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Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:55 pm
by koolio1234
There's an app for smartphone devices called tapatalk (http://www.tapatalk.com/). Works on iphones, google android phoness, blackberry and nokia.

This app allows you to browse any forum natively on your smartphone so you don't have to wait for the browser to load the forums gigantic interface. Instead it seems to load the basic elements and gives you nice interface to fit the smaller resolutions of your mobile. Also loads the content shitloads quicker (biggest advantage IMO).

Its for forums that use phpBB as well as a few other supported types like vBulletin. Apparently its easy to setup, requires the forum admin (when you have some free time Bennoz) to install the tapatalk plugin (instructions on their website) to enable the app to access the forum.

Whats everyone think?

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:09 pm
by -Nighthawk-
I personally don't like these type of programs, I prefer the traditional way so I get the full-forum experience.

I'm currently working on the new FTO Australia theme as we speak, so far it loads fast for the iPhone and I don't see a need for it to load any faster :)

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:16 pm
by koolio1234
-Nighthawk- wrote:I personally don't like these type of programs, I prefer the traditional way so I get the full-forum experience.

I'm currently working on the new FTO Australia theme as we speak, so far it loads fast for the iPhone and I don't see a need for it to load any faster :)
Loading it from 3G or wifi?

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:41 pm
by -Nighthawk-
Both, most of the time my 3G is just as fast as Wifi

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:22 am
by Kustom
3gs? My 3g takes a while, mind you... It wouldn't hurt anyone to put this on? If you don't wanna use it, don't get the app.

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:41 am
by brad_gpx
-Nighthawk- wrote:I personally don't like these type of programs, I prefer the traditional way so I get the full-forum experience.

I'm currently working on the new FTO Australia theme as we speak, so far it loads fast for the iPhone and I don't see a need for it to load any faster :)
+1

except i always accidently press the second last page instead of the last page in threads

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:55 pm
by koolio1234
brad_gpx wrote:
-Nighthawk- wrote:I personally don't like these type of programs, I prefer the traditional way so I get the full-forum experience.

I'm currently working on the new FTO Australia theme as we speak, so far it loads fast for the iPhone and I don't see a need for it to load any faster :)
+1

except i always accidently press the second last page instead of the last page in threads
Which is why a interface specifically designed to run on a small screen would be handy. I use opera mini and it does an ok job at loading most pages quick enough but the scrolling and selecting tiny links from a small res screen gets tiring.

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:33 pm
by Kustom
I don't see why we can't have it on? If you don't wanna use it then just don't use the app. Use safari.

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:43 pm
by Supplanter
Kustom_FTO wrote:I don't see why we can't have it on? If you don't wanna use it then just don't use the app. Use safari.

What is it with iPhone users assuming that everyone else is a sheep too? Damn herd mentality.

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:53 am
by spency
Supplanter wrote:
Kustom_FTO wrote:I don't see why we can't have it on? If you don't wanna use it then just don't use the app. Use safari.

What is it with iPhone users assuming that everyone else is a sheep too? Damn herd mentality.
Hated on... < posted using iPhone on safari

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:43 am
by Kustom
Supplanter wrote:
Kustom_FTO wrote:I don't see why we can't have it on? If you don't wanna use it then just don't use the app. Use safari.

What is it with iPhone users assuming that everyone else is a sheep too? Damn herd mentality.
Did I miss something?

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:29 am
by Bennoz
Kustom_FTO wrote:Did I miss something?
Yep

Image

:lol:

I'll look into it guys, Im experimenting with a similar script on another forum. If all goes well I'll chuck it on here.

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:28 am
by Kustom
:facepalm: ... Doesn't bother me anyway anymore, loads quick as with new phone so yeah just suked on the 3G

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:46 am
by BorepYano
didnt i bring this up a couple of yrs ago? :facepalm2:

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:50 pm
by Kustom
Probably but not many people had smart phones a couple of years ago, and no one listens to yang :lol:

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 2:19 pm
by BorepYano
i think the reasoning why it wasnt followed up further was the fact that it loaded ok anyway, especially on opera mini.
and also you are right, not many ppl had smart phones then i guess.

btw stef, you know how tempting it is to change your post? lol

"with great power, comes great responsibility, with no power, comes no responsibility"

Re: Smartphone app for the forums

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 3:30 pm
by Kustom
Don't you mean. "with being *~delightful!~*, comes with hitting on guys"


why would I even need to change your posts when you say these things yourself lol