Equestria Daily Mobile App - v1.2 Update

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The march of progress on our mobile app ticks on! I've come to the conclusion that I'm not sure how our developer Leon does it- having a full-time job coding things (which we both do) only to come home and code something else would probably kill me. So go tell him he's neat.

As many of you have noticed, iOS 7 has been officially released, so what better excuse for an update to both versions of our mobile app? The Android version and the iOS version have been bumped up to version 1.2, and as of this post both are available in their respective stores. In this version you can expect changes like these:

• Android 4.3 compatibility
• iOS 7 user interface support
• iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C support
• 64-bit support for iPhone 5S devices
• Support for iOS 5 dropped (the iOS version of the app can only be run on iOS 6 and up from this version and onward. iOS 5 users (which is 2% of all iOS users) should still be able to download a older version from the app store
• Spoilers filter has been changed to a Season 4 filter
• Non-fanfiction category has been removed (because of the removal of the button from the site)
• Segmented post navigation. So no more popups to reach the comment or info section (iOS , Android )
• Reload buttons have been replaced with a "Pull down to refresh" mechanism for the post lists
• Bugfixes

As always, if you have any suggestions or problems with this latest update, leave a comment below. Leon will be going through everything and making notes for fixes and features, like he always does. We want to make this app awesome, and this is how you can help!

Story: Get Thyselves a Room

[Comedy][Random][Shipping]

Author: Vimbert the Unimpressive

Description: Princess Luna is the guardian of the dreams of all the ponies in Equestria. She takes great pride and great pleasure in this duty, but when the dreams of Applejack and Rainbow Dash keep forcing themselves upon her, she finds her waking world tinted by the nightly passions of two ponies who can't quite seem to admit to each other what they want.

Get Thyselves a Room

Additional Tags: Appledashing dreams bother Princess Luna

Comic: Easy Prey / Element of Kindness 1-4 / They're Doing it Wrong

I guess having that as an ally would have it's upsides. Get some Fluttershy running away to start, Internal monologue in the second, and Luna being Luna in the last one.  Click for full!

Story Updates - September 29th

I always did like Rainbow Dash's design.  I've been told I'm bad at design though.

Get some story updates below the break!

(Semi - Spoilers) Season 4, Twilacorn, Official Comics, and More from Bobby Curnow

Bobby Curnow has returned after a few days break and answered a boatload of questions over at the IDW comic forum.  More information on season 4 scripts, official comic continuation, and of course, the ongoing Twilacorn drama has been touched on.

Thanks to Robert for compiling it all for us! Head on down below the break to check out some major points, spoilers included. 

12/66 Days of Pony - Call of the Cutie

We are almost to the point where EQD started up! It looks like the break between January 7th and the 28th was the big boredom point.  I'll get into that in the next one though.

Call of the Cutie was a... weird one. Up until this point, the entire series was focused on six ponies we definitely weren't sick of. Apple Bloom took center stage for once, and reactions were... mixed. I think this was the first time people really jumped on Hasbro for it, especially after Lauren Faust mentioned that they wanted some kids in the show to go along with the mane cast.  There wasn't a whole lot of love for the idea of the Cutie Mark Crusaders back then.

Aside from that though, the episode did a good job of explaining how the whole pony destiny system works.  Some of these ponies really got shafted! What if you end up changing your mind later in life and have a super specific mark? Doomed!

What was your initial reaction to the CMC? Do you prefer mane 6 episodes still 3 years later?

Hit up some Call of the Cutie below the break!

USA Today - Short Interview with Mike Vogel of Hasbro Studios

USA Today did a quick article on the pony phenomenon, with Mike Vogel, vice president of development for Hasbro Studios, in attendance.  They cover the usual stuff, but It's kind of interesting hear one of the higher ups over there comment on what he sees from his position.  One of the more interesting lines is probably this one:

We have had very long meetings where we argue about things like what exactly might happen if a pony were to make fun of a Pegasus that can't fly. 

Who could he be talking about I wonder? 

Anyway, get it over here.  Thanks to Whatshisgame for the heads up. 

Drawfriend Stuff #940

Dash looks pretty good all dressed up. She'd probably headbutt you if you told her that on a whim though.

Onward to art! 

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Dancing of the leaves

Japanese Pony Toy Commericals

A few commercials highlighting the toys in Japan have been uploaded to Youtube.  Everything is just so happy! They seem to be pushing Pinkie Pie pretty hard over there.  Head on down below to check it them out!

Thanks to Cardcaptor Lunar for sending it. 

Spotlight Cheerilee Music: Cherry Tree / Follow in Your Footsteps

Guess who the most under-appreciated pony is? This pony right here. Who acts as both the trainer of future generations, and the babysitter for busy parents everywhere 5 days out of the week? Cheerilee deserves your love and admiration!

And we have two songs dedicated to her, one from Sim Gretina, and one from Mandopony.  Get them both below. 

1.) Sim Gretina feat. Emily Jones - Cherry Tree
2.) Follow in Your Footsteps - by MandoPony

Funko Vinyl Scratch - Available Again, and Reapplying It To Your Order

Vinyl Scratch is back in stock at Hot Topic! If you pre-ordered it before and had a cancellation, you can call up their customer support line and have it re-applied to your order with Octavia to preserve your Hot Cash discount.  According to person I talked to over the phone, there was a derp while doing inventory and the pre-orders were cancelled. 

If you haven't grabbed one yet, Vinyl can be found here, and Octavia here. The Hot Cash codes expire tomorrow for the discount if you want both, which you can find over here. 

Thanks to everyone for the heads up!

Princess Twilight Heading to Gameloft Game

The My Little Pony Facebook Page has tossed up an announcement/teaser about this upcoming addition to the Gameloft game.  I'm going to guess that the stage thing is her included decoration. As of right now, no exact date has been announced.  

Thanks to Whatshisgame for the heads up!

Animation: GIGA HORN BREAKER

We've seen Gurren Lagann ponified before, but this takes the previous ones and expands it to a full three minutes and thirty seconds long.  Can you handle the explosions? Are you able to contain such friendship?

Get the video below.

Giant Discord Maze - Chaos is Amazing

Someone going by the name of Gwommy has spent the last month creating a giant maze titled "Chaos is Amazing" out of an image of Discord for all of you puzzle enthusiasts to solve. I have a feeling this one is going to take a while, but you all have surprised me a few times before.  Who can master it the fastest and drop the path down in the comments? Clock is ticking!

Poll Results: Best Pony Style Race

Whaat.  Like Unicorns aren't the best race ever. You guys are crazy. Technically Luna lost this poll though.  See what I did there? Get dunked.

Next poll: Who has the best house? Hit the poll up on the side bar.

Story: A Breakfast of Time Loops

[Comedy]

Author: Obselescence

Description: Princess Celestia, in her infinite wisdom, comes to the conclusion that she doesn't have anywhere near enough time to do everything on her busy schedule. Not a problem for her, though. The solution to having no time is obvious: just make some more.

A Breakfast of Time Loops

Additional Tags: Celestia is a Time Traveller

Analysis: Defending Celestia and Luna's Ascension

Celestia! Luna! They were born alicorns, but Twilight and Cadance have strolled in shaking up the lore! Are these new ponies equal when they aren't born this way?  BronyCurious/Tommy Oliver hopes to answer that, with a new video dedicated to the two princesses.  Head on down below the break to check it out, and feel free to battle it out in comments.

Matching donor moves Brony Thank You Fund into Third Place in UA Challenge

The Derpy Hooves Animation Fund that the Brony Thank You Fund has been working on now has someone matching all donations mate to it with a maximum of $2,500 thanks to someone going by the name of Matthew.  Head on down below the break for all the relevant information on it!

Fluffle Puff Tails - Equestria Girls

Cutest human I've seen.  Get it below the break. 

Losing a Job to Ponies! - Do You Bring the Colorful Horses to Work?

According to a reddit post and later a CNN article, ponies apparently got someone fired from their job! CNN censored his rant a bit if you want something with less swear words, otherwise go get the original one here if you want the full story!

Since we are on the subject anyway, I'm kind of curious.  How many of you bring the pony to work with you?  If you don't have a uniform, do you wear pony shirts? And if you work in a cubicle that allows toys and action figures, do you bring a pony toy or two?

Nightly Roundup #781

Sweetie Belle one night, Scootaloo the next, and Apple Bloom to finish it.  Am I the only one hoping her cutie mark has absolutely nothing to do with apples? Break the tradition Bloom! You can do it!

Onward to nightly roundup stuff. Get it all below.