So much potential

Its really great for many basic functions like checking your account and placing holds and stuff. However, there is so much potential in this app and it is also lacking in some basic things.

• It needs to be optimized for iPhone 5, 5S, 5C, and iPod touch 5th generation. Apps that are made for iPhone 4S or earlier make me nervous that they wont work for iOS 7.
• You should be able to put your library card into the phone. Then you can scan your phone instead of your card at the library, which comes in handy since it is much harder to forget to bring your phone. A similar feature exists with Cineplex, which lets you put your SCENE card onto your iPhone.
• The pixelated app icon is ugly. Why not keep the app icon seen in the App Store? The one in the App Store looks much better than the current pixelated, multicolored cube.
• It should take advantage of notifications on the iPhone and remind you when your books are due. This is a necessity. If this already exists please make it more obvious.
• Why are library hours shown with a 24 hour clock? Many Canadians follow the 12 hour clock instead. There should be an option to choose which one we want.
• Some of the graphics look old and pixelated but as long as the app works Im okay with it. I do hope it gets an update for iOS 7.

TL;DR: this is a great app that can and should be vastly improved to take advantage of the latest things available. I hope this app still works and is updated when iOS 7 comes around.

wzl13 about VPL Mobile, v1.3