Hurricane Release and Media History
- September 16, 2008 Hurricane v1.0, our first iPhone application, submitted to Apple for review.
- September 24, 2008 Hurricane v1.0 was made available on the iTunes store for general release to the public.
- The application was widely accepted, and we received great feedback on updates the users wanted to see as well as an over all 3.5 star rating in the iTunes App Store.
- September 26, 2008 – Article: iPTIB Shops the App Store
- October 9, 2008 Hurricane v1.1 was submitted to Apple for review.
- October 16, 2008 Hurricane v1.1 was made available on the iTunes store for general release to the public. This release included a new base map for improved tracking, active storms now detail when they were last updated, wind speed is now displayed next to the storm plots for increased readability, and satellite page includes NEPacific.
- We received two more 5 star ratings in the iTunes App Store pulling our average back up to 4.5 stars. This rating shows the pride we put into the product, and the effort it takes to make great applications. THANK YOU!
- January 12, 2009 Hurricane named 2008 Excellence Award Winner by iPhoneFootprint.com.
- January 19, 2009 Hurricane was featured in the Orlando Sentinel’s Business Monday edition online and in print.
- January 24, 2009 Hurricane v1.2 was submitted to Apple for review.
- January 27, 2009 First Look: Hurricane iPhone is heading your way
TUAW Reviews Hurricane for the iPhone® and iPod Touch® - January 27, 2009 – Hurricane listed as the #4 Paid Weather App in US App Store
- January 28, 2009 2:30pm EST – Hurricane v1.2 update is now available!
- January 29, 2009 – FindMySoft.com creates article: iPhone Apps to Track the Stars, Hurricanes and Your Carbon Footprint
- February 19, 2009 3:30pm EST – AppCraver.com releases eMail Interview with Kitty Code, LLC
- February 27, 2009 – Hurricane listed as the #1 Paid Weather App in Mexico App Store
- March 3, 2009 – iPhoneFootPrint Reviews Hurricane: Hurricane turns your iPhone into a cutting edge storm tracker
- March 5, 2009 – Blog Post: An iPhone Application – With A Purpose
- June 1, 2009 – iAPPetite: Quick Review: Hurricane by Kitty Code
- June 1, 2009 – Risk, Re-/Insurance and Future Thinking: Hurricane iPhone app
- July 2009 – SSEC In the News: iPhone and iTouch Users Gear Up for Hurricane Season
- July 14, 2009 – Power in Your Palm – Blue Water Sailing’s Picks for the Best iPhone Apps for Cruisers
- July 19, 2009 – Dallas Chapter Red Cross – Best of Preparedness Guide
- July 21, 2009 – Kitty Code’s first Press Release distributed to news and media outlets announcing the release of Hurricane 3.0.
- July 21, 2009 – The Caribbean Hurricane Network, local reports on tropical systems threatening the Caribbean Islands
- July 22, 2009 – App Review en Español | Vigila Los Huracanes Desde El iPhone Con Hurricane 3.0
- August 4, 2009 – Hurricane v3.1 released with iPhone 3.1 Beta enhancements
- August 15, 2009 – First named storm of the season, and the beginning of Hurricane’s race to the top of the iTunes App Store charts!
- August 15, 2009 – App Review: Hurricane Tracking for the iPhone
- August 17, 2009 – iPhone App Review: Hurricane
- August 17, 2009 – iPhone Hurricane Tracker v3 Released
- August 17, 2009 – Hurricane climbs to #2 in the iTunes App Store Paid Weather Apps, and #46 in Over All Top Paid Apps List. This is a huge accomplishment, with most reviews rating in at 5 stars.
- August 18, 2009 – Mashable: Hurricane Bill – 20 Ways to Track it Online
- August 18, 2009 – The Gadgeteer: Track Hurricane Bill with your iPhone
- August 19, 2009 – There’s A Storm Coming: Hurricane App For The iPhone….
- August 20, 2009 – Smokin Apps Hurricane: Watch And Track Monster Hurricanes And Tropical Storms
- August 25, 2009 – UK AppStore: Hurricane makes the New and Noteworthy list on the UK AppStore Home Page!
- August 27, 2009 –
Guest Appearance: Barometer Bob Show at Hurricane Hollow Weather
Ilene Jones, CEO of Kitty Code, LLC was asked to appear as a guest on the Barometer Bob Show, a live weather show hosted by Hurricane Hollow Weather. The show aired live and is now available as a Podcast through iTunes.
- August 30, 2009 – Review: Hurricane by Kitty Code
- August 31, 2009 – Storm trackers get info at hand with Hurricane
- September 1, 2009 – Weather Brains Pick of the Week by Bill Murray
- September 4, 2009 – Social Media’s Role in National Preparedness Month
- November 3, 2009 – Hurricane is mentioned at 2009 IAEM Conference, later referenced by speaker through Twitter. We are looking for more details on the forum and topic if you have them to share!
- November, 2009 – Hurricane mentioned in blog article: Ready Set Go Kits Blog: iPhone Apps for Emergencies
- January 2, 2010 – Hurricane makes the cut as a 2009 Best App Ever Award Nominee in Best News App Category: Announcing the Nominees for the 2009 Best App Ever Awards
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June 1, 2010 – WeatherBrains 227: Hurricane Season Begins
Ilene Jones, CEO of Kitty Code, LLC joins the show as a guest panelist, and James Spann shows off Hurricane HD 1.1 on the webcam!
- August 31, 2010 – TUAW: In Brief: Hurricane for iPhone on sale
- September 2, 2010 – Mashable: HOW TO: Track Hurricane Earl Online
- September 3, 2010 – Macworld App Guide: Hurricane tracking apps for the iPhone and iPad Hurricane and Hurricane HD received 4 mice!
- September 3, 2010 – Appolicious: iPhone Apps to track Hurricane Earl
- September 3, 2010 – BostInnovation: How To Track Hurricane Earl in Boston
- September 6, 2010 – CapMac iPhone SIG Be prepared with Hurricane
- September 9 – 16, 2010 – Featured New and Noteworthy in the iTunes App Store (World Wide)
- Crazy Mikes Apps: Hurricane HD iPad App..Excellent Hurricane Tracking App
- August 26, 2011 – New York Times: Gadget Wise – Apps To Track Hurricane Irene
- August 26, 2011 – ABC News: Technology – Hurricane Tracker Apps for iPad, iPhone, Android to Avoid Irene
- August 26, 2011 – AppShopper: Track Irene with your iPhone
- August 26, 2011 – The TechLabs – Hurricane Tracking: Android, iPhone and Windows 7 Smartphone Apps
- August 26, 2011 – Signal News: Hurricane Irene Tracking Apps: iPhone, iPad, and Android
- August 27, 2012 – CNN Tech: 6 mobile apps for tracking hurricanes
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