Socialite lets you stay social with style and flair

By Kerri Neill on 29 Sep 2012 03:58 pm

I am an avid fan of apps that serve more than one purpose. Space is a valuable commodity on my BlackBerry PlayBook since I cheaped out and only got a 16gb. When I come across apps that allow me to get rid of two or more other apps on my device, I jump at the chance to try them. Socialite could quite possibly be a dream come true for people like me.

Socialite by SCrApps, is the ultimate in social networking apps. Once you launch Socialite, you simply select the social networks you use and then you’re ready to go. Certain mobile versions of the social networking sites (like Facebook) are opened within the app itself with navigation controls. Other sites will open in your BlackBerry browser.

Socialite works with the following social networking sites:

Badoo
Bebo
deviantart
Facebook
Flickr
Flixster
Foursquare
Friendster
Geekli.st
GetGlue
Google+
Habbo

Last.fm
LinkedIn
MySpace
Orkut
Pinterest
Qzone
RenRen
Sina Weibo
So.cl
Twitter
Vkontakte
YouTube

Socialite was created with BlackBerry 10 in mind. As of right now there is a paid version for the BlackBerry PlayBook and Dev Alpha device that will set you back a measly $0.99. SCrApps has also made their Socialite for the BlackBerry Dev Alpha device that you can try completely FREE! All previous owners of Socialite will be allowed to update to the BlackBerry 10 version for FREE when it becomes available.

My only complaint/issue with Socialite is this. Some apps that don’t have navigation controls make it so you have to entirely close Socialite in order to select a different app. I have spoken with the developer and if rumors are true, he’ll be able to fix that issue with an update to the BB10 SDK or with some extensions that are being worked on.

For more information / purchase Socialite
For more information / download Socialite for the Dev Alpha

Topics: Social Networking BlackBerry Apps SCrApps BlackBerry PlayBook Apps Socialite PlayBook Apps

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10 comments

NFLPLAYBOOK Sep 29, 2012 at 4:45 pm

Kevin has a few of them. Swap with him. Lol. Maybe even get a 4G one. The app sounds like a great idea. It would just matter which ones open inside the app and which ones open in the browser. I wouldn't like the latter.

SparkyBC Sep 29, 2012 at 5:16 pm

A app that launches a browser is just a lazy coder not using the Developer API's from any given social network. Don't see how this is any better besides it being more or less a launch page with short cuts.

Not worth .99 IMHO.

Anyone can slap this together in HTML5 in 5 min otherwise.

PS: Make a REAL logo that looks horrible!

SCrid2000 Sep 29, 2012 at 5:16 pm

You can choose to launch each Social Network in the app, in the app with navigation (which isn't supported for all networks yet), or in the browser. You get to decide.
There's over 1000 lines of custom JavaScript in there, not sure how that qualifies as lazy ;)

SparkyBC Sep 29, 2012 at 5:19 pm

Using in browser should not even be used that's where the lazy comes in. Still has work to do, maybe in time it will be worth while. For now i don't see a need for it.

lyricidal Sep 29, 2012 at 6:48 pm

I quite disagree, how does providing more options for the user amount to laziness? If anything I'd think it to be quite contrary to that. I don't think you're understanding that it is an >option< (although there seem to be a few quirks for certain sites). Socialite is a great app considering the number of social networks it supports and its price point. Well done SCrid, looking forward to further updates.

ofutur Sep 29, 2012 at 7:19 pm

It's terrible on bb10. Hopefully because it hasn't been updated for the latest beta.I dont really see the point of using this app versus having multiple tabs open in the browser or shortcuts on the home screen?

yenyob Sep 29, 2012 at 9:13 pm

Hopefully this turns into something like Scope. I like having all of my social networks in one spot. For now I just use FB, Twitter, G+ and 4Square. Having the option to add even more integrated right in the app itself and not the browser would be great.

toffcarol Oct 4, 2012 at 4:28 am

Hi. I have just purchased the Blackberry Playbook and installed Socialite. I am having trouble logging into Facebook. I get a message saying "cookies are not enabled in your browser. Please adjust this in your security preferences before continuing" can anybody advise where I do this as I am a complete novice..many thanks in advance!

toffcarol Oct 4, 2012 at 4:48 am

Problem solved. Just rebooted and its ok :0)

Rootbrian Oct 4, 2012 at 11:38 am

Awesome work, keep on coding!

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