The Media Council recently released a new version of their popular EZ Global Search iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Usenet app. Those new to the third-party Easynews client should check out our EZ Global Search review. Version 1.4 includes some nice new features. Our favorite being the full resolution iPad support. Something we’ve been eagerly awaiting. EZ Global Search extends the advantages of Easynews to your iPad. Letting you search for Usenet content, preview, stream and add downloads to Easynews Zip Manager.
The EZ Global Search app is available on iTunes for $2.99 and includes future updates. We highly recommend you download the app. You will need Easynews web access to use EZ Global Search. If you’re not already a member you can sign up for a 14 day free trial.
Here’s the list of EZ Global Search version 1.4 enhancements:
– Attention iPad Users: EZ Global Search is now Universal for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. It uses the full resolution of the iPad. I’m hoping to introduce additional iPad specific features and layout enhancements in the coming versions.
– Date/Time and Size Range wheel pickers are now modal windows that open from the bottom (like a keyboard).
– File Type Picker is now a modal window
– Email images (from Image and Video file types) to your friends
– Fixed some issues with some download apps not working with spaces in the filename. The apps that work the best are marked with a STAR. I’m in contact with the others app developers to resolve some issues.
– Added support for READDLE DOCS downloader.
– AirPlay Audio support. Easily STREAM iOS compatible audio files and push them to your AppleTV (Video hopefully coming soon)
– Fixed bug where thumbnails wouldnt appear when searching within a FAVORITE newsgroup
– Other misc bug fixes and enhancements
EZ Global Search version 1.3 update included:
– View results with thumbnails for image and video files
– Click any thumbnail to view the full image.
– Results without thumbnails show a filetype icon.
– NEW! Select multiple files and send them to the Zip Manager.
– Zip Manager tab lets you easily view your queued files
– Post detail screen now displays all available data including specifics for each file type including:
– – – Audio: duration, bit rate, sample rate, ability to play audio sample, file size, and more
– – – Video: duration, bit rate, sample rate, resolution, ability to view video thumbnail screens, file size, and more
– – – Photos: resolution, thumbnail preview, file size
– Select the port that connections should be made through (80, 81, SSL 443, SSL 81)
– Saved Searches now syncs with your Easynews account (with auto-search nightly hit counts)
– New search filter: Filter by newsgroups (enter a full newsgroup name or just part of a name and it will return ONLY results in newsgroups that match.)
– Lots of other bug fixes and enhancements
At $2.99, EZ Global Search is a great value and includes future updates. If you download the app and enjoy the many features on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or a combination of the above please consider writing a short review. It only takes a minute and can be done from within the app. Go to Settings and choose “Write a Review”. I’m sure the developers of EZ Global Search will appreciate the encouraging words.
The EZ Global Search app is available on iTunes for $2.99 and includes future updates. We highly recommend you download the app. You will need Easynews web access to use EZ Global Search. If you’re not already a member you can sign up for a 14 day free trial.
