Academic Aid v2.3 UPDATE #2 changelog

Fear and trembling. Note exactly two sensations we'll be picking up for the holidays, but two that we'll encounter when it ends. Exams and will be the rule of the day when we resume our daily grind, which is why we're happy to report that Mr305 has just updated Academic Aid to version 3.0

This homebrew, in case you're wondering is a special learning tool geared for students in High school and college. Academic Aid is built specifically to help you in the fields of Algebra I, Algebra II ,Calculus, Trigonometry, Physics I, and Physics AP. As for the changes since version 2.3:

• 3.XX FW Compatible i.e. Even PSP Slim users can use this; Copy the folder to GAME371 or GAME with 3.xx kernel.
• Improved aesthetic design
• Fixed flickering screens while switching from different subjects
• Fixed bugs in Subject selection selection.
• Improved speed of animations
• Various other minor fixes and optimizations; removed unused resources [images, debug text, etc]

We advise users to view the readme included with the file bundle - it contains all the info you need on Academic Aid's contents, and how to install it to your PSP. You may also want to visit Mr305's release thread over at the QJ.NET PSP Development Forums to send in your feedback.

The homebrew application Academic Aid from Mr305 is one of the more useful programs that we've seen in recent times. In case you missed the earlier builds and have no idea what this is about, note that this is a user-friendly app that helps users answer difficult questions on the field of Physics, Algebra, and Geometry.

This release brings Academic Aid to version 2.3 UPDATE #2 and the most obvious improvement is the addition of a calculator. Aside from that, here are the other changes as well as several notes from Mr305:

• What's New

o This time this adds the calculator as request by most users.
o A minor bug fix in the catergory selection screen.
o Changed Physics to Physics++; because it doesn't fit well with the other categories.

• Notes

o Sqrt and Cbrt buttons are visible but non-functional and very buggy; donot use them.
o Press START to keep the current value/skip number entry. Keep using and you'll get it by your self.
o Press START during the operand selection mode, to repeat the previous operation. It's like pressing equals on a calculator repeatedly. Eg: Enter 25. Select X [multiply]. Enter 1.2. Keep Pressing Start. It'll keep going like this... 30, 36, 43.2, 51.84 and so on...

Academic Aid v2.3 UPDATE #2 does come with a Readme file but it only contains a link to a forum where you can discussed the program further. We highly suggest visiting the link first before installing this application to your PlayStation Portable units.

First of all, we're letting the guys know that Mr305 has renamed Phyalgeom Aid v1.0 into Academic Aid. As its name implies, this app is an aid for helping students find answers for difficult question in the fields of physics, algebra, and geometry.

Second, we're letting you know that alongside this name change, the dev is also releasing the app's latest build, dubbed Academic Aid v2.1. This new release is a contender in the ongoing Neo Summer Coding Competition, and is reported to carry these updates:

• Extreme changes to GUI & look.

1. Changed the Fatigue-reducerpaper to a more overall bright & colorful one.
2. Tweaked Color-Scheme for better look.
3. The scrolling is now very very smooth & silky; it almost "slides". VERY ADDICTIVELY smooth.
4. In the intro screen; the selection of category is no longer bland. They glide.

• Enhancements to Rapid InpSP*

1. The buttons go in & out as if pressed in real-life.
2. The Cursor now blinks.
3. The buttons glow & glow out like in the XMB's input system.

• Added "Pseudo-Matrix" Credits screen with fade effects and such.
• Added a lot more info's/formulas to quadratic formula screen; the scrollbar is usable.
• Now the graph is shown at the top. [Bug to be resolved]
• Added two variants of Projectile formulas [refer to pic/video]
• Added a bunch more of formulas to Geometrig.
• Many many Bug fixes + lot more things changed that can't be said.

Further information can be found over at Mr305's thread at QJ's PSP development forums, and in the file bundle's readme. As requested by the author, we'll be offering two download links: The primary leads to the NeoFlash site, with an alternative for QJ's. Be sure to vote for this app if you enjoyed it.