Dwayne, Vice Director, Kent Olson, asked me a similar question about Android devices. Here is what I wrote back to Kent. It also applies to the Window Phone OS: At this time Nxtbook has no plans for a downloadable version on the Android platform. They say that the Android platform is not standardized, e.g. a Kindle Android device is quite different from a Nokia Android device. They also tell us that iOs dominates the market for tablets and smartphones. (iPads, according to NPR, are about 68% of the table market) We are told by Nxtbook that, supposedly, some Android “enhancements” are on their way for spring of 2013, but I don’t know what they might be. Nxtbook and other digital publishers continue to say that they would all like to migrate to one common platform, preferably HTML5. Just this week, Google announced a new laptop that runs on the Google OS http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/#utm_campaign=en&utm_source=en-... and we are supposed to hear about Apple’s new smaller iPad also this week. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=163449236 Don’t forget that digital QST will be viewable on most any device that has a web browser and downloadable on Windows and now Apple iOS. This technology is changing so rapidly, it is a wonder that any publisher, or consumer for that matter, can keep up! Regards/73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B ARRL Chief Operating Officer 860 594 0220 From: arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of dwayne@wy7fd.com Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:07 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:21124] Re: QST App for Apple iOS Devices Since Apple makes NO applications for industrial control, I am working with Windows Phone 7.5. Is there an app planned for the WP format? Thanks, Dwayne Allen, WY7FD ARRL Vice-Director Rocky Mountain Division On 2012-10-22 13:34, Kramer, Harold, WJ1B wrote: Hi, We have just added the new iOS app for digital QST to the iTunes store. While it is available now for all members, will not be publicizing it until we make sure that it works correctly. We are asking any Board Members, SMs or staff (along with a few other selected testers) who have an iOS device to try to app and let us know how it is working. We are aware of one know bug with Facebook sharing. This has been reported and is being worked on. For information on obtaining and using the app, see the information below that we will be sending to members in a week or two. If you have any questions, you can direct them to Magdalena (Magz) Owczarska at W1MGZ@arrl.org who is coordinating the launch of the application. Thanks for your help. Regards/73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B ARRL Chief Operating Officer 860 594 0220 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QST App NEW Apple iOS Edition Access QST Wherever You Are Now you can get the digital, interactive edition of QST on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch every month Download the App Now <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qst/id531766442?mt=8> Overview ARRL members using Apple iOS mobile devices--iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch--can download a new dedicated app to access the digital edition of QST. The app allows ARRL members to read QST online or choose to download individual issues of the journal for offline reading. Features of the new QST App · Free: The QST app is free in the Apple App Store. You must be an ARRL member to access individual issues of QST. · QST Catalog: Browse all available digital issues. · My QST Library: Download issues of QST directly to your device for offline reading. Using the new QST App · From your iOS device, go to the Apple App Store to search for and install the free QST app. Or click here to download the app <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qst/id531766442?mt=8> now. · Verify your Apple ID Password · Open the app and go to the “QST Catalog” to browse available digital issues · Tap on the cover of an issue and select “Read” or “Download” · Log in with your ARRL website Username and Password (If you do not have an ARRL website Username and Password, please register at http://www.arrl.org/myarrl) · Each time you download an issue in the app, it is added to the “My QST Library” to view offline. Important: Before viewing issues offline, you must first initialize each issue online using your ARRL website login. · To stream embedded video and audio, you must be connected to the Internet. Using a Windows or Android device? No problem! ARRL members can already access the digital edition of QST from nearly any device with an internet browser, including desktop or laptop computer, smartphone, tablet, and e-book reader. To access QST online, visit www.arrl.org/qst. Tell us what you think! Use this online form <http://www.arrl.org/digital-qst-feedback-form> to share your feedback. Go Green! Go Digital-Only. ARRL members may choose to opt-out of the mailed, print edition of QST at any time. Complete our online opt-out form <http://www.arrl.org/qst-print-edition-opt-out-form> .