Flyertalk iPhone App Feedback (all versions)
Mar 3, 2011, 9:51 am
#136
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: PDX
Programs: Delta 360, Alaska Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold
Posts: 92
I have had several issues with the iPhone app
- crashes frequently and doesn't bookmark where it was
- doesn't rotate
- every link I have tried to follow doesn't work (i.e. embedded link in a posting).
- when people point to another thread it's very frustrating to try and go there. First you need to open that post, then click on the link, then it jumps to safari, then the link doesn't work.
- I can't see my FT profile info
- crashes frequently and doesn't bookmark where it was
- doesn't rotate
- every link I have tried to follow doesn't work (i.e. embedded link in a posting).
- when people point to another thread it's very frustrating to try and go there. First you need to open that post, then click on the link, then it jumps to safari, then the link doesn't work.
- I can't see my FT profile info
Mar 4, 2011, 2:48 pm
#137
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: PDX
Programs: Delta 360, Alaska Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold
Posts: 92
Overall I like the performance. It's snappy with few delays which are more likely due to waiting for data.
When can we expect the next update?
When can we expect the next update?
Mar 24, 2011, 11:03 pm
#138
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SFO/OAK/SJC
Programs: UA 1P, HH Silver
Posts: 144
not meant to hijack... but any plan the app coming to wm7?
Apr 3, 2011, 4:43 pm
#140
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Central New Jersey
Posts: 1,211
Whether FT or the new competitor, whomever can nail a good mobile experience first, whether by an app. or mobile web, will get most of my activity moving forward. The opportunity is wide open for FT or the "other guys" to do this as neither is even close now.
Apr 11, 2011, 9:27 pm
#141
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: SLC, UT
Programs: SPG Plat, HH Diamond, AA LT Gold, SouthWest Comp Pass
Posts: 185
Apr 12, 2011, 12:13 am
#142
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
Programs: Amex Gold/Plat, UA *G, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Gold, NEXUS, TSA Disparager Unobtanium
Posts: 21,598
Safari works just fine when I view FT on my iPad..
Apr 12, 2011, 5:07 pm
#143
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PLT, Natl EC
Posts: 10,855
Links sending users from app to website
I clicked on some links to other FT threads from within the app today and they opened in Safari instead of the app, and returned Page Not Found to boot.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/newss...l#post16202140
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/newss...l#post16202140
Apr 14, 2011, 5:39 pm
#144
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 959
Hey all.
I know I haven't replied to this thread in a while, but I want you to know that it's still on a number of people's (including mine) radar. The vB app dev team has been keeping up with it and they want me to let you know two things...
1. Shortly, we will be releasing an update to the iPhone app. Hopefully, you'll be impressed.
2. We will be launching an Android app shortly also.
:-)
I know I haven't replied to this thread in a while, but I want you to know that it's still on a number of people's (including mine) radar. The vB app dev team has been keeping up with it and they want me to let you know two things...
1. Shortly, we will be releasing an update to the iPhone app. Hopefully, you'll be impressed.
2. We will be launching an Android app shortly also.
:-)
Apr 14, 2011, 7:45 pm
#145
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
Posts: 23,194
Hey all.
I know I haven't replied to this thread in a while, but I want you to know that it's still on a number of people's (including mine) radar. The vB app dev team has been keeping up with it and they want me to let you know two things...
1. Shortly, we will be releasing an update to the iPhone app. Hopefully, you'll be impressed.
2. We will be launching an Android app shortly also.
:-)
I know I haven't replied to this thread in a while, but I want you to know that it's still on a number of people's (including mine) radar. The vB app dev team has been keeping up with it and they want me to let you know two things...
1. Shortly, we will be releasing an update to the iPhone app. Hopefully, you'll be impressed.
2. We will be launching an Android app shortly also.
:-)
Looking forward to it!
We'll be sure to let you know if we find anything that needs improvement...
Apr 24, 2011, 10:51 pm
#146
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: ACC
Programs: AAdvantage, MIleagePlus, Skywards
Posts: 395
Ability to "connect with facebook" would be nice as I can't figure out how to login via facebook and use the iphone app.
What about using a bulletinboard/forum solution like they have at www.avsforum.com and their accompanying free application which you can use for posting, manage subscriptions, private messages, etc... along with notifications and so on if you wish.
Anyway... at least the facebook connect ability would be fantastic.
What about using a bulletinboard/forum solution like they have at www.avsforum.com and their accompanying free application which you can use for posting, manage subscriptions, private messages, etc... along with notifications and so on if you wish.
Anyway... at least the facebook connect ability would be fantastic.
Apr 29, 2011, 3:56 pm
#147
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: Airmiles, BA Blue, Tesco Clubcard
Posts: 72
I've only seen it mentioned once or twice in the thread but by far my BIGGEST annoyance with the app is the fact that to refresh a particular forum (e.g. MilesBuzz) you have to exit that particular forum, click on another forum and only then will the forum you wanted to refresh actually update.
The ability to refresh a forum by pulling down (like on the Twitter app for example) would be a great addition.
The ability to refresh a forum by pulling down (like on the Twitter app for example) would be a great addition.
Apr 29, 2011, 9:33 pm
#148
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
Posts: 23,194
I just realized I still had the beta version installed on my phone, so I deleted that and added the updated App Store version. I was hoping some of the shortcomings I've asked about had been fixed, but nope--it's still virtually unusable to me (without the go-to-first-unread-post feature) and is now cluttered with ads.
Apr 30, 2011, 3:05 am
#149
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: London
Programs: SK Gold, ITA Executive, Sixt Diamond, Hertz PC, Avis PC, IHG Platinum
Posts: 5,163
Apr 30, 2011, 3:17 am
#150
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However, the patent issue may still manifest itself:
If you do use this [code], be mindful that there is a patent pending for the concept:
http://appft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-P...DN/20100199180
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answered Mar 20 at 18:29
Crad
781514
Interesting, I know Tweetie did it best, not sure it did this first. Also to note that this question was asked well before the patent was even filed. – Daniel Mar 21 at 11:58
I believe that when the patent is filed is irrelevant. The criteria is "when did Tweetie 2 release this functionality," and "did anyone else release a product that did the same thing before them?" – Greg Maletic Mar 30 at 21:45
http://appft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-P...DN/20100199180
link|edit|flag
answered Mar 20 at 18:29
Crad
781514
Interesting, I know Tweetie did it best, not sure it did this first. Also to note that this question was asked well before the patent was even filed. – Daniel Mar 21 at 11:58
I believe that when the patent is filed is irrelevant. The criteria is "when did Tweetie 2 release this functionality," and "did anyone else release a product that did the same thing before them?" – Greg Maletic Mar 30 at 21:45