good news.

Since the iPhone app is a new app, I understand that it may take longer to get approved by the App Store than the regular app update. While I have been patiently waiting for several months by now, I can't help feeling excited about it, as it will finally become a reality.

I know that I won't be disappointed, as I have tested the beta version. Judging from your team's track record, I believe that the product version can only be better. I'll be more than happy to buy the new iPhone app at the same price point of the iPad app, as soon as it hits the store!

[sbaylor]

Originally Posted by sbaylor

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Actually, we've been thinking about the app name for a long time. We want a name that is (more) unique and emphasizes the major service it provides--tools for reading, rather than books for selling (like iBooks).

Perhaps the name "BookMaster" will be changed later too!

Just want to close this issue.

With yesterday's app release, we've changed the app family name from "BookMaster" to "MapleRead". We really like the new name more, and we hope you will too. For more details, please read the new MapleRead thread.