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Posted by squire302 Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

cost?

 
 
Posted by Michael Hepples Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

From what I was told, no cost. RIM developed app, like Facebook or the IM clients.

 
 
Posted by FRoStYisGoD Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

I'm not to sure about this app it looks like the facebook app and we all know how shit that app is and if this is the sane thing it's going to suck badly then

 
 
Posted by LuvDaHennessy Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

that facebook app for blackberry is pretty good, granted its not as good or reliable as the iphone fb app, but it still serves it purpose. they should include a chat feature though

 
 
Posted by mrjackson Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Why are we waiting for it? ubertwitter does just fine.

 
 
Posted by jlb21 Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Agreed. Ubertwitter meets my needs. Perhaps there is stuff I could do that I don't know of. But the integrated Twitter for BB will have to knock my socks off to become my primary client. Of course, being a native BB app, it may have some neat stuff. But we'll just have to wait and see.

 
 
Posted by skitchbeatz Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

push notifications maybe?

 
 
Posted by rion_j Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

ding, ding, ding, winner! yup, that is exactly what i'm thinking as well, which is a huge advantage over the other clients out there.

 
 
Posted by LuvDaHennessy Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

thats why i wont get rid of bb, cause of push notification

 
 
Posted by tedesco Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010 847 days ago

I wouldn't mind seeing contact syncing and maybe even calendar syncing.

 
 
Posted by cultureshot Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

Ubertwitter also kills your battery life in my experience.

 
 
Posted by ezek1012 Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

Ubertwitter only runs on the Storm in compatibility mode.

 
 
Posted by shawnrouse Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

If I were RIM, I'd buy UberTwitter rather than focus on building their own.

 
 
Posted by rj160202 Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

God, give me a break with this twitter sh*t. no one cares that you are sitting on the couch watching dukes of hazzard in your mom's basement

 
 
Posted by redwanhuq Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

actually, you'd be surprised how many people DO care.

 
 
Posted by webmastir Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

& you'd be surprised to see how many DON'T CARE.

 
 
Posted by redwanhuq Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

the best part of twitter is that the people who don't care won't ever know about any updates. its much more powerful than just status updates. it's not a fad, it's a valuable tool. http://images.pcworld.com//news/graphics/186818-twitter-users_original.j...

 
 
Posted by waker Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

This, you really are behind if you aren't using it. It is hard to understand at firt, i was the same way.

 
 
Posted by 1darrick Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

The use of Twitter goes way beyond telling people what you are currently doing. It is popular for a reason. Those of us who've figured that out loves it, but it is not for everyone. As for RIM's native twitter client, it had better be great and like another person posted, Ubertwitter is my choice app and if the native twitter client from RIM doesn't do better than Ubertwitter, I will quickly delete it.

 
 
Posted by Bibojim Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Twitter is also where you get breaking news and alerts many times before it even hits the media. It is also a great tool for marketing when the company doesn't abuse it. Sure I tweet about what I'm eating, watching, listening too etc... but it is much more than that.

 
 
Posted by computman Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

I think that it would be updated with the push technology so less data used and so, less battery and the up to date info :) non need to wait 5 min or manually refresh...

Waiting for it :)

 
 
Posted by spenchey Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Nice UI, hope it uses the push technology too. Thats the reason I love my blackberry, there are unlimited opportunities that you can use with push.

But so far Ubertwitter takes the cake

 
 
Posted by CGSCOT Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Top bar looks very similar to SocialScope, which i think is the best twitter / facebook app

 
 
Posted by tavella Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

This is good news and I look forward to trying it out once its released. I like the functionality Übertwitter offers but the UI of TweetGenius much better. Hopefully they'll update TG soon.

 
 
Posted by msanford Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Actually, I'll be the (evidently) one dissenting voice and say that I haven't been too impressed with Übertwitter…I find it way too bulky.

 
 
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Posted by Xopher Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

I think the things I would see with having a direct twitter client is push technology, and possibly contact list integration. I don't know how contact list integration would work, other than tagging people in your contact list with their twitter name, but it does look interesting.

 
 
Posted by mookish Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

This should be better than any third party app because of address book intergration, push notifications, native system menu options and more...oh yeah and free with NO ADS!

 
 
Posted by jujumoshatron Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

i prefer official apps from the maker than someone else making one because thats the way it should be done. ubertwitter is cool but i think the location option is a bit creepy. im excited for this, i cant wait.

 
 
Posted by webmastir Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

& i'm buying a non-blackberry device. freakin' stuipd, IMO.

 
 
Posted by zarzamora_hermosa Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

If that's your logic, I suggest you buy a book instead.

 
 
Posted by joski Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

The official apps are much more integrated, unlike other 3rd party clients that are potentially buggy and just outright shit. Although the whining here doesn't cease to amaze me one bit. :P

 
 
Posted by mercerudy Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

The option to get push notification at least for selected other users as well as messages and contact list integration would be very nice. I like uber, but if the native app had the previously mentioned features, then there would be no contest. Not to mention there would be no ads in RIM's version.

 
 
Posted by redwanhuq Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

I love how integrated RIM's apps are. But seeing how poorly designed their FB app is, I'm doubtful about this. And having SocialScope, this app is meaningless...unless it has push updates.

 
 
Posted by Mr_Woods Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

If it is anything like the native FB app it's probably a failure. With one or two more features added to socialscope, I will be able to completely delete RIM's FB app.

 
 
Posted by redwanhuq Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Hehe same here. Can't wait to delete the FB app

 
 
Posted by juliusmarelle Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

I hope it is as works just as well as SocialScope. I still haven't used SocialScope, but I only hear good things.

 
 
Posted by superdooper Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

SS aint all that! The FB part sucks, i only use it for Twitter

 
 
Posted by Mr_Woods Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Maybe you don't have the updated version because it's really putting the native FB app to shame

 
 
Posted by superdooper Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

I have the latest version but I dont think its better than the native client.

 
 
Posted by lldru32 Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Officials are simply best! I'm using Ubertwitter 0.945 right now on my 9700. And I think that RIM could officially make a better app.

 
 
Posted by Suprman2 Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

this is gona be awesome cant wait to try it out and hopefully its free

 
 
Posted by FunkyDog Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Twitter works in a simple manner unlike Facebook. So justification where Ubertwitter and Socialscope serves their purpose is there.
What is RIM going to do to make things better for us users? Just a nicer UI? We should be more concerned about the bottomline as to what purpose the app serves for all its users.
Notice that RIM *always* comes out apps late way after others do. Agree?

 
 
Posted by redwanhuq Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

push notifications would make it a killer app

 
 
Posted by scuebydue Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Stop working on twitter clients. Work on the browser!!

 
 
Posted by BCMike Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

I'm a Rogers client in Canada. I travel to the US quite a bit. It'd be great to be able to plug a US sim in and go local

 
 
Posted by TheEdge Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

For the love of God RIM, fix your

1) Browser
2) Reload Software 552
3) And the device itself!!

We don't see Apple creating their own Twitter app or Android creating their own MySpace app now do we?

What on earth are they thinking?

Leave 3rd party software apps to 3rd part software developers for crying out loud! !!!

Since you have shown that your developers have too much time on their hands, you might as well just create your own version of all top Web 2.0 apps.
Now we know why we have Reload Software 552 problems and wrong update app version notifications. GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!

Meanwhile i'll stick to Yatca (http://yatca.wordpress.com) for Twitter on the Blackberry for its inbox integration and push COUNTER notifications.

 
 
Posted by TrueHappiness Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

I toooooooooootally agree!!! I can't stand the BB Browser, RIM needs to focus on the main issues instead of these not-so-important problems!

BTW... I love twitter, but SocialScope works just fine for me!! Cmon RIM.... get it together

 
 
Posted by iLovemy_bb Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Stop complaining. You make it seem like RIM is made of 10 employees, and can't multi-task, the people working on this app may have nothing to do with the OS or browsing, Companies can work simultaneous ideas, you twit. My goodness. You talk about iPhone but they are still playing catch up with plenty of things so you, yes you, go get Opera mini or Bolt and shut up already. If you go that error, you maybe running a malicious app anyway, Mr. Yatca and tell me one thing that is wrong with a BlackBerry device - we have great battery, hi res screens, full keyboard and touch cameras w/record, wifi...ummm I'm listening *note, just because something can be improved, doesn't mean there's something wrong, because there's always room to make it better*

 
 
Posted by gafly Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

^^^ WHAT HE SAID!

 
 
Posted by joshuastree Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

I concur. I really don't understand why RIM does this. They could maximize user experience on their phones by shuffling the development efforts from the twitter app onto the browser.

 
 
Posted by sourkevin Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Why am i kinda excited for this even though i hate twitter....

 
 
Posted by FunkyDog Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

I think people have a point there.

Fix the doggone browser and install flash. Do things that are necessarily needed for users, not for the want of making things look good only on the surface for the sake of having it!

Look at their eBay app. It sucks! And not even available for non-US users!

 
 
Posted by phreddyl Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

I like the ebay app. People complain when Rim doesnt have apps like the iphone and they complain when they do... cant win.

 
 
Posted by 2Tones Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

With regards to obtaining a better browser for your Blackberry device: OPERA MINI either 4.3 or 5.2 Beta. You will not use a better browser than either one of those! They condense the data used and are very user friendly with eye friendly esthetics!

 
 
Posted by Blacklac Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

This is getting OT, but Opera does not have the functionality that the stock browser does. I agree Opera is great and fast, but you just can't do everything the stock browser can. Opera has a very limited menu options and all the shortcuts are seemingly "secret"...? I've had Opera 5 since it came out and I literally just figured out how to save an image. lol

I eagerly await RIM's new and improved browser! Free up some space for another App after deleting Bolt and Opera. My 9000 is already short on App memory.

 
 
Posted by iLovemy_bb Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

Don't blame opera because you cant figure things out. It offers a lot and the idea of holding the trackpad/ball/screen for you to use it's options is smart, that way, you won't be hitting unnecessary functions at random. The only thing these 3rd party browsers need is ota download support and they'll be good forever.

 
 
Posted by iLovemy_bb Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

With regards to obtaining a better browser for your Blackberry device: OPERA MINI either 4.3 or 5.2 Beta. You will not use a better browser than either one of those! They condense the data used and are very user friendly with eye friendly esthetics!

 
 
Posted by redwanhuq Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

BOLT is a great browser too. OS 5 makes browsing speedy, but rendering pages still needs work. BOLT and Opera both do the job very well.

 
 
Posted by andriakaye Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 855 days ago

I completely agree with iLovemy_bb. If you aren't aware of the fact that RIM *IS* working on their browser, then get your head out of the sand because they are and people are talking about it. RIM is a huge company with a ton of employees and not every single friggin employee is going to be working on the browser. If they all focused on ONE problem at a time then you would end up complaining more. And Lord knows I don't want to hear those complaints. If you don't care about Twitter or just prefer UberTwitter or SocialScope, then fine, but don't act like RIM isn't addressing the other issues at hand.

And if you're tempted to go get a non-BB device, by all means, GO FOR IT. You are the consumer and you get to decide what's best for you. I happen to think no matter what, I'd be happier with a BB so I'm willing to be patient and wait for their releases. If you really think Apple has a better device, go get a friggin iPhone and have fun with your dropped calls and stop complaining. And don't discount or cheapen a nice UI. The latest beta release of UberTwitter is Fugly.

 
 
Posted by iLovemy_bb Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

Someone who knows there are issues but doesn't dwell on them like no one isn't doing anything about it. Just the other day RIM released info on new patents with new on device servers and proxy servers to help speed up browsing. This stuff isn't like learning to ride a bike, fall off and do it again. The moment RIM puts out a better browser and it has too many bugs, the BB world flip out so relax and wait or jump ship, like she said "And if you're tempted to go get a non-BB device, by all means, GO FOR IT. You are the consumer and you get to decide..."

 
 
Posted by arsenalsocal Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

By the looks of it, I guess mexicans already have it?

 
 
Posted by Pierrohhh Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

why dont they spend the effort on making facebook better. theres a million twitter apps out there

 
 
Posted by Donnje Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

I like the looks of it. Can't wait.

 
 
Posted by 2Tones Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

Does anyone have a concrete time frame as to when Rogers will be launching the 5.0 OS update on their networks? I am itchin to get it "Officially" on my 8900.

 
 
Posted by eclipsegsohsix Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

I really hope this comes out soon! UberTwitter is great, but it's always nice to see RIM-developed applications. Can't wait to give it a try!

@_RyanJacobs

 
 
Posted by Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

I will be upgrading to an android device due to all of the data outages and problems blackberry has.

 
 
Posted by cultureshot Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

Now if only they could sort out the Facebook app we'd be all set.

 
 
Posted by jbjr43 Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

I want to win something. Pick me!

 
 
Posted by phreddyl Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

Uhm ok you win- not sure what since this isnt a contest but congrats all the same

 
 
Posted by beantown85 Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

No one is going to use this...maybe some people but no one cares about those people. not even their families if they're posting on twitter.

 
 
Posted by Pierrohhh Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

lmao

 
 
Posted by fatboifunny Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

im ready to try this out if it has a track user optin like tweetgenius im sold!!!

 
 
Posted by Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

Twitter is stupid. No one wants to know when you are working, sleeping or taking a shit. Call them and find out what someone is doing if you care about them that much.

 
 
Posted by rbohica4 Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

Some people use it to follow sports, news, etc..... One chooses their own vehicle for information.

 
 
Posted by phreddyl Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

That is exactly what I use it for- its far from stupid- there are plenty of programs that I don't personally care for- I don't bash others who like it I just don't use them.

 
 
Posted by ezek1012 Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

I am excited to check out this app. Building the best twitter client will not be difficult with the half decent twitter apps currently available. By the looks of the picture, the app makes good use of the screen real estate.

 
 
Posted by kyoshi76 Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

I prefer tweetgenius. If I can only get Beejive to create a facebook app, than I am set for life.

 
 
Posted by pinkbberri Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

I cannot wait to try it!

 
 
Posted by Curvy_Girl8900 Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 854 days ago

i'm itching to try this! can't wait! :)

 
 
Posted by embooth Monday, Jan 25, 2010 849 days ago

this would make my life so much easier

 
 
Posted by embooth Monday, Jan 25, 2010 849 days ago

this would make my life so much easier

 
 
Posted by embooth Monday, Jan 25, 2010 849 days ago

this would make my life so much easier