4.0.4
2023-07-04
Fix issue with long player names.
4.0.3
2023-06-18
• Fix issue with Restore Previous Purchases.
• Fix issue with online play after switching to other app.
• Resume computer play after switching back.
4.0.2
2023-06-17
• Flash the time left indicator before running out of time.
• Add better transition when a match was found.
• Fix bug with some achievements not reported.
• Add a hidden achievement.
4.0.1
2023-06-14
• Play sound and animate moves during online play.
• Fix issue with move timer when replaying game.
• Fix intermittent issue when matching with specific player.
4.0
2023-06-13
Real-time matches using Game Center.
3.1.2
2021-03-22
Fixed a possible hang at startup when Game Center was enabled.
3.1
2020-05-30
- Fix missing profile pictures by using newest Game Center functions.
- Smoother scrolling in games list.
- Open the most recently viewed tab when tapping on games list icon.
- WTHOR database updated to 126,543 expert games.
- Add keyboard command for opening database.
- Use cmd-period to dismiss slide-over.
3.0.2
2020-04-29
Improved behavior when remote player has to pass.
Minor bug fixes.
3.0.1
2020-04-21
Fix possible crash when viewing profile picture.
3.0
2020-04-18
- Use Game Center profile images.
- Easy way to match with recent opponents.
Various user interface refinements:
- Better layout of replay controls.
- Tap forced move button to play forced move.
- Add achievements in Settings.
- Option to mirror profile images.
- Show legal moves when tapping on board while waiting for opponent’s turn.
- Pointer support on iPad.
- Don’t interrupt sound in other apps.
- Database games show event in title; tap on player name to see player stats.
2.3.3
2019-04-19
Fix bug that could cause crash after opponent quit.
2.3.2
2019-04-10
Fix bug with game being in limbo after losing connection.
Fix bug with felt board on some devices.
Fix bug with profile picture when not logged in to Game Center.
2.3.1
2018-05-03
Remove third-party analytics (Fabric/Crashlytics).
Bug fixes.
2.3
2017-11-22
• Add sound effects for moves as well as end of game.
• Improve performance of scrolling in list of games.
• Various bug fixes.
2.2
2017-09-18
Update to iOS 11.
Bug fixes.
2.1
2017-07-03
SmartOthello is again paid-up-front: no ads, no in-app purchases, all features are enabled for everybody, even if you downloaded the app when it was free.
Added ability to create an empty board (top center in New Game screen).
A few bug fixes.
2.0.1
2017-05-08
Minor update to fix a crashing bug that affected a few users.
If you’re upgrading from the paid version to this free version, the Pro Pack is automatically activated – no need to pay again.
Reviews and ratings are always appreciated – thank you!
2.0
2017-05-04
SmartOthello is now free. Use the Pro Pack in-app purchase to unlock Teacher, Expert, and Master levels, to download the WTHOR database, to enable opening analysis, and to remove the (stylish) ads.
1.1.2
2017-03-01
Fix rare crashing bug (most likely to happen when playing against Master level).
Add option for haptic feedback.
1.1.1
2016-11-29
Change app name from “SmartOthello” to “Smart Othello”, as App Store search doesn’t appear to see “Othello” in “SmartOthello”.
1.1
2016-10-28
• Profile pictures: You can specify your own profile picture for SmartOthello. (With iOS 10, Game Center no longer supports profile pictures, unfortunately.) Tap on the three dots in the top right, then Profile Picture.
• Haptic feedback for legal moves.
• Animate moves by remote player.
• Require iOS 10.
• Bug fixes.
1.0.1
2016-08-24
Added some features that didn't quite make it into the 1.0 release:
• Move animation (can be turned off).
• Startup screen with explanation of controls.
• Explanatory text for statistics in New Game.