New Minecraft Pocket Edition Update Available (0.2.1) but its still well behind PC

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A new update is available for the Minecraft Pocket Edition app for the iPhone, iPad and Android. Version 0.2.1 includes modified controls for large screens, changes to flying controls, new pig mob and lots of bug fixes.

We thought we might get some kind of crafting system but looks like that's saved up for a later update.

You can download the update via the new Google Play site (aka Android Marketplace) or the iTunes store.

https://play.google.com
http://itunes.apple.com

Feedback

User feedback so far has been disappointing. It sounds like you were hoping for a lot more from this update? The problem with the Pocket Edition is that it's trying to be the PC game without a mouse, and Minecraft without a physical control device is bloody hard to develop. The Xbox version will probably be a much bigger success thanks to the powerful controller with dual analogue sticks, D-Pad, front/back buttons..you get the picture.

Here are some early reviews on the Pocket Edition update..

Paul (Android owner) said: All this time and that's what we get?

Cortney (Android owner) said: Slide the jump button up and down to change altitude. Good job, mojang, I look forward to what you have in store for this game. I eagerly await a crafting table. :)

Chris (Android owner) said: Still sucks. More updates..........laggy

New Features List

• The new update gives tablet owners more control via the split touch controls
• Ascend/descend by sliding from the center button to the up or down button
• Pigs have been added to survival mode
• Bug fixes

The next update will come with a whole new control system called MATTIS (Minecraft Advanced Touch Technology Interface System).