Bradley Apps

NePaSmoKer · October 28, 2010, 02:02:36 AM

Thinking on getting into the Android smartphone. Is there an App for the bradley fourm for the droid?

ExpatCanadian · October 28, 2010, 04:31:42 AM

Yep... check here, this is what I use for my iPhone, but it's available for Android too:

http://www.tapatalk.com/

Brian recently enabled the functionality on his end. It works pretty good for reading and making short posts. Anything longer can get tedious typing on a small device.

squirtthecat · October 28, 2010, 04:33:03 AM

Quote from: NePaSmoKer on October 28, 2010, 02:02:36 AM
Thinking on getting into the Android smartphone. Is there an App for the bradley fourm for the droid?

Yes. "Tapatalk" is an app for the iPhones, Androids and Blackberrys. (maybe some others) Works great. It downloads the forum content and reformats it so you can browse it on your phone. Images are downloaded as well as thumbnails, and you can then click on them to view in 'gallery' format.

You can post, upload pictures (they'll host them on some 3rd party site), etc.

I used mine all the time while we were in Mexico. (when I would happen upon an open WiFi connection)

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ExpatCanuck beat me too it!

ExpatCanadian · October 28, 2010, 04:48:12 AM

Quote from: squirtthecat on October 28, 2010, 04:33:03 AM
You can post, upload pictures (they'll host them on some 3rd party site), etc.

Actually, as far as I can tell, if you try to insert an image from your phone using Tapatalk, it tries to host it from your phone, which doesn't work so good :D. BUT, there is a Photobucket app for the Android too, which can be used to upload photos taken directly from your phone. You can then copy the links from that app into your Tapatalk post. It works really slick, but again you need the patience to deal with all that on a tiny device, but once you get the hang of it, it's no problem!

squirtthecat · October 28, 2010, 04:55:52 AM

Huh.. This is one I posted to another forum during a Tapatalk discussion. Not sure who is actually hosting it..

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Found this snippet on the Tapatalk forum.

QuoteWe are rolling out Tapatalk image hosting running on Amazon EC2. We are still working on the user agreement but it will be similar to what other free image hosting provider can provide.

We are still evaluating this service and will look into a way for user to "manage" the images and for forum owner to download the image set if they need a backup or something.

That is Amazon.com's "Cloud" hosting service. Sounds like it is still up in the air whether they will use it exclusively or not..

I can upload directly to Picasa from my phone, but I don't have a way to get the image URL to insert into a post. :(

SouthernSmoked · October 28, 2010, 10:30:37 AM

Hey Pat are you using the Pro?

squirtthecat · October 28, 2010, 10:32:32 AM

Quote from: SouthernSmoked on October 28, 2010, 10:30:37 AM
Hey Pat are you using the Pro?

Yep.

SnellySmokesEm · October 28, 2010, 10:50:50 AM

Great. Thanks for the link. Just downloaded to my blackberry. So how do I upload pics using tapatalk?

squirtthecat · October 28, 2010, 11:00:35 AM

Quote from: SnellySmokesEm on October 28, 2010, 10:50:50 AM
Great. Thanks for the link. Just downloaded to my blackberry. So how do I upload pics using tapatalk?

When you reply to a post, there is an 'insert' option (however you get to the menu on the BB) On my Android, it has 2 options - 'insert from gallery' or 'capture from camera'. (something along those lines)

SnellySmokesEm · October 28, 2010, 11:04:08 AM

I dont see any of those function for the blackberry. My blackberry doesnt support the image upload function. ??? :(

Any bberry users using the app out there?

squirtthecat · October 28, 2010, 11:15:30 AM

Quote from: SnellySmokesEm on October 28, 2010, 11:04:08 AM
I dont see any of those function for the blackberry. My blackberry doesnt support the image upload function. ??? :(

Any bberry users using the app out there?

From what I've read, it's only fully functional in the 'pro' version - but you can still compose a message and insert a photo in the 'free' version - just not do the final submit.

SnellySmokesEm · October 28, 2010, 11:27:26 AM

Here's what I found on their website:

Tapatalk for BlackBerry - FREE

Tapatalk for BlackBerry is currently in public beta testing. You can download it using OTA (Over-The-Air) method by entering http://tapatalk.com/bb in the BlackBerry Browser. For feature request or bug report, please submit to our community support forum.

squirtthecat · October 28, 2010, 11:37:00 AM

Well, that settles it. Time to upgrade to an iPhone or a Droid! :D

(sounds like they are still working on the BBerry device support)

SnellySmokesEm · October 28, 2010, 11:52:52 AM

I would love to get a droid, but the bossman buys the phones and pays the bills...

KyNola · October 28, 2010, 01:37:29 PM

NePaS, I just upgraded to the Droid X. WOW what a phone. It is ridiculously fast. When someone asks me about it I tell them it's more like a computer in your pocket that you can make phones call with. I don't think you will be disappointed at all. Love mine.