Archive for the ‘Releases’ Category

November 16th, 2012

New iPad and iPhone update (1.3.12) now available!

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New update v1.3.12 is now available in the app store for most countries worldwide! Update today!

Glo keeps getting better! New ESV & ESV Study Bible Add-ons now available in an all-new Glo Store!

1.3.12
•  New Glo Add-on Store with a “shelf” layout to easily see all that’s available
•  ESV Study Bible & ESV Bible Translation add-ons now available! Visit the new store to grab them at special launch prices.
•  General bug fixes and stability improvements

Other recent updates:
1.3.10
• Nicer Bible page layout makes text more readable, comfortable, and gives more words per page
• Fixed NKJV translation bugs in the poetic books, including repeating text and indentation for run-over lines
• Corrected placement of “Selah” and set in italics in NKJV
• More Bugs Squashed for a smoother experience.

1.3.9
- Fixed issue where some Premium users didn’t see their content in some scenarios
- Clarified “Lite vs Premium” dialogues and upgrade messaging

1.3.8:
Exciting new options in this release!
- New upgrade options! Get the NKJV translation in-app or upgrade to the full NKJV Study Bible or MacArthur Study Bible!
- Lots of bug fixes and stability improvements

Update today!

October 16th, 2012

New iPad and iPhone updates now available!

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Glo keeps getting better! The new iPhone release works with iOS 6 and looks great on the new iPhone 5. These new updates also bring the NKJV, NKJV Study Bible, and the MacArthur Study Bible as in-app add-on options to most countries around the world! Plus there is a nicer page layout for easier Bible reading.

Be sure to update today! Open the App Store and tap “update”

Glo for iPad 1.3.10
• Nicer Bible page layout makes text more readable, comfortable, and gives more words per page
• Fixed NKJV translation bugs in the poetic books, including repeating text and indentation for run-over lines
• Corrected placement of “Selah” and set in italics in NKJV
• More Bugs Squashed for a smoother experience.

Glo for iPhone 1.3.11:
Glo now supports iPhone 5 and iOS6! Experience the Bible like never before on the new, larger iPhone screen.

• NKJV translation fixes.
• Nicer Bible page layout makes text more readable, comfortable, and gives more words per page.
• Lots of bug fixes for a smoother experience!

August 3rd, 2012

NKJV Translation, NKJV Study Bible and MacArthur upgrades available on new Glo iPad and iPhone update (US/Canada)

Great News for US/Canadian users of Glo for iPad and iPhone! To continue our million download celebration, Glo has partnered with Thomas Nelson publishers to bring new NKJV upgrades to Glo for iPad and iPhone!

You can now add the NKJV Translation, NKJV Study Bible and MacArthur Study Bible to your Glo Bible! These translations & study tools are available as in-app upgrades on iPad or iPhone for Glo Lite or Premium users (US/Canada Only, other countries coming soon). Upgrades will be added to all connected iPad and iPhone devices, with Mac and PC support coming soon.

Special Launch Celebration Pricing, over 30% off!

NKJV Translation – $2.99 USD (launch price)
The NEW KING JAMES VERSION (NKJV) maintains the King James style and accuracy but has up-to-date English. It is the best modern translation for study and is also good for devotional reading. Many excellent study Bibles utilize the NKJV. The translators used the traditionally received texts of the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek with textual notes, and followed a literal (word-for-word) translation method.

  • • Compatible with all connected iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch devices (Mac & PC Support coming soon)
  • • New King James Version (NKJV) Bible Translation
  • • Offline access to Bible text
  • • Introductory Price of $2.99 USD

Get it by updating your app, then visiting the Glo store on iPad or iPhone

NKJV Study Bible – $19.99 USD (launch price)
The NKJV Study Bible, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive study Bible available! It has the most complete study system for pastors, teachers, or students who desire accurate study in God’s Word. Using the trusted New King James Version (NKJV), The NKJV Study Bible has “the mind of a scholar and the heart of a pastor.” Thomas Nelson’s skilled team of scholars has produced the study system to reach for when accurate study in God’s Word is the goal.

  • • Compatible with all connected iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch devices (Mac & PC Support coming soon)
  • • New King James Version (NKJV) Bible Translation
  • • NKJV Study notes & resources linked to individual verses
  • • Study Bible Book introductions
  • • Offline access to Bible text
  • • Coming Soon in a free update: NKJV Study Bible Translators notes, Footnotes and Cross-References
  • Plus, If upgrading from Lite, get:
  • • 350+ Photos
  • • 40 360-degree virtual tours
  • • 3 HD videos
  • • Complete map pack – 140+ maps over a zoom-able atlas
  • NOTE: Glo Premium users already have this media.
  • • Introductory Price of $19.99 USD

Get it by updating your app, then visiting the Glo store on iPad or iPhone

MacArthur Study Bible – $19.99 USD (launch price)
The MacArthur Study Bible is perfect for serious study. Dr. John MacArthur has collected his pastoral and scholarly work of more than 35 years to create the most comprehensive study Bible available. No other study Bible does such a thorough job of explaining the historical context, unfolding the meaning of the text, and making it practical for your life.

  • • Compatible with all connected iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch devices (Mac & PC Support coming soon)
  • • New King James Version (NKJV) Bible Translation
  • • MacArthur Study notes & resources linked to individual verses
  • • Study Bible Book introductions
  • • Offline access to Bible text
  • • Coming Soon in a free update: NKJV Study Bible Translators notes, Footnotes and Cross-References
  • Plus, If upgrading from Lite, get:
  • • 350+ Photos
  • • 40 360-degree virtual tours
  • • 3 HD videos
  • • Complete map pack – 140+ maps over a zoom-able atlas
  • NOTE: Glo Premium users already have this media.
  • • Introductory Price of $19.99 USD

Get it by updating your app, then visiting the Glo store on iPad or iPhone

NKJV Apps Released

Thomas Nelson Publishers has released the NKJV, The NKJV Study Bible and the MacArthur study bible as individual apps available for iPad and iPhone worldwide. These apps are “powered by Glo”, built on the award-winning Glo Bible platform. More about the release here: http://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/BibleApps

Plus Million Download Sale on Glo Premium Continues!

$34.99 Glo Premium upgrade!
In-app upgrades to Glo Premium Multidevice are an astounding 30% off for a limited time! Experience the Bible with over 3,800 media elements available alongside the NIV Study Bible in Glo Premium! PLUS this upgrade gives you Premium content on up to 5 personal devices: including iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC. Launch Glo and click “store” in the left menu to get this special celebration price!

Does not include NJKV or NKJV Study Bibles

$34.99 Glo Premium box with discs
& a FREE gift!

Get 3 DVDs with the NIV Study Bible and Glo content to install on your Mac & PC, plus add Glo Premium to your iPad and iPhone too – up to 5 devices! And while supplies last, get the In His Shoes video DVD FREE! It’s a great way to upgrade yourself, or give as a gift!

Does not include NJKV or NKJV Study Bibles
Offer exclusive for Glo Premium Box/US and Canada Only

How do I upgrade?

  • • Launch Glo
  • • Click the upgrade button in the left menu to see your upgrade options
  • • Upgrade in-app to immediately see your new media, translations & content!Tell a friend!
    Pass this along to a friend who is interested in the NKJV!
  • March 9th, 2012

    Get the latest update including the new social “Me” Lens, new upgrade options & more!

    MarchReleaseGreat news! An exciting new update is available on all platforms – iPad, iPhone, Mac and PC. It’s FREE and available today. Simply Launch Glo on Mac and PC to get the update, or update via the App Store on iPad or iPhone!

    More social. The newest update of Glo for Mac, iPad and iPhone comes with great new social tools to help share the Bible with those around you (PC coming soon). You can easily post verses and images directly to your social networks: Facebook, Twitter, YouVersion, the Glo Bible Facebook page or send to a friend via email. When you are viewing a verse or media, simply click the context button, and click “share”! Choose your networks and share away!

    There is now a brand new lens on iPad, iPhone and Mac (PC Coming soon): the “Me” lens!  This new social lens has the “My Friend Feed” that shows what your friends have posted using Glo. You can like or comment directly from this Lens. It’s now easier than ever to share the Bible from Glo!

    More upgrade options. Not ready to upgrade to Glo Premium Multi-device? Here are some NEW options now available in the store:

    Glo Premium iPad only – $29.99

    • NIV Study Bible,
    • Bible Encyclopedia,
    • Premium translations
    • Complete Media Pack with +3800 Media Elements
    • And more!
    • iPad only

    Glo Premium iPhone only – $9.99

    • NIV Study Bible,
    • Bible Encyclopedia,
    • Premium translations
    • Complete Media Pack with +3800 Media Elements
    • iPhone only

    Glo Complete Media Pack – iPhone only – $4.99

    • +3800 Media elements
    • Entire library of Glo Virtual Tours, Photos, Maps and Artwork!
    • iPhone only

    More reading plans.

    This new update also brings new exciting reading plans to help prepare for Lent and Easter.

    • Essential 100 passages from Scripture Union (e100 plan)
    • Lent: Luke in 40 Days
    • Lent: Gospels in 40 Days

    Get it today! Simply Launch Glo on Mac and PC to get the update, or update via the App Store on iPad or iPhone!

    Tell a friend. Glo is more social than ever! Be sure to tell a friend how they can get these new features in Glo FREE on iPad, Mac, PC and iPhone from www.globible.com!

    January 3rd, 2012

    Important Information Regarding the Latest Mac Update

    While Glo will continue to support the existing Glo for Mac on Leopard (1.5.8), the latest release of Glo (1.3.1), and its licensed Powered by Glo Products, requires you to run Mac OS 10.6.0 and up (Snow Leopard or Lion).

    Users with 10.5.8 (Leopard) will not be able to install this latest Release, they can however, download and Install the previous release here: Download now.

    Users with 10.5.8 (Leopard) will not be prompted to accept the 1.3.1 update, they can continue to use Glo 1.2.0 normally. If you decide to upgrade your OS, Glo will also need to be upgraded.

    Users with 10.6.0 and above (Snow Leopard and Lion) will be prompted to download and update to Glo v1.3.1

    For more details on how to DOWNLOAD Glo, click here for instructions.