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Poptiq Mobile Video For Bold And 8900 Devices

by Bla1ze on 11 May 2009 07:22 AM
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Poptiq Mobile Video For Bold And 8900 Devices!

The news from WES 2009 is far from over for us here at CrackBerry as there are still lots of things to cover and get a closer look at. One of those things is Poptiq Mobile video that launched for 8900 and Bold BlackBerry devices and is currently available through BlackBerry App World for free. Poptiq is a video service that allows direct to BlackBerry downloads of high quality video. Similar in the way it functions to PrimeTime2Go, Poptiq downloads a wide selection of videos over WiFi so that content is constantly kept up to date. With selection ranging from Comedy, Music, Science & Tech, Sports, Nature and much more Poptiq is well worth a look, but I heed a warning the app does roll in at just over 5MB which is quite large for a download.

While free for now, Poptiq is looking at introducing some "premium" options where in which a subscription based pricing model may be looked at. You can read the full press release announcement at Poptiq's parent company, MetraNome website and please feel free to leave some comments if you have checked out the application.

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Posted by naviwilliams Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

...well, I checked the BlackBerry App, and it's not listed; not even in search. I then checked the Poptiq website, and they say to look in the Music section of BlackBerry App, and yet it's still not there...

I have a BOLD. Am I missing something?

 
 
Posted by blackryn0 Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

Nope your correct i have an 8900 but now software in the app store.

 
 
Posted by Starfleetkwj Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

Yah same for me .... I checked both ways and not listed ............... Grrr!! I was hoping that I would be able to try it out

 
 
Posted by Chaz Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

I have emailed the developer, and will post again after I receive a reply. I'd love to give this app a try.

 
 
Posted by naviwilliams Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

What I want to know is, why didn't the software company post a link for the install for said application for BlackBerry devices (since they did for the 'i' thingy) on their website?

Really...

 
 
Posted by FahCore Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

Not showing on my 8900 bb app world either

 
 
Posted by saucey202 Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

This looks really cool but its not on the app world

 
 
Posted by ajdavid11 Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

I downloaded Poptiq for the bold on friday from App World. At this point, I WOULDN'T waste you time. First off, it is a HUGE app. 6 meg!!! So it eats up your memory before you even start to use it. 2nd of all, I could get it to open, but never did get it toconnect, or even come close to understand how to even use the app because there is zero support for it on line, when I pressed the menu button in the app itself, nothing happened, it just sat there trying to connect. I downloaded it a second time and it wouldn't even install correctly. I am fairly technically savy with my bold, but this one is a stumper to me. It could be the beta OS5.0.0.93... but I have seen several posts in multiple forums saying that it doesn't work for the bold. I think a little more tweaking is needed on Poptic's end, unless the issue is with 5.0.0.93

 
 
Posted by emerilnut Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

I'm glad I'm not crazy, but I don't see it either. Even Poptiq's website is saying that it's in App World.... but no it's not :(

 
 
Posted by Cyclops1969 Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

I tried this app this morning and it doesn't work, it doesn't connect to the server.

 
 
Posted by cris28 Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

I can't find Poptiq anywhere in BB App World. Did anyone else find it?

 
 
Posted by fitgeek Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

I just checked and was able to find it within the category "Music & Video". Maybe try 'searching' for 'Poptiq' within the search bar at the top when you open up the "Music and Video" category.

 
 
Posted by jongeorge83 Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

hey guys as of today (5/11) this app is not in app world.

 
 
Posted by patlarkin Monday, May 11, 2009 1110 days ago

Couldn't find your program, Did a Type in search and looked at your web site and followed your instrucions still couldn't find it

 
 
Posted by papped Monday, May 11, 2009 1109 days ago

I installed it a couple of times but it would never connect to the Poptiq server, wifi or non wifi.

 
 
Posted by David Kruis Monday, May 11, 2009 1109 days ago

We just released an updated version of Poptiq - it should be in App World any minute now. We discovered (with the help of many users) that there were two problems with the previous release. An installation problem and a connectivity problem. The installation problem (due to the app size) was fixed in this new release, and as a result the app is much smaller. The connection problem is impacting BIS users only and is currently being fixed, we expect to have an update for that soon.

We appreciate all the help and feedback to date. Thank you.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous4 Monday, May 11, 2009 1109 days ago

It's STILL not showing up in App World.

 
 
Posted by naviwilliams Monday, May 11, 2009 1109 days ago

Maybe it's just me, but, as of 15:27 on 11th May 2009, I don't see said application in BlackBerry Apps.

I even did a search...

So, err, now what? And, what about what I said before, post a download link on your website, Poptiq, no?

 
 
Posted by Anonymous3 Monday, May 11, 2009 1109 days ago

I wouldn't say you're impatient. Several people have reported seeing it Friday, several NOT seeing it today, and a few did see it today. The company claims it's definitely up there, but I still didn't see it after they claimed that.

Now I do see it, but it's listed as 0 bytes, no reviews, and no download link.

Someone REALLY needs to get there act together here.

 
 
Posted by Mathrin Monday, May 11, 2009 1109 days ago

I'm seeing the program with no download link as well. I can continue to wait. :)

 
 
Posted by David Kruis Monday, May 11, 2009 1109 days ago

Quick update...It appears it takes some time for app updates/changes to show up in App World. We've been told it may take up to 24 hours to propagate through the system and show up properly on all devices. The 0 size and no download link is the result of a partially propagated app. Sorry about the 'hurry up and wait', appreciate your patience :-)

 
 
Posted by huskyfan Monday, May 11, 2009 1109 days ago

so i downloaded this app thinking that this is such a great idea only the app could not even get started. it said connecting for two full days then i uninstalled it. i hope others have better luck

 
 
Posted by David Kruis Monday, May 11, 2009 1109 days ago

We've fixed the BIS connectivity problem, an updated version has been submitted to RIM for approval, hoping for a quick turn around. If you have any other issues send an email to support and we'll take care of it.

 
 
Posted by DaX05 Monday, May 11, 2009 1109 days ago

I found it on App World but no Download button. I'll give it a try tomorrow then.

 
 
Posted by blackryn0 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 1108 days ago

Downloaded the app now but still doesn't work with bis huh?

 
 
Posted by Poptiq Wednesday, May 13, 2009 1107 days ago

The build with the BIS connectivity fix has been approved and should be available in App World within 24 hours. It's build 4360 (in case you already have it). This morning there was an Amazon platform outage that affected the majority of our user base, which would have caused additional connectivity problems. This has since been resolved.

Thanks again for all the help. Feel free to contact support if you have any questions/problems/concerns.