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CTIA 2009: Live Video Streaming with Qik for BlackBerry

by Kevin Michaluk on 2 Apr 2009 12:17 PM
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If you're not familiar with Qik, it's a pretty awesome social video sharing site that allows you to stream video live to the web as you record it. Their BlackBerry app is an 'alpha' at the moment, but you can give it a download (Bold, Curve, Storm, Pearl users) when you visit d.qik.com from your Berry's web browser. Be sure to visit Qik.com to get a good overview of what it's all about and leave your feedback in the comments so the Qik crew can make the app even better!

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Posted by rdy78 Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

that would be good stuff to have if you do that sorta stuff i'm not into that but this might make it possible for my pearl :)

 
 
Posted by davidsnoodles Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

went onto d.qik.com on my stom 9530, and there was no OTA link available for the storm. there were links only for the bold, 8300,8310, 8320, 8330, and 8990 curves, and the 8120 8130 pearls...

this looks kinda cool.

 
 
Posted by jonw757 Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

I was excited to hear about this for the Storm, but like the person above, no Storm support yet :-(

 
 
Posted by cgdoc519 Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

Yea he said it was working on the storm....so where is the download link =-P

 
 
Posted by dburch48 Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

"qik for you storm is coming soon. Stay Tuned!"

 
 
Posted by Adam MB Wilson Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

I've been testing version 0.0.10 for the Storm.. What version is being released for the Storm?

 
 
Posted by markj73 Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

(Bold, Curve, Storm, Pearl users)
uh no Storm listed, what a RIP!!!!!
Just Bold Curve and Pearl... pathetic...

 
 
Posted by 0mie Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

It works on the Storm just fine, I've had it for about 2 months ;)

 
 
Posted by s0n- Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

Well where or what version are you using?

 
 
Posted by 0mie Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

0.0.10, they said they won't update it for a while. They are working on CDMA Curve and Pearl connectivity issues. They will work on any bugs and what not, but as far as major updates not for sometime.

 
 
Posted by jnholeman Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

Just logged onto their page and they show no support for the storm. Is this soon to come?

 
 
Posted by mritter88 Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

I had Qik on my jailbroken iPod Touch (Apple doesn't support it to put it on a non-jailbroken one) and it's a really cool App, I'm looking forward to getting this ASAP.

 
 
Posted by Ntario Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

Storm is not listed on the Qik site???????

 
 
Posted by flamingkitties Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

I had this on my Pearl for a bit now my Bold, but never really got it to work efficiently, I'm sure it's my incompetence and not Qik's though. It's usually my fault.

 
 
Posted by notmaxx Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

Please send problem details to blackberry@qik.com we will help you to solve the problem. Note your carrier, device, qik username

 
 
Posted by ddarvish Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

it is really annoying when they say it supports the storm but they dont have a link for it. i am trying the bold download to see if it works

 
 
Posted by Ntario Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

Please report back. Thanks

 
 
Posted by murrayj5 Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

Be nice to have Storm version. If you try Bold version you get message "Qik for you Storm is coming soon. Stay tuned!"
In time I guess...

 
 
Posted by 1jaxstate1 Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

I just gave it a try on my Bold. I was able to record, upload, and then view my small video!

 
 
Posted by ArthurJguy Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

I tried the Bold version on my Tmobile unlocked Storm 9530 and when I run it it says "Qik for you storm is coming soon. Stay tuned!"

LAME!

 
 
Posted by carduchi Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

Did the same for me also! It was worth a shot!

 
 
Posted by dterio Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

Version 0.1.4
No connectivity for me on cdma 8330

 
 
Posted by gonewireless Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

So if you are testing this version where can we download it for the storm? Thanks!

 
 
Posted by Michael Scrip Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

I can't get Qik to work on my Verizon Curve 8330. It keeps yelling at me with "Qik has attempted to open a connection to a location inside the firewall and outside the firewall... etc"

I've Allowed everything in the Firewall settings...

Any help?

 
 
Posted by Chuck Q Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

just like everyone else =(

 
 
Posted by Racer38 Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

Pretty Bogus they say its available for the Storm but its not on their web site ..

 
 
Posted by broveraf Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

Pick me!

 
 
Posted by sqlgeek Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

Not available for the Storm... figures... like a lot of other apps including Pandora...

 
 
Posted by MengKiat Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

I am reaching out as a member of the Qik team.

Thank you for your interest in Qik. We do have an alpha version for the Blackberry Storm and would like to invite you to test the alpha version and give us your feedback. The alpha version may contain a few bugs and we will be working to solve those bugs to make the version a better one for our users. The alpha version could be downloaded from your Blackberry Storm Browser at http://qik.com/dl/298.

If you have any questions, please email us at bb@qik.com.

We appreciate your feedback on the alpha version and look forward to hearing from you soon.

 
 
Posted by djcyph Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

thank you MengKiat dling now!!

 
 
Posted by harvesthunt Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

I have been emailing qik weekly since back in December asking for this alpha version and was repeatedly told NO. You had one, but wouldn't let me try it.

Will let you guys know if it works in a few minutes....

 
 
Posted by harvesthunt Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

So far so good. Will spend more time tomorrow testing. Time for bed now.

Thanks QIK!!!

 
 
Posted by c0rax Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

i would like to win something... i never win anything

 
 
Posted by SleepyTheDon Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

The storm is NOT on the list so what should I do I think the idea is great & i would love to take full advantage of this alpha...

 
 
Posted by romajr86 Thursday, Apr 02, 2009 1147 days ago

download via storm browser here
http://qik.com/dl/298

someone said in a thread on here that it's about a minute behind and qik is working on "live" streaming, bc it does not work as of yet

 
 
Posted by LARRY BENSADON Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1147 days ago

you mention it is offered, but there is not this application for BlackBerry Storm... too bad!
:-(

 
 
Posted by robhimself Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1147 days ago

Someone from qik sent me the alpha a few months ago. the video was all distorted but i will be giving it another shot.

 
 
Posted by bolder9 Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1147 days ago

does anyone know how qik compares with the next2friends live streaming app?

 
 
Posted by gizzyman Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1147 days ago

crackberry says Qik supports the BlackBerry storm but when trying to download the app, storm is not supported

 
 
Posted by aecollegeboyasu Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1146 days ago

http://qik.com/dl/298

 
 
Posted by CrazySh8 Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1147 days ago

seems to work fairly well and it's a pretty cool app! I'm curious, can your friends see your videos if you send them the direct link while it's in Private mode or do you not have the choice of fine-tuning your viewer group?

 
 
Posted by valtheman Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1146 days ago

cool stuff..

 
 
Posted by Anonymous 322 Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1146 days ago

Look at that snapshot. Everyone is in suits, yet that hoodlum is dressed as of he's going out to get trashed. You would think RIM would have higher standards for events like this. Or at least the presenters would have more pride in themselves to know better.

 
 
Posted by Stroid Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1146 days ago

told me it doesnt support BB when i registered but it has it listed as a phone that is supported. I will have to try from my phone

 
 
Posted by aecollegeboyasu Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1146 days ago

this is incredible... totally loving this program on my storm.......

 
 
Posted by YFZBOB Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1146 days ago

Alpha version for the STORM 9530 --> http://qik.com/dl/298 <-- installed without a hitch. Video did upload to my account. First 5 seconds, the video feed keeps up with the online account, then falls off pace. There is a considerable amount of Lag time from the phone to the site to the point it either locks up, or just quits altogether. (It also could be my Internet service too, it's been buggy lately) Keep up the great work Qik. Looking forward to the next version.

 
 
Posted by mrdink Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1146 days ago

nm

 
 
Posted by Anonymousity Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1146 days ago

When I start Quk I get the following error message

"Error starting Qik:
Class 'net.rim.device.api system.WLANInfo' not found"

My device is Curve 8320 T-Mobile (v4.2.2.180)

Does it need v4.5?

 
 
Posted by Anonymously Friday, Apr 03, 2009 1146 days ago

sorry, typo
Qik obviously

 
 
Posted by keysteele Saturday, Apr 04, 2009 1145 days ago

when I try to log on I get this message"The application Qik has attempted to open a connection to a location inside the firewall and outside the firewall which is not allowed by your IT policy." is there a soution?

My device is Curve 8330 Telus (v4.5.0.77)

 
 
Posted by Chuck S. Saturday, Apr 04, 2009 1145 days ago

I have a Storm and tried to download the app, but the site said my phone was not supported...

 
 
Posted by Black Barry Saturday, Apr 04, 2009 1145 days ago

Will this app eventually be able to stream live video directly to another blackberry user or other (non-blackberry) recipients?

 
 
Posted by Jim Lunsford Monday, Apr 06, 2009 1144 days ago

There is not a download for the Storm listed on their site. You got me excited there for a minute.

 
 
Posted by jerzice Monday, Apr 06, 2009 1144 days ago

Well they advertise right in the video & the article here on CB it's available for the STORM but when you go to their site there is no D/L link for the STORM ! ! ! What gives guys ???

 
 
Posted by Soulsharter Monday, Apr 06, 2009 1144 days ago

i have qik alpha now on my storm 9530, but why is it that i cant watch qik videos on it. every time i try it loads for a lil then FAIL.. can any1 help me?

 
 
Posted by GeoBraunJr Tuesday, Apr 07, 2009 1142 days ago

Correction: Per their website, Qik is NOT available for the Storm yet...

 
 
Posted by rmstudio Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 1142 days ago

A bunch of Hoojies that dont know how to market anything nor let alone get it right. Tried on Curve and Bold and nothing. The site lacks so much its not even funny. This company was slapped together and funded by foreign investors that just are not going to make it. They need to tell their Hojie workers to spend far less less time at the bollywood theaters on the Alameda and how to drive. Worst support I Have seen out of a start up.

 
 
Posted by rmstudio Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 1142 days ago

Using Celebs to make recorded prerecorded vids to post on our site wont make believers out of the Tech Savvy people in this industry. Perhaps teenagers or the Myspace crowd but not adults that use these devices for hard work. So leave the Celeb sparkle out and get back to making this work first before hitting a trade show.