IWST v1.4: This weekend

Version 1.4 is ready for release this weekend but I am trying to roll in a few bug fixes.  Spring finally decided to show up so I've been busy with yard work and tiling my fireplace so I apologize.  Otherwise I could have had the new version out earlier this week.  I will elaborate on the new updates but I'm at my real job right now, shhhh.

Update: As promised, I am about to get a new screen shot and upload the new version.  The new updates include sorting capabilities based on release date, rating, or movie name (ascending or descending as well).  These are found in preferences and only affect the home screen.  At this point, I am expecting the sort coming from thdb.org to have a better relevance sorting (even if that relevance seems elusive at times).  I also added view selections on the home screen.  You can now select a drop-down icon and view all movies, watched movies, or unwatched movies.  In your preferences, you can also select which one will open by default.  I also address every single error I had seen in my error log.  A lot of them were being caught already but it should make some things more graceful.

Another Update:  So far I have seen a single error come in from the new version.  I have only seen it 5 times total from 2 different people.  It happens on the home screen and has something to do with the movie poster.  Oddly, it doesn't happen when searching for the movie or looking at its information, just when you get back to the home screen.  I have done my darnedest to replicate the error but can't seem to do it.  Deleting files in the background, loading a few dozen movies into my list, etc.  If anyone comes across an error, it would help if you let me know via email or reply to this post.  Please include the movie(s) you had in your list and generally what you were doing when it happened.  I'd also like to know if it happens every time you open the application (if it goes away if you close and reopen).  Thanks in advance to anyone that is able to help.

I Wanna See That: v1.3 coming soon

I am working on one last function for v1.3.  Keep an eye out for it to hit the market tomorrow.  Updates in version 1.3 include:

1. Ability to check off (watch) movies
2. Update movie info

You can now long-click a movie from the home screen to get new options.

In the next few versions, I will be adding user preferences including sorting capability based on release date, alphabetical, or rating.  I also want to add the capability to view movie lists such as watched, unwatched, or all.  I will also try to take care of some of the random errors I see come in via error reports.  I think things should get pretty interesting in the coming weeks.

On a side note, I am still seeing some error come in from version 1.0, which any user that jumped on board that early knows, didn't work at all.  I think I got another 1 star review because of this.  I'm not sure how people are still getting it but please make sure you are on the most current version before commenting that it doesn't work.  As always, if you notice any error please let me know and I will work to resolve them.

My first android app: I Wanna See That

Alpha version released to Android Market.
Get it here: market.android.com/details?id=com.I_Wanna_See_That
Or scan this:

This app is for every person who sees a movie preview and says "Hey, that looks good.  I want to see it."  Just open the app, search for the movie, and add it to your to-watch list.  It doesn't have to be a new release.  You can also manage a list of movies that you would like to catch up on.  This is the only app on the market now specifically designed to keep track of a to-watch list.

This is an alpha version of the app.  It is not very pretty yet and not all functionality is ready.  It is mostly for testing.

Thanks to those who try it out and help me test.

For the alpha version only basic functionality is added: view saved movies, search for new movies, and view movie info.

Here are some ideas I have been working on and would like to eventually add to the app:

1. The ability to check movies off in the list
2. Come up with a good-looking theme for the app (or several and let the user pick)
3. Update movie info if it was incomplete when the user saved it
4. Several movie lists managed by user (ie Romantic, With Kids, Action, etc)
5. Alerts every week for movies coming out
6. View local movie times (and maybe even buy tickets)

Feel free to make your own suggestions and help make the app better.