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ForeFlight Mobile and iOS 8
The next version of ForeFlight Mobile will require iOS 8 or later. By making iOS 8 the minimum iOS version supported, we can deliver new features that require iOS 8, deliver smaller application downloads, improve energy efficiency, add improved support for devices like the iPhone 6 Plus, and deliver faster application performance. The only device that…
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ForeFlight Mobile Version 6.3.2 is Ready for iOS 8
ForeFlight Mobile version 6.3.2 is now available on the App Store. This update brings performance improvements, a few bug fixes, and most importantly support for iOS 8 landing today, and iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus available on September 19. We recommend all Stratus customers download this update as it improves app performance while connected.…
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ForeFlight’s iOS 8 Preflight Briefing
Yesterday, Apple announced updates to iPhone, a new payment system called Apple Pay, the new Apple Watch, and the release date for iOS 8. We love new opportunities to build elegant apps – running on great hardware – that deliver exceptional experiences for pilots. Apple’s news makes more of this possible. Focusing on iOS 8…
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iOS 6 Required Starting February 1
Apple is introducing iOS development changes soon and we want to make sure you are aware of them. Starting in February, updates submitted to App Store by all app developers will require iOS 6 as a minimum version. After February 1, any app updates we submit to App Store will require iOS 6. Customers running…
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ForeFlight Mobile and iOS7
We are happy to report that overall, we have seen good performance with ForeFlight Mobile on iOS 7. We have put a lot of effort into making sure ForeFlight Mobile runs well on the new iOS. With an OS release this big, it is inevitable that there will be things that both Apple and app…
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ForeFlight Mobile 5.4 and Beyond to Require iOS 6 or Greater
Update: This transition has been delayed – ForeFlight Mobile 5.4 will work on iPad 1. If you are using an iPad 1 in the cockpit today, please note that this change will take place at some point in the relatively near future (though that date is not yet set). If you have questions/concerns, please email us at team@foreflight.com.…
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Bulletin: iOS 6 and External “Made for iPad” GPS Accessories
Since Apple released iOS 6, many pilots have reported difficulty connecting to “Made for iPad” external Bluetooth GPSs (such as the DUAL XGPS150, Bad Elf Pro, GNS and GLO) and getting position updates. These instructions should resolve the issue: Open Apple Settings (the grey icon with the “gears”) Tap Privacy, then turn OFF Location Services at…
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External GPS Devices and iOS 6
Some ForeFlight customers have reported problems with iOS 6 and their external GPS devices (like DUAL or Bad Elf). After upgrading to iOS 6, some customers are not seeing location information inside ForeFlight Mobile or other apps when using these devices. However, the GPS devices appear to work fine when using the hardware maker’s own…
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Next Version of ForeFlight Mobile to Require iOS 5.1
The next version of ForeFlight Mobile will require iOS 5.1 or higher. iOS is the operating system that powers Apple’s mobile devices. For the vast majority of ForeFlight customers, no action is required – you are ready. iOS 5.1 supports a large number of Apple devices. Here’s the compatibility list: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone…
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iOS 5.0.1 Available, ForeFlight Mobile 4.3 on Short Final
Earlier this week, Apple released an important update: iOS 5.0.1. This update addresses the issue we noted previously where iOS 5 could delete data from inside apps under certain low disk space conditions. With iOS 5.0.1, apps can mark certain data as “never delete”. We are very happy that Apple reacted so quickly and made…
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