Tapatalk -- NOT coming to FlyerTalk
Aug 12, 2010, 2:03 am
#2
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I'd also be interested in an answer to mclee19's question.
(No, I'm not in any way involved with Tapatalk. But I rather like the look of it and am increasingly seeing it used by posters on other forums.)
(No, I'm not in any way involved with Tapatalk. But I rather like the look of it and am increasingly seeing it used by posters on other forums.)
Aug 12, 2010, 10:56 am
#3
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I'd also be interested in an answer to mclee19's question.
(No, I'm not in any way involved with Tapatalk. But I rather like the look of it and am increasingly seeing it used by posters on other forums.)
(No, I'm not in any way involved with Tapatalk. But I rather like the look of it and am increasingly seeing it used by posters on other forums.)
Sep 1, 2010, 11:25 am
#4
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I would like to add my vote for Tapatalk
I was alset to start another thread... I love the tool and it is nice on my android to be able to post replies and whatnot. I think they have an app for the iPhone too.
Sep 1, 2010, 12:07 pm
#6
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Sep 5, 2010, 9:51 pm
#7
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I will add my vote for Tapatalk, and I too have no connection whatsoever with the app supplier.
While a mobile version of the web page may be "functional", an app version is almost always better. I think Tapatalk support would be a great enhancement for FT.
While a mobile version of the web page may be "functional", an app version is almost always better. I think Tapatalk support would be a great enhancement for FT.
Sep 10, 2010, 1:12 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Mikel requested that I address this, so I shall.
I completely agree with the spirit of Tapatalk, however installing it on this site opens up a number of liabilities. Anytime a site opens its database through a third-party API, there is risk associated with it, and we simply cannot accept that risk. Beyond that, we need to have control over the branding of Flyertalk, and allowing third parties access to re-publish and redistribute user content outside our control can be dangerous. While we assume that Tapatalk properly handles these issues, we still need to be sensative to them.
We fully understand the desire to interact with Fltyertalk through native smartphone apps, and I assue you that there is currently work being done to meet these desires. We are, however, making sure that this is being done in the best interest of Flyertalkers and the Flyertalk community.
I completely agree with the spirit of Tapatalk, however installing it on this site opens up a number of liabilities. Anytime a site opens its database through a third-party API, there is risk associated with it, and we simply cannot accept that risk. Beyond that, we need to have control over the branding of Flyertalk, and allowing third parties access to re-publish and redistribute user content outside our control can be dangerous. While we assume that Tapatalk properly handles these issues, we still need to be sensative to them.
We fully understand the desire to interact with Fltyertalk through native smartphone apps, and I assue you that there is currently work being done to meet these desires. We are, however, making sure that this is being done in the best interest of Flyertalkers and the Flyertalk community.
Sep 10, 2010, 3:25 pm
#9
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Mikel requested that I address this, so I shall.
I completely agree with the spirit of Tapatalk, however installing it on this site opens up a number of liabilities. Anytime a site opens its database through a third-party API, there is risk associated with it, and we simply cannot accept that risk. Beyond that, we need to have control over the branding of Flyertalk, and allowing third parties access to re-publish and redistribute user content outside our control can be dangerous. While we assume that Tapatalk properly handles these issues, we still need to be sensative to them.
We fully understand the desire to interact with Fltyertalk through native smartphone apps, and I assue you that there is currently work being done to meet these desires. We are, however, making sure that this is being done in the best interest of Flyertalkers and the Flyertalk community.
I completely agree with the spirit of Tapatalk, however installing it on this site opens up a number of liabilities. Anytime a site opens its database through a third-party API, there is risk associated with it, and we simply cannot accept that risk. Beyond that, we need to have control over the branding of Flyertalk, and allowing third parties access to re-publish and redistribute user content outside our control can be dangerous. While we assume that Tapatalk properly handles these issues, we still need to be sensative to them.
We fully understand the desire to interact with Fltyertalk through native smartphone apps, and I assue you that there is currently work being done to meet these desires. We are, however, making sure that this is being done in the best interest of Flyertalkers and the Flyertalk community.
Sep 10, 2010, 3:48 pm
#10
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Any guidance on the timetable for development and release?
Last edited by IMH; Sep 11, 2010 at 3:11 pm Reason: punc.tuation
Sep 30, 2010, 6:00 am
#12
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I am looking for something like this too. Just upgraded to a Droid X and love Tapatalk for some forums, but I also completely understand not wanting to open up the databases. I look forward to whatever you all have planned. Thanks!
Nov 29, 2010, 12:47 am
#14
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Casting my vote for same. I don't know the technical issues/concerns expressed here, but here are some links for anyone interested. I just posted in an unrelated forum so excuse the copy/paste. :-) BTW, according to the Tapatalk website there are currently 9,700 forums using this of which 1,200 were added in the last 30 days.
Hi, there's an iPhone (and Blackberry, Android and Nokia) app called Tapatalk for mobile access to forums like this. It requires a forum plug-in that's claimed to be free and only take 10 minutes for a forum owner to install. Can you take a look and consider installing it? Here's more info:
phpBB3 3.0.x, vBulletin 3.7.x/3.8.x/4.0.x, Invision Power Board (IPB) 3.0.x and Simple Machine Forum (SMF) 1.1.x/2.0.x are supported.
Home - http://www.tapatalk.com/
Forum Owners - http://www.tapatalk.com/plugin.php
TiPb review/video - http://www.tipb.com/2010/09/28/tapat...ne-app-review/
Hi, there's an iPhone (and Blackberry, Android and Nokia) app called Tapatalk for mobile access to forums like this. It requires a forum plug-in that's claimed to be free and only take 10 minutes for a forum owner to install. Can you take a look and consider installing it? Here's more info:
phpBB3 3.0.x, vBulletin 3.7.x/3.8.x/4.0.x, Invision Power Board (IPB) 3.0.x and Simple Machine Forum (SMF) 1.1.x/2.0.x are supported.
Home - http://www.tapatalk.com/
Forum Owners - http://www.tapatalk.com/plugin.php
TiPb review/video - http://www.tipb.com/2010/09/28/tapat...ne-app-review/
Nov 30, 2010, 5:52 pm
#15
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It would be great to have better support for smartphones. The iPhone can surf the website but a native app seems to work better. Looking forward to the FlyerTalk app.
Thanks for all of your support.
Thanks for all of your support.