Classic BASIC

Classic BASIC 1.0.6 is a major update with an improved mobile phone experience, expanded device hardware support, and better GW-BASIC compatibility. • New adaptive editor and terminal workspace with side-by-side programming on larger screens • Major tablet improvements including rotation, resizable layouts, keyboard controls, editing, saving, and draft recovery • Hide the top menu for more terminal space and restore it anytime with MENU ON • Expanded hardware commands for motion sensors, compass, battery, speech, dictation, microphone recording, haptics, clipboard, sharing, importing/exporting files, notifications, device information, network status, and more • Expanded GPS support including speed and additional location data • Improved camera, photo picker, QR/barcode scanner, and flashlight support • Improved external keyboard support and keyboard shortcuts • GW-BASIC compatibility fixes and improved runtime error handling • Better responsiveness when running busy BASIC programs • Expanded built-in help and device command documentation • Seven new hardware demonstration programs Classic BASIC continues to bring classic BASIC programming to modern phone hardware while maintaining the retro terminal experience. Hardware features vary by device and may require permission.

Fixed an issue in the sample barcode scanning program. The sample now uses INPUT for barcode entry instead of INKEY$, providing a simpler and more reliable approach when using the standard phone keyboard. This update affects the sample program only; no changes were made to the BASIC interpreter.

• Fixed a BASIC semicolon output bug so PRINT statements now handle trailing and separated semicolons more accurately, keeping text on the same line when expected and matching classic BASIC behavior more closely.

Fixed circle rendering so graphics display correctly. Improved text readability on larger devices with better font scaling. Also includes graphics refinements, performance improvements, and general bug fixes for a smoother experience.

• Updated on-screen GAMEKEYBOARD controls for touch devices • Fixed overly sensitive game buttons in Block Drop and Astro Blaster • Made rotate, movement, thrust, and fire controls more controlled and predictable • Added better pacing for held buttons so inputs no longer repeat too aggressively • Updated app branding throughout to Classic BASIC • Updated startup screen branding to Classic BASIC v1.0.2 • Updated app display name consistency