14 DAY TRIAL // AcroDesign Technologies has announced the release of its downloadable, native, NIV iPhone Bible. AcroBible is a downloadable, offline, annual-fee based Bible which boasts the ability to search for words or phrases, create bookmarks, attach notes to any verse, and highlight verses in up to six colors. Users just pay once, and can access the Bible anywhere, without requiring a Wi-Fi connection.
The user's personal notes and highlighting are backed up via AcroBible’s www.ibiblespace.org with a one-button upload to the ibiblespace site. Should the iPhone owner upgrade to a new device, they can restore their personalized AcroBible notes and highlighting to the new phone with just one button. Users can also type notes via their home computer and download them to their iPhone via the ibiblespace.org web site.
From the official AcroBible website,
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Experience the Bible in iPhone style
Introducing AcroBible for iPhone and iPod touch ...
Now you can enjoy the Bible in a whole new way with AcroBible for iPhone and iPod touch. AcroBible is a native iPhone/iPod touch application designed to provide the same great experience as the built-in applications. The touch interface makes it easy to search and navigate the Bible.”
The app's main features include beautiful image navigation; complete Old and New Testaments; fast keyword or phrase search; the ability to create and manage bookmarks and to attach notes to any verse; the ability to highlight verses in any of six colors; synchronizing notes and highlighting with iBibleSpace.org.
The touch interface works like the built-in iPhone applications, making it easy to search and navigate the Bible. AcroBible works like any native iPhone / iPod touch application. The app has recently received an update, which includes additional support for multiple languages. AcroBible costs $28.99 and is available on the US iTunes App Store here. It requires an iPhone or iPod touch under OS 2.0 or later (currently available at 2.0.2).