Twitter for BlackBerry set for public beta release

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04-08-2010, 04:21 PM
sunkast

Twitter for BlackBerry set for public beta release
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I have just received notification from the BBExaminer that Twitter for BlackBerry will go in open beta tonight, Thursday, April 8, 2010.

This is what he said:

Research In Motion will release a public beta of the [Twitter] app later on tonight for anyone and everyone to download!

This beta will feature some improvements based on user feedback, including the following:
- Notifications of New Tweets and @Replies/Mentions
  - When an @reply/mention is received, the user will be notified with a splat on the BlackBerry home screen ribbon as well as the application icon
  - Users will also be notified of new tweets in the BlackBerry Messages list
- Twitter Lists Functionality
  - Comprehensive option to build a list of Twitter users on any subject
  - Ability to add members to the list and view subscribers of the lists
  - Users can also view other users’ lists
- Profile Editing
  - Users can edit their own Twitter profile from the application
  - Users can also change their profile image from the application
- Personalization Settings
  - Users can customize the look of the application with the ability to:
  - Show/hide the navigation bar and tweetbox
  - Change the font/style to their own preferred choice
- Enlarged Avatar (Profile Picture) Viewing
  - Users can click on a Twitter profile image and it will be enlarged for better viewing abilities
- Improved in-Application Caching/Polling
  - Increased on-device caching for Timeline; Mentions to improve application performance
Add all these on to the features Twitter for BlackBerry has, and you've got one great Twitter application! You can download the beta version tonight at 9 PM Eastern Time from the BlackBerry BetaZone and the test center in BlackBerry App World. After downloading, be sure to head back here or reply to BlackberryOS on Twitter and let us know what you think of it! This is indeed an exciting time for all those who didn't get the chance to try the initial beta releases and for those that did get a chance to see if their feedback has paid off and the changes have been made.
04-08-2010, 07:17 PM
gordtm

The download is available now in the Beta Zone. It is version 1.0.0.37
04-08-2010, 07:27 PM
MePascal

Quote:

Originally Posted by gordtm

The download is available now in the Beta Zone. It is version 1.0.0.37

Thanks gordtm :fing02:

That's the version they are releasing?
04-08-2010, 07:38 PM
Natemz

Quote:

Originally Posted by MePascal

Thanks gordtm :fing02:

That's the version they are releasing?

Yes, its the same one we already have.
04-08-2010, 07:45 PM
kcpaynev1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natemz

Yes, its the same one we already have.

wow i was all excited over the public beta just to find out ive had it for over a week. that sucks
04-08-2010, 07:48 PM
Hodges

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madasafish

I have just been to the Beta Zone and found this message waiting for me.

As of today, Thursday, April 8, 2010, a second wave of over 800 members have been invited to participate in the BlackBerry® Messenger program. These 800+ members have received an email asking them to log into BlackBerry Beta Zone and complete the registration form for BlackBerry Messenger including their PIN (Personal Identification Number). Once a participant submits the registration form with the PIN, the participant will receive a key code within 24 hours. With the key code, the participant can download BlackBerry Messenger. Participants will continue to be added in waves over the coming days.

Thanks for your interest in BlackBerry Messenger.

This is a UK message and I wonder if users in the US or Canada have the same message?
So its not available for everyone in the zone?

I can see the same Msg as can anyone who is in the Beta Zone I believe. The Participants were notified by Email if they were part of the Second wave. I was not part of that wave Sadly...
04-08-2010, 07:50 PM
gordtm

Even though it's the same version, RIM must have done something on their end because it seems a lot faster than before.
04-08-2010, 08:07 PM
george123ross

where's this beta zone
04-08-2010, 08:10 PM
Hodges

Quote:

Originally Posted by george123ross

where's this beta zone

https://www.blackberry.com/beta/defa...ct=index&item=
04-08-2010, 08:19 PM
george123ross

Ok I enrolled in Beta Zone & I made it to the DL section however it says no DL available.
04-08-2010, 08:36 PM
BDRAGON

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcpaynev1

wow i was all excited over the public beta just to find out ive had it for over a week. that sucks

Likewise. I was hoping for a higher version number, at least .39
04-08-2010, 08:48 PM
dbone15

Would have been nice to see a higher version released, but I'll stick with Ubertwitter and Tweetissimo.
04-08-2010, 09:23 PM
BDRAGON

Quote:

Originally Posted by gordtm

Even though it's the same version, RIM must have done something on their end because it seems a lot faster than before.

You're right Gord, it is faster.
04-08-2010, 10:22 PM
Hodges

Quote:

Originally Posted by george123ross

Ok I enrolled in Beta Zone & I made it to the DL section however it says no DL available.

You have to enroll in the Twitter Program. It should be listed under eligible Programs on the right hand side. However you may have to go threw and setup your profile first I believe but I could be wrong about that.
04-09-2010, 09:36 AM
Madasafish

It is a really nice app.
Its smooth and clean and runs very well.
The only let down, and its a deal breaker for me, is it only supports one account.
I have kept UT because it supports two accounts or more.
Also UT lets you edit ReTweets while T4BB doesnt.
04-09-2010, 01:05 PM
sunkast

I'm still not getting any replies pushed to me! Anyone else using a OS 4.5 device? Or does anyone know how to contact RIM about this? Even if it's not built into the version for OS 4.5, I just want to effing know why.
04-09-2010, 04:00 PM
Natemz

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunkast

I'm still not getting any replies pushed to me! Anyone else using a OS 4.5 device? Or does anyone know how to contact RIM about this? Even if it's not built into the version for OS 4.5, I just want to effing know why.

@mentions arent pushed yet Sun. I thought they were at first, but they arent. I get replies faster on my tweetdeck than on my phone. Hopefully they add it next time.
04-09-2010, 07:28 PM
ealvnv

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunkast

I'm still not getting any replies pushed to me! Anyone else using a OS 4.5 device? Or does anyone know how to contact RIM about this? Even if it's not built into the version for OS 4.5, I just want to effing know why.

in the application menu click help, then send feedback on the next screen and it will take you to the form to send the feedback not just for T4BB but for anything you like to do it.... push @'s should be included in the next build hopefully