We often get asked about what we are working on. While you can be sure we are always working, and that our work probably involves some version of PocketBible, we understand you may be interested in a more detailed explanation of what is going on behind the scenes. It is in that spirit that we are going to try something new with an occasional post on what’s in the pipeline for apps and books.
You’ll notice we don’t talk about release dates. We’ve been in this business for a long time and have learned that our best-laid plans often go awry. In fact, in the software business, that’s the rule rather than the exception. So we don’t spit into that wind nor tilt at those windmills. We’re pursuing the goals you see below at our best pace and will release new books and updates to our apps as soon as they’re ready.
Apps
- PocketBible for Android – we are currently working on the ability to add personal data (notes, highlights, bookmarks, etc.) to the program. Our current focus is on adding highlights to Bible verses. We plan to release that with the ability to synchronize your highlights between devices as soon as its ready. Next up will be bookmarks and notes.
- PocketBible for iOS – we are integrating the continuous synchronization of your notes, highlights, and bookmarks with the Laridian cloud that we originally created for Android.
- PocketBible for Windows Phone – version 2 was just released. Send us your suggestions for enhancements.
- PocketBible for Windows Store – version 1 was just released. Send us your suggestions for enhancements.
Books
Here’s what our editorial team has in the queue for you (not in any particular order):
- Adam Clarke Commentary
- John Gill Exposition
- Wesley Study Bible (Abingdon)
- Pocket Dictionary of the Reformed Tradition (IVP)
- Too Busy Not to Pray (IVP)
- Dictionary of Biblical Imagery (IVP)
- Hard Sayings of the Bible (IVP)
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
Disclaimers: All this is subject to change in priority, feasibility, copyright licensing, etc. That means we reserve the right to never release these features or books. We are sharing with you the current plan which is written in sand, not stone. Also, just because something is not on this list doesn’t mean we are not considering it. Finally, we are open to your requests, suggestions and comments!
We’re happy to announce that version 2 of PocketBible for Windows Phone is now available for free download at the 
Windows 8 users, this one’s for you! We are pleased to announce the availability of PocketBible on the 
You can now download PocketBible for Android directly from Google Play. This has the advantage of giving you automatic update notifications and allows those users who cannot install third-party software outside Google Play to download the app. For those of you who have devices that do not have Google Play, you can still download the program directly from us by just entering LPB.cc/android into your Web browser on your Android device.
The other day I got in an unexpected discussion with my 14-year old nephew about iPad minis. Like most 14-year old boys, he is an expert on all things electronic. He informed me that when he heads to high school next year, they will each be given an iPad by the school. He then mentioned he was glad it was not an iPad mini because he finds them to be worthless devices with no purpose for existence. He feels the mini is the wrong size for anything meaningful. Too small to replace a laptop. Too big to carry around. And definitely the wrong size to play games on.
Study Bibles have become very popular over the last few decades. Today they come in many sizes and flavors with some even targeted at specific groups (i.e. women, grandmothers, teens) or purposes (i.e. apologetics, archaeology, recovery). Study Bibles offer a combination of Bible text, brief commentary and extra study helps such as maps, tables, and explanatory or introductory articles. With PocketBible, we provide the study part separately from the Bible text so you can mix and match (with the exception of the
New for PocketBible: Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines
Based on Bible studies that were originally designed for use with Dr. Warren Wiersbe’s own church, the studies were put in book form after many years of being tested “in the field.” They are ideal for personal study as well as for use with Sunday School classes and Bible study groups that want to examine God’s Word in a systematic manner.
The volumes can be purchased separately for the Old Testament or New Testament or as a bundle of both.
Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe is an internationally known Bible teacher and the former pastor of three churches, including the Moody Church in Chicago. For ten years he served as general director and Bible teacher for the Back to the Bible radio broadcast.
Also available for use in PocketBible are Wiersbe’s Bible Commentaries. This set of commentaries is based on Dr. Wiersbe’s best-selling “BE” series.