App for new platform?

[lordradish]

Are there plans for a mobile app for the new platform? Hope so. I remember we had one for a while for the old one but it got discontinued due to security concerns.

 

[Novarocker]

Just put of curiosity, as I'm a 100% pure mobile user, what's the need for it? The version of the web browser seems mobile friendly and works fine, no?

Edit: Realized I probably sounded a bit standoffish, no negativity meant. Not to say there's no benefit to an app, just curious to the thoughts for it. Mostly from thinking of it in a cost/benefit standpoint.

 

[lordradish]

Just put of curiosity, as I'm a 100% pure mobile user, what's the need for it? The version of the web browser seems mobile friendly and works fine?

It's been a while, but I just remember it being easier to navigate. Could be wrong, though.

 

[tb-player]

The new platform sort of already has that. You can add the url to your desktop as an app. It runs very much like the website, but it makes for easier access. Unlike some sites, it doesn’t open a Safari tab. It’s a dedicated program. Try it. It’s pretty cool!

 

[lordradish]

The new platform sort of already has that. You can add the url to your desktop as an app. It runs very much like the website, but it makes for easier access. Unlike some sites, it doesn’t open a Safari tab. It’s a dedicated program. Try it. It’s pretty cool!

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How do I do that?

 

[scubaduba]

If you are using Safari on iPhone go to Talkbass.com and then tap this icon.

Then tap Add to Home Screen.

 

[lordradish]

If you are using Safari on iPhone got to Talkbass.com and then tap this icon.

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Then tap Add to Home Screen.

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Perfect, thanks.

 

[tb-player]

If you are using Safari on iPhone got to Talkbass.com and then tap this icon.

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Then tap Add to Home Screen.

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I was surprised that it doesn’t open in Safari. It’s really nice that it’s its own dedicated browser. Somewhere on the site there are instructions for this. I saw them when I first logged in to the new site, but I couldn’t find them. Your screenshots are better… lol.

 

[Andy V.]

Thanks for the tip!

Based on your instructions, it worked similarly on my android phone running samsung internet browser:

1. Load talkbass on browser
2. Tap on the browser menu
3. Add to
4. Home screen

Very neat indeed
Quicker to access for that late night browsing

 

[Esteban Garcia]

Yes, you can add a web site as an "app" to your desktop on iOS and Android, but it's still just the web site on mobile.

And yes, many apps are just packaged and skinned web browsers.

This site works pretty good on mobile, so I'm not complaining. I think it's still a "Web first" joint, catering to a demographic that is still using desktop/laptop computers primarily.

I could be wrong! If it were my site, and the users were more than 50% mobile (phone and tablet) I'd seriously consider developing an app.

 

[Adjectives]

This is great! I usually don't go on TB on my phone but this is really neat!

 

[antfarm]

TalkBass does not develop the forum software by themselves but is instead licensing and running a forum software called XenForo Forums.

If at all, the software company that develops XenForo Forums could decide to offer a mobile app as an alternative frontend. From what I see on their website, it does not look like they are planning to do so.

XenForo - Compelling community forum platform

 

[logdrum]

Many apps are in reality just web pages (sandboxed) or just using web browser technologies. If it becomes an app, it will be hard to get an ad pop/up blocker to help you. Not a good idea or suggestion

 

[tb-player]

I found it. The tutorial video for installing the app is at the bottom of the left-hand menu, in case anyone is still curious.



Personally, I prefer the Safari version. The app’s navigation controls are a little clunky.