Socialscope now compatible with the BlackBerry Torch

By Bla1ze on 15 Oct 2010 10:54 pm

Don't shoot the messenger here but, for those of you out there lucky enough to have a Socialscope account and have recently picked up a BlackBerry Torch only to find out that it wasn't compatible, Socialscope has just released their latest update. Version 0.9.5.147 is now available for download from the Socialscope website. Lots of new goodies have been built into this release. Having been using it for the past few days now, I can say it's the most solid build to date from the Socialscope folks. Some of the changes include:

Swipe left and right to switch tabs
When reading a message swipe left and right to switch message
Double tap a tab icon to go to the top of the message list
Search twitter from your home screen through universal search
Go to your friend’s profiles from the home screen through universal search
Crazy fast scrolling
Super low battery usage

Before you fill up the post with comments asking, no we still do not know when Socialscope will roll out of beta and be available for everyone. I really do wish I had the answer to that question. Best thing I can say on the matter is that if you ask any current Socialscope user which BlackBerry Twitter client they prefer, the majority will tell you it's Socialscope and it's well worth the wait and that the FaceBook, Foursquare and Flickr integration is just the icing on the cake. Current users can grab the update now which is also available to other devices, new users can sign up via the Socialscope homepage.

Read More Details About The Release Via The Socialscope Tumblr Page>>

Topics: Twitter Facebook Foursquare SocialScope News & Rumors BlackBerry Apps

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41 comments

Clarkee Oct 15, 2010 at 11:17 pm

How much difference is this from Social Feeds?
It seems to me a lot like Social Feeds.

Victor878787 Oct 15, 2010 at 11:24 pm

I wont way that SocialFeeds is crap like some others. But SocialScope really does do a whole lot more and its Facebook integration is unmatched. I really only use SocialFeeds as an RSS reader, if SocialScope were to allow RSS feeds, I would probably never open the SocialFeeds app..

This new update for SS finally brings full support for OS6, which is key.

iLuLu Oct 15, 2010 at 11:28 pm

every time I post to facebook and twitter it never updates my twitter account!
I only use the rss feed part of it and I'm so glad socialscope's updated.

Clarkee Oct 15, 2010 at 11:37 pm

Interesting. My Social Feeds has never ever failed me. It's the most used thing on my phone. I love it so much.

carrickfergus Oct 16, 2010 at 7:42 am

I found the same situation when I was on OS6. As it's currently designed, SF cannot be considered a replacement for SocialScope.

Cross Oct 15, 2010 at 11:47 pm

This new SS also for us users running OS6 on our 9650

mvm549 Oct 16, 2010 at 12:01 am

hooooraaayyy for the super fucking gay update status icon that socialscope provides for you. but dont worry if you delete it, it comes back on a reboot.

nolhayes Oct 16, 2010 at 12:08 am

I don't wanna hear no s**t about any socialscope, I filled out for their "private beta" months if not a year ago and got nothing back from them. Idk how an app can be in "private beta" for so long anyway. THEN, get the reputation for being so good, its only good because what they have 20 people using it across the country FOH.
Excuse my harshness but i find it ridiculous.

john dunbar Oct 18, 2010 at 8:01 am

Completely agree with you.

mikecrogan Oct 18, 2010 at 6:18 pm

you took the words right out of my mouth!

elite1 Oct 16, 2010 at 12:17 am

Thanks for the update, Bla1ze!

JasW Oct 16, 2010 at 12:23 am

This thing has been in a private beta for, what, 5 years? If it's so wonderful, why don't they release the furshlugginer thing?

Meh.

sabbotage Oct 16, 2010 at 12:57 am

This post should also say its OS 6 compatable. Finally its working great on my 9650 with OS6 and it runs very smooth! A+ socialscope!!

raoult Oct 16, 2010 at 1:06 am

Being able to search for user profiles, etc, through Universal Search is great!

jsn204 Oct 16, 2010 at 2:09 am

i love it

performance is much better than native bb twitter application
scrolling up and down and side to side is smooth as hell without any hitches

i like the interface too, reply message box at the bottom of tweet pages is nice

tsweeney77 Oct 16, 2010 at 2:57 am

Another useless app!!! I can't wait to download this for my awesome BB running OS6 on Verizon!!!!! Oh wait. My bad.

redheadincognito Oct 16, 2010 at 5:26 am

ha ha ha....."beta."

nzagy Oct 16, 2010 at 5:41 am

Socialscope its a MUST have BB application if you are into Twitter and Facebook. Specially if you are in a country that doesn't have BIS.
i just love it.
Actually double love it cause they just release this update same day that im getting my Blackberry Torch.
God freaking loves me.

JasW Oct 16, 2010 at 8:08 am

No, it's a CAN'T GET.

carrickfergus Oct 16, 2010 at 7:44 am

The new update is also much faster on OS5 as well. I'm loving it anew!

deggie Oct 16, 2010 at 9:17 am

I have been long awaiting this app for my Torch! It is so awesome!!!!! and its only Beta!! very excited!

robbygregory Oct 16, 2010 at 10:07 am

I am been anxiously awaiting this update for my Torch. So far I am impressed. The UI seems a lot smoother and faster than it was on my 9700...

wyldemf Oct 16, 2010 at 11:38 am

Socialscope is a myth.

Tsudeily Oct 16, 2010 at 3:10 pm

Just noticed I'm on the list. :D I made CrackBerry front page! lol

Brookelyn31674 Oct 16, 2010 at 6:26 pm

It's about time this version was released. I have been waiting since I got my Torch as I used it previously and love the application.

DJ G.MAC Oct 16, 2010 at 7:14 pm

I used to be able to hit he "back" button to go to the top of the message list, but I can't do that now. And that "double tap icon" thing doesn't work either for me. ALSO, I can't delete facebook messages in the Direct Message section. Not too happy with the last two updates.

swagg232 Oct 17, 2010 at 1:13 pm

Check out some Torch videos http://m.youtube.com/my_videos?gl=CA&warned=True&client=mv-google&hl=en

goberrygo Oct 17, 2010 at 4:44 pm

Like many others, I signed up to use the "beta" ss probably over a year ago and haven't heard anything from them... There should be absolutely no reason for a program to be in beta for years. And to not even respond to peoples' interest in your product when they email you is simply poor on their part. It doesn't speak highly of them at all! Even when/if it actually goes public, I will probably choose not to use it no matter how good people say it is. I am so discussed with them. Thank goodness for UT!!

SteelGreek Oct 17, 2010 at 5:10 pm

I waited for a while for my invite code from them and it was well worth it. I'm not sure why it's still in beta but this new update is amazing. You can basically delete the native twitter, facebook apps as well as foursquare as this 3rd party program handles all of them better.

worth.the.wait.

jenalyn Oct 18, 2010 at 7:21 am

Not really noticing anything new with this update. Running on OS5 on 9700. I deleted Twitter for BB & 4sq when I downloaded SS but I still have to keep Facebook for BB around - the FB notifications on SS just do not push through as fast. And sometimes I don't even get the notifications at all (like when someone writes on my wall or comments on a photo). I love SocialScope, its really great in so many ways but it really needs to improve on its notifications.

Maestrodog Oct 18, 2010 at 12:01 pm

I assume this creepy app still requires you to allow them GPS access even as the faceless entity doesn't even publish a privacy policy?

There isn't one damn thing this app does that I can't get from a number of others.

Stop hiding, get real, and give users proper options on Blackberry settings.

blkrob25 Oct 18, 2010 at 1:12 pm

The universal search might be the best thing about this update.

mcangeli Oct 18, 2010 at 3:22 pm

But closed beta or not, SocialScope is by far one of the best clients around (only thing I've found thats better is Tweetdeck on Android...).

Its worth the wait for an invite. Part of the problem for socialscope is that their system is a hosted type setup. You're running through their servers (which is why you log in to social scope and then add your twitter, facebook, 4sq, flickr accounts). If they opened it up to everyone the strain on the server would be tremendous and no one would get access.

If you haven't used it before, you have no idea what your missing. If you have used it before and were missing it, well, its back and better than ever!

mikecrogan Oct 18, 2010 at 6:15 pm

social scope has been in beta for 2 years and still has not got off their ass to release a public version.
testing is limited to a select few....and you wont be one either.
by the time they break into the market, there will be something bigger and better anyway

DONT BOTHER signing up, you wont ever here from them

blkrob25 Oct 19, 2010 at 3:18 pm

Social scope is sending out invites to a few of their users. i have a few to give out...if you been waiting, hit me up.

pr3ttylou Oct 29, 2010 at 9:09 am

am i too late for an invite?
ladjeb@gmail.com; if not. thanks

sabesh Oct 21, 2010 at 12:03 pm

How does one view Facebook event invites via Socialscope? I can't see an option for it .....

pgsfinest301 Nov 17, 2010 at 11:37 am

Hey blkrob23 can you send me one I have been waiting for months ladjeb@gmail.com

pgsfinest301 Nov 17, 2010 at 11:38 am

Hey blkrob23 can you send me one I have been waiting for months Thomascrown18@gmail.com srry

efexay Nov 17, 2010 at 5:53 pm