What an exciting month it has been. We have been working hard to complete and launch our Author Tools so educators can create their own flash card decks. We have also beenexploring new platforms for our flash card applications. Since the announcement of the iPad, Shaun has been working hard to develop a flash card application specifically for that format. Even though Apple says that all of the iPhone apps will work fine on the iPad, with the larger screen the fact is that most iPhone apps will just not look as good on the iPad.
We don't want an okay user experience, we want a great one. So we are writing an iPad version of our apps to make sure the experience for users of that device is just as spectacular as it is on the iPhone/iPod touch. We are also working to create a version for android devices because not only are the phones in that segment of the mobile market getting more popular, there will be a lot of new tablet computers released in the coming months to compete with the iPad, and many will be running android.
Another exciting opportunity lies with Amazon's desire to have developers write programs for the Kindle. We will be there on the ground floor as this device becomes more than just a book reader.
Our goal is to improve improve the learning experience for students and to market the apps our authors help us build to as many people as we can. We are not going to limit ourselves to one type of device. Why would we? We have high standards for the software we make and writing applications for all of these different platforms will not be easy. When we release a new version for a new platform you can be sure it will be up to our high standards.
Remember, if you are an educator and you want to create a set of flash cards for us to turn into an application, just visit our Author Tools page. It doesn't cost anything to create a deck. Since you earn a royalty for every copy sold, you actually make money by doing it. I look forward to seeing you on the inside.
