IPAD READER TECHNOLOGY ideas PLEASE for logos4mac/ipad/iphone

Ok, Logos4MAC/PAD/IPHONE can jump way out into the future if the development team can take our logos library and be able to open it in IPAD's bookstore/ reading platform......It's some amazing technology! No, I don't work for apple or support their world philosophy. I also don't think the ipad is all that and a box a chocolates. I do however think the way their reading software allows you to turn the pages in a book is simply awesome....take a look at ipad's video especially the reading formatt....I hope LOGOS4MAC team adapts their technology or allows us to view our library on the ipad/ reading platform.......I'm definitely not a software writer so this may be impossible.........I'm just saying ipad's format is amazing.......Blessings and thank you for working hard MAC team at logos!!!!

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Terry Poperszky

I have rightly been labeled an apple fanboy, but I would really like to actually see this thing released before we start begging for development for it. BTW, I the same argument goes for those have have dismissed it as not being as good as their current solution. Both sides are making judgements based on a video, which to me just doesn't make sense.

John Kight

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84148#Comment_84148

I would like to see L4 Mac Done before a iPad compatible version. [;)]

J.R. Miller

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84231#Comment_84231

I would like to see L4 Mac Done before a iPad compatible version.

Apples and Oranges (no pun intended). There are two different development teams for iPhone and Mac. Also keep in mind no one even knows if Logos will do a redesign of their iPhone app.

Jack Caviness

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84231#Comment_84231

I would like to see L4 Mac Done before a iPad compatible version.

Absolutely. Let Logos complete one project before we agitate for them to begin another.

Wes Saad

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84252#Comment_84252

Also keep in mind no one even knows if Logos will do a redesign of their iPhone app.

Untrue:

Wes Saad

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84257#Comment_84257

Let Logos complete one project before we agitate for them to begin another.

Except the iPad version, at least initially, is probably just a variation on the iPhone version. I could see distinct features showing up over time, but probably not at first.

Jack Caviness

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84261#Comment_84261

Let Logos complete one project before we agitate for them to begin another.

Except the iPad version, at least initially, is probably just a variation on the iPhone version. I could see distinct features showing up over time, but probably not at first.

You are correct. According to Apple's webpage, any app that runs on the iPhone will also run on the iPad. I may have misunderstood, but I think the OP was asking for something more.

J.R. Miller

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84258#Comment_84258

Also keep in mind no one even knows if Logos will do a redesign of their iPhone app.

Untrue:

Thanks Chris for the info. I missed that tweet. From what I have read (and that is not a lot) game developers seem to think it is a minor update to make their iPhone apps work on the iPad. I don't know if the same applies to Logos app though, but I find it hard to think there is much difference other than new image scaling, button redesign, etc.. to fit the new screen size.

Brian Beneda

Let me qualify my post in advance: I am a fan of Apple products but I am not a "fanboy". That said, if there was ever a killer app for the iPad, Logos 4 is it! The iPad was designed for an "intimacy of experience" unlike what can be achieved with a laptop or desktop computer. For Bible study specifically, I have a hard time reading devotionally on a computer. I have an extensive Logos library but many of my resources I also have in hardcopy form for when I want to just read and ponder. When I am in the Bible, there are many times my devotional time turns into study and my scholarly study turns into devotional reading or doxology. Having a touch interface on Logos 4 and being able to use it in this kind of form factor would do wonders for my Bible time! To be clear, I don't want a scaled up version of the iPhone interface. I want a touch version of Logos 4 with some of the of intimacy of what Apple showed with their ibook reader. Given something like that, I would buy an iPad just for Bible study. I would be willing to pay extra for an iPad app like this. I would not be as willing to pay extra for a simple reader.

(As an aside, some thought also needs to be giving to better synchronizing across iPhone, iPad and PC. If I am in the middle of a study on my PC, I would like for those same resources to be available with the books open in the same places with a similar screen layout and linking configuration on the other devices. That way I could just get up from the desk and go and still be able to continue the study on the road.)

Thinking bigger picture, I have been wondering about Logos' positioning as a company in the midst of the rush to electronic publications. I am highly dependent upon Logos commercial success. I would like to see some moves toward making Logos THE app, THE store and THE company of record when it comes to Biblical publications. Bob, what is your vision for Logos' value prop in the midst of Amazon/Kindle, Apple/iBookstore, and B&N/Nook, etc... ? How are you executing that vision? How are you working with publishers to secure a future in this environment?

Best,
Brian

Rev. D.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84258#Comment_84258

Thanks for sharing this great news! I figured this would indeed be the case but it's good to see it in print.

Christina

Tom Philpot (Faithlife)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84288#Comment_84288

Anyone see this: Logos

Logos Bible Software on the iPad http://tweetphoto.com/9926972

J.R. Miller

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84421#Comment_84421

Looks cool!

Andrew Chuter

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84456#Comment_84456

Does anyone know whether it will be possible to download and then access logos library on IPAD independently of internet (once downloaded) or will it only be accessible at any moment via a live internet connection?

Andrew

Wes Saad

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84482#Comment_84482

Andrew,

Pretty sure it will work like the iPhone version. Only downloaded resources will be accessible offline. Since the iPad is a more competent device for software such as Logos, I could see them adding more features to the iPad version in the future.

I'd love to see some sort of notes integrated in. Since the iPad cannot multitask (yet? I hope!) it would be clunky to use Logos for study. Work in Logos; switch and start Pages, type notes; switch and start Logos again, navigate back to workplace, continue study... (this example is a reminder of the need for the Logos app to remember where a user was when the program last closed). Integrated notes in the iPad version would make study in the app a real possibility and asset.

Michael Kares

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84532#Comment_84532

Well, if Apple doesn't give us multi-tasking, I'm sure the iphone hackers will find a way to jailbreak the iPad and give us the ability to multitask thru a 3rd party add-on. They did it for the iphone/itouch

Wes Saad

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84546#Comment_84546

Well, if Apple doesn't give us multi-tasking, I'm sure the iphone hackers will find a way to jailbreak the iPad and give us the ability to multitask thru a 3rd party add-on. They did it for the iphone/itouch

One would have to be willing to jailbreak their device. I wasn't for the iPhone, I won't be for the iPad, and I'm sure Logos development will keep in mind that most users won't want to jailbreak.

Charles A Lee

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84421#Comment_84421

Thanks for the sneak peak. I'm looking forward to using Logos on an iPad but the priority for me is still getting it working on my MacBook Pro. Mahalo.

Roger Feenstra

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84257#Comment_84257

Absolutely. Let Logos complete one project before we agitate for them to begin another.

Unfortunately, that is not the way it works anymore. Companies need to keep moving forward, multi-tasking and innovating to keep up with the technology.

Tom Gindrup

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/85258#Comment_85258

I'm curious if the same limitations (number of books available) will be the same. My assumption is it would, I've got a ton of books on L4 that's not available on my iPhone... waiting patiently.

Terry Poperszky

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/85534#Comment_85534

I'm curious if the same limitations (number of books available) will be the same. My assumption is it would, I've got a ton of books on L4 that's not available on my iPhone... waiting patiently.

The number of books is not a limitation of the iPhone platform, but a licensing issue. So you are correct.

Rus Howard

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84532#Comment_84532

Chris, if Apple is correct and iPhone apps will work on iPad, then you should be able to set up books to read off-line on your iPad since you can do this on iPhone.

Rus

Jason Prince

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/85665#Comment_85665

I really hope I can have the bible and a commentary open at the same time.

Glad its happening

DominicM

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/85534#Comment_85534

I'm curious if the same limitations (number of books available) will be the same.

I cant see it being any different to the iphone list

Dave Hairs

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/85924#Comment_85924

I really hope I can have the bible and a commentary open at the same time.

I'm with Jason - this feature alone would be enough to make me get an iPad. I like a lot of its other features but the iPhone app doesn't quite have enough to allow me to use it for my daily study. It's a great reference tool but, for what I want, not quite there for study.

While I would love a full Logos4 experience on iPad, I think there is a middle ground that could be provided much more easily that would give enough.

After all, Apple themselves have said the iPad is a middle ground between iPhone and Mac. Time will tell whether the masses need that middle ground but, in the case, of Logos, I would love to have it.

Dave

lostlogik

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/85924#Comment_85924

I really hope I can have the bible and a commentary open at the same time.

That is one of the things I like about OliveTree's BibleReader app; the split screen view. They implement it very well, such that two books open on the iPhone work and keep in sync. On the iPad, with that much more screen, it would be so good to have two books open together.

Peter Jonas

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/84267#Comment_84267

Brian makes some excellent points. I too continue to use my print Bible when I read devotionally or when I'm reading more intimately. If If Logos does the ipad right in a way that allows it to adapt to the physicality of how people read the Bible, it could lead to a lot of us to use it more.

An additional thought I have is how cool it would be to have Logos incorporate the daily rcl lectionary as part of the ribbon. If that were on the ipad, you could take it wherever you said your prayers. I would pray with that for sure.

Peter Jonas

Nathan

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/85534#Comment_85534

IPAD=Dead Dog, glorified Ipod Touch, awkward bigger thingy that can't run osx apps.

IPHONE=Beautiful, totally transportable, multipurpose gadget that fits on my belt, runs a gazillion useful apps that just work, my fav book reader when I'm standing in line waiting at the bank.

MACBOOK=Totally cool, virus free, simple computer that NEEDS a wonderful FAST L4 (yesterday) so I don't have to run a VM which creates an audible sucking noise while draining battery.

Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/87902#Comment_87902

IPAD=Dead Dog, glorified Ipod Touch, awkward bigger thingy that can't run osx apps.

Observation: dead dogs usually don't hunt, but anticipating millions of iPad sales. While not able to run OS X apps, able to run 140,000 iPhone apps is helpful, especially "gazillion useful apps that just work" [;)] Looking carefully at iPad demonstrations by many people in keynote presentation, iPad looks easy to handle while being intuitive to use. Apple's iWork suite for iPad showed tremendous potential for larger screen interaction.

Dreaming: multi-touch interface for iMac's - would like to interact with OS X apps in similar way.

Observation: Windows 7 includes multi-touch gestures for tablet computers (laptop computers with rotating screens).

By the way, for over 3 decades have watched many people reach out to computer screens - point stuff out, often wishing to touch their work. Many monitors are covered with lots of fingerprints.

Keep Smiling [:)]

Rom

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/87902#Comment_87902

I cannot wait for my iPad. I'd love to do my reading on an iPad rather than my Macbook Pro. I cannot wait to take my iPad to the studies I lead. Reference material, slide shows, video presentations, all of that can be put together for my intimate (~ 10 person) studies and shown to the attendees. It is going to change the way I run those.

I am in awe, just thinking of the potential. God has blessed us with some mighty tools to spread the Word!

Nathan

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/87960#Comment_87960

Dreaming: multi-touch interface for iMac's - would like to interact with OS X apps in similar way.

Yup I agree, put a touchscreen on a macbook, running a SCREAMING FAST L4.

Whats going to happen first? Touchscreen on macbook or SCREAMING FAST L4?