Dear friend of LapTimer,

We will start LapTimer v21 beta testing shortly. We have changed the process to apply for participation slightly for 2017.

To apply, please follow these steps:

Start LapTimer on your smartphone
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In case you do not see "LapTimer...

Dear friend of LapTimer,

I plan to release LapTimer v20.1 for both iOS and Android in about a week . Please find a heads up on the changes you can expect below. The reason I post early on this update are the changes on technical level I had to apply. Especially for Android, the development tool...

Hi,

I wanted to clarify on the current state of Dropbox integration front up...

In case you do not want to dive into technology stuff, please skip to the bold section below. :-)

All of my apps - both for Android and iOS - come with Dropbox support currently. The integration is based on they so...

Dear LapTimer users,

All LapTimer version 19.0.0 approved and released yesterday night share a common problem making them un-usable for recording. It seems something has changed with Apple's distribution process making LapTimer consider itself not licensed. This in turn will remove all tracks from...

Thanks for leaving your vote for Harry's LapTimer. There is no need to enter private data.
Although it is all in German, it is easy to recognize where to click :-D

Thanks a lot!

- Harry

Dear friends of LapTimer,

Like for every major release, I have created this thread to collect known problems, workarounds, and fixes.

Users who purchased LapTimer Standard initially and upgraded to Pro (or Petrolhead) later, do not have the following views available as expected: Online,...

Hi,

Want to beta test LapTimer Grand Prix v17 Beta? Here are the requirements and duties:

You need to actively test the new version. I have only a limited number of slots and really need them filled with active people :-)
You need to share your reports on findings regularly
Beta will start...

Hi,

Just released a big fix release with version number 16.6.1 to AppStore. Here are the changes:

- Fixed a bug in Move video function
- Fixed a bug that occurred when deleting videos from Lap Details using Edit + Delete
- Added auto dismiss to calibration dialog
- Improved startup sequence
-...

Hi,

I decided to issue some new features as a minor release v16.6 instead of waiting until v17.0 (planed for Spring 2013). Submitted this release to Apple for all LapTimer versions, and GPS / OBD Buddy today.

Here is the list of changes:

UPDATE VERSION 16.5

- Added split recalculation with...

Dear friends of LapTimer,

I just submitted all LapTimer versions 16.5 to Apple / AppStore. Please see the list of changes compared to v16.0 in the list below. I had the chance to test this version on iOS5.1.1, iOS6 on both iPhone4s and the new iPhone5. On the later, it performs best :-)

UPDATE...

Hi,

I submitted another bug fix release yesterday - only minor items. Again, I got approvals from Apple within 12 hours, thats a real step change compared to former applications - great.

Here are the changes:

Some smaller bug fixes
Improved button highlighting in Video View
Remember last...

Dear friends of LapTimer,

I just submitted the next bug fix release. It fixes all known problems and should give a pretty stable version till the next major release (keep my fingers cross):

Fixed a bug when switching to front cam with low res set
Reduced iOS requirement to iOS 4.2 to allow...

Hi,

Sitting in an Internet Cafe in Göteborg, Sweden, I just submitted the next bugfix release to Apple. As usual, it will go through a review and approval process so you can expect in approximately 5 working days on AppStore. This release has the following change list:

Some smaller bug fixes...

Dear friends of LapTimer,

I just submitted version 16 for both LapTimer Standard and LapTimer Pro to AppStore. In case everything is working fine, it should get available in approximately one week. LapTimer Trainer needs to go through a separate testing and will follow in a few weeks.

As a major...

Dear friends of LapTimer,

The list of features that will be available in v16 is nearly finished - and it is huge. I will start beta testing shortly and plan to release v16 this summer. Usually major releases appear in spring and autumn, so this is the "Summer Surprise Release" :-)...

Hi,

LapTimer version 15.0.5 just arrived in AppStore for all LapTimer versions.

Added a recovery function for a bug introduced in v15: in case LapTimer showed lap times, but no GPS plot, this will most probably be recovered now. To run the function, press 'Check Data' from LapTimer's Lap LIst....

Hi again,

Apple just approved LapTimer Standard, Professional, and Trainer versions 15.0.4
This bug fix release fixes some more issues known in LapTimer v15.

- Made the OBD PID message parsing more robust (namely throttle position)
- Fixed a problem with video links when moves to Photo library...

Hi,

I have submitted another bug fix release to Apple. This release fixes all currently known problems .

- Increased stability for iOS3.1.3 and iOS 4.3.3 devices
- Further improved stability of recovery routines
- Re-enabled conflict detection for track sets
- Auto-fixes links between laps and...

Hi folks,

This is to inform you that the above versions have a bug impacting many users - and creating several follow on problems in addition.

Problem is that LapTimer crashes at the end of the second video recorded lap if the initial lap has been triggered by a stop/go (instead of a go) trigger....

Dear users of TomTom car kits,

With submission of 14.4 I'm in the midst of an odyssey to keep TomTom car kit support. Since iOS5, Apple requires app providers to get an explicit certification from accessory manufacturers if they want to access there device specific interfaces. This access is...

Hi,

I just uploaded LT 14.4 to the AppStore. Apple will review the app and hopefully make it available within 7 days.

VERSION 14.4 RELEASE NOTES

- Native iOS5 development
- Better sorting of Add-ons
- German localization
- Manual timing removed (Go button) from all views except Classic
- Manual...

Hi everybody,

I thought I publish a last update for this season early and prepared version 14.2 for App Store today.

Version 14.2 has the following features included:

- Added full NMEA integration for Emprum UltiMate GPS (requires firmware 1.0.5 or later)
- Some icon polishing
- Improved update...

Hi,

Just submitted version 14.1 of LapTimer, LapTimer Professional, LapTimer Trainer, and OMP Racing Suite to Apple.
Typical time till availability on AppStore is one week.

The update includes the following changes:

- Added full Kart support (same as Car and Motorcycle)
- Adjusted OMP skin for...

Dear friends of LapTimer,

This is just to inform you that LapTimer Professional and Standard have been submitted to the AppStore for approval. I expect it to be available in 1 week (only in case Apple is approving without change request). New features / changes include the following:

- Introduced...

Hi,

I receive regular requests on supporting a native iPad version of LapTimer for use on track . So far, LapTimer Trainer has been focussed on data analysis (working in the pits), not data acquisition. Although mounting a device of this size is not trivial, I plan to go forward on this topic. The...

Standard and Professional versions 13 are available in AppStore now!

New and updated features include:

- Added OBD II support (currently supported: PCX KiwiWifi)
- All lateral acceleration and approach gadgets are replaced by ODB info once connected
- Fixed 'December lap imports'
- Enhanced...