Tapatalk -- NOT coming to FlyerTalk
Jun 7, 2011 | 9:22 pm
#33
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So is IE, which is having issues with FT right now as reported in another thread and a tech project is in the works to fix it.
Tapatalk is basically a glorified web browser. Saying it's not even under consideration because it's a third-party app is not a valid argument. If it's a simple configuration option to enable it to read FT, why not?
I personally won't use it (it costs money), but many here and elsewhere enjoy using it and appreciate having access to all of their forums in a single app.
If it requires significant investment to support, I can understand, but if it's a few lines in a configuration file, it should be done.
Jun 7, 2011 | 11:53 pm
#34
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Jun 15, 2011 | 7:07 pm
#35
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Firefox and Google Chrome are third-party applications, too.
So is IE, which is having issues with FT right now as reported in another thread and a tech project is in the works to fix it.
Tapatalk is basically a glorified web browser. Saying it's not even under consideration because it's a third-party app is not a valid argument. If it's a simple configuration option to enable it to read FT, why not?
I personally won't use it (it costs money), but many here and elsewhere enjoy using it and appreciate having access to all of their forums in a single app.
If it requires significant investment to support, I can understand, but if it's a few lines in a configuration file, it should be done.
So is IE, which is having issues with FT right now as reported in another thread and a tech project is in the works to fix it.
Tapatalk is basically a glorified web browser. Saying it's not even under consideration because it's a third-party app is not a valid argument. If it's a simple configuration option to enable it to read FT, why not?
I personally won't use it (it costs money), but many here and elsewhere enjoy using it and appreciate having access to all of their forums in a single app.
If it requires significant investment to support, I can understand, but if it's a few lines in a configuration file, it should be done.
Oct 11, 2011 | 6:32 am
#36
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So no to Tapatalk. I can understand that.
Any updates on some other means to use FlyerTalk via smartphones? (I know there's an app for iCrap out there, but as others pointed out, not everybody uses those.)
Any updates on some other means to use FlyerTalk via smartphones? (I know there's an app for iCrap out there, but as others pointed out, not everybody uses those.)
Oct 13, 2011 | 8:07 am
#37
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Along the same line as Tapatalk, vBulletin has a "Mobile Suite" ap called Flyertalk in the smartphone ap stores that has most of the functionality of Tapatalk. Just go to the ap stores and search for Flyertalk.
If I'm not mistaken, IB owns both vBulletin, and Flyertalk.com.
As a vB forum admin elsewhere, I've tried Tapatalk, and was not happy with the server side integration aspect, plus the constant updates I was having to upload. Conversely, I haven't installed the vB mobile suite on my site because
of the annual cost and lack of interest from the users.
If I'm not mistaken, IB owns both vBulletin, and Flyertalk.com.
As a vB forum admin elsewhere, I've tried Tapatalk, and was not happy with the server side integration aspect, plus the constant updates I was having to upload. Conversely, I haven't installed the vB mobile suite on my site because
of the annual cost and lack of interest from the users.
Jan 28, 2012 | 4:23 pm
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I just wish the management here could cite ONE example of data being improperly manipulated by the TapaTalk guys.
This entire argument is a red herring. FT is only worried about their precious ad revenue.
This entire argument is a red herring. FT is only worried about their precious ad revenue.
Jan 29, 2012 | 6:21 am
#41
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But I like Tapatalk, a lot (I use it for another forum). I'd use FT on the move a lot more if it was implemented. I might even (hush) pay a small subscription to avoid the need for the ads.
Perhaps Tapatalk need to implement ad-gatewaying functionality to allow the banner ads from the forums to make it through?
I know there's the FT Android app, but I don't get on with it at all.
Neil
Feb 6, 2012 | 8:27 pm
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Feb 7, 2012 | 11:55 am
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Feb 7, 2012 | 1:05 pm
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