ÜberTwitter Goes Open Beta- Seeking Testers
By
Bla1ze on 15 Apr 2009 07:31 pm
It's always awesome to see a developer seek out the BlackBerry community to test out a new app. The developers of ÜberTwitter have done just that! Starting with a post in the CrackBerry Forums containing the announcement of ÜberTwitter's availability, the development process seems to be well on its way with members providing the kind of feedback that is needed to take BlackBerry applications from good to great.
The feature set of ÜberTwitter is looking promising so far, and even includes location-based services and video support. With solid features and an Übercool name I'm excited to see what this Twitter client can achieve. Support is there for all devices running 4.2 OS+ including the Storm. ÜberTwitter's developers are spreading the love around, so if you like Twitter and want to help with a beta release of a new and upcoming application be sure to check it out. Let us know your thoughts on it, be it here in the comments or in the forums posting.
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serpico Apr 15, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Seems to work pretty well compared to twitterberry. But it does continue to refresh the friends list with no option to turn off unless I exit the app. Anyone else notice this?
Bla1ze Apr 15, 2009 at 7:45 pm
I noticed that as well, but keep in mind this is a BETA..use the feedback button to submit any bugs you may come across this is how things get improved upon. =)
duck383 Apr 15, 2009 at 7:54 pm
been using this most of the day and it really is nice has many options and sure more to come . this comes out and twitterberry 09.5 beta is out also (alot better now) looking for a backup toy till my socialscope is updated to 9.5 .
chrisnz Apr 15, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Im in!
BBA Apr 15, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Like it that they use the german word 'über'!
ilabelu Apr 15, 2009 at 9:03 pm
just installed ubertwitter. it's vunderbar. similar interface to twibble. would like the option to not have the avatar image at all. they seem to load slowly or not at all. also, would like to have a sound or vibrate option when a tweet is received or if it is an @reply or a direct message only.
the light blue (or whatever color) does not create enough contrast with the tweet (if you are supposed to read the tweet through the scroll color).
I love being able to get bio info.
trending topics are cool
pf4 Apr 15, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I really like it.
1jaxstate1 Apr 15, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Ok, This is pretty cool so far. The "Everyone Near You" feature is pretty cool. I have just removed twitterberry from my Bold. The only thing that's missing is someone type of alert when a tweet is received.
Krmlxtsy Apr 15, 2009 at 10:12 pm
I absolutely love Uber Twitter!!! This is gonna be my main app... I am still testing but I am super stoked!!
pmich Apr 15, 2009 at 10:46 pm
There's a lot of promise in this twitter app!... I like being able to resize the font..but when you get to smaller fonts, it really messes up with the menu screen.
But overall, a great app!! Going to use this and Yutca! bye bye twitterberry for now.
Tre Lawrence Apr 15, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Great comments...
The developer(s) is/are receptive to commentary. Tweet @ubertwiter (yes, that is the spelling for the Twitter account).
I like the idea of a tweet alert. It would have to be fairly specific for folks with dozens of followers.
Slate004 Apr 15, 2009 at 11:40 pm
i dunno at first it was the best thing since sliced bread, but..... then it just kept loading and freezing on me. I dunno maybe it was just my curve, who knows.... ima give it a week or two then try again
senectus Apr 16, 2009 at 12:12 am
I can't seem to Post Twitter messages 0.o
bit of a bug that one :-P
Also would like that as a menu option in the inbox "Compose Twitter"
Morena Azucar Apr 16, 2009 at 12:50 am
I love this app. I have tried the others and it always seemed like there were too many steps. The picture option is great.
David Amodt Apr 16, 2009 at 1:21 am
This is 200% better than twitterberry. TB took "way" too long to refresh people and this interface is awesome. Great job
greenwichhh Apr 16, 2009 at 3:10 am
In my search for the best Twitter app on Blackberry, I've used them all. Twitterberry never seemed to work well on my Pearl. Tiny Twitter was good, but when doing a quick pull it restored it back to when it was previously closed... losing all tweets prior. And Twibble... didn't like it at all.
UberTwitter, however, has a very clean look to it and a lot of options that Twitterberry didn't have till the Beta. I like the location function on it and it feels really good when you use it. I also like the fact that you can see the users profile when checking their tweet. Another thing (and last) is the way it looks when you tweet. It all flows together smoothly and I dont think I will be looking for any other twitter apps.
demeanor76 Apr 16, 2009 at 4:48 am
it doesn't work on my curve. i did fill the blanks and when in came to You and Your Friends, its said Unknown Error. is this probably because i live in jakarta, indonesia?
catwoman66 Apr 16, 2009 at 5:10 am
Ditto same story on a Bold in Italy, unknown error!!! Great! :-(
mettleh3d Apr 16, 2009 at 5:52 am
Yet another twitter client application eh?
I like social scope fine.
Magnus_Z Apr 16, 2009 at 6:14 am
Same story, doesn't work with "unknown error". I am in Canada on Rogers. :((((((
Magnus_Z Apr 16, 2009 at 6:34 am
It now works for me. It seemed my APN settings were not set. Go to settings/Advanced Options/TCP-IP and set the APN address to "internet.com" (for Rogers).
hunniebee Apr 16, 2009 at 7:20 am
I got rid of Twitterberry a few days ago and this seems like a good fit for me.
MalakaiPhoenix Apr 16, 2009 at 7:53 am
I'm trynig to download it, but everytime I drect my browser to the download address I get a message that says "You must download UberTwitter from a BB browser" (which I am...)
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Shoftiel37 Apr 16, 2009 at 8:10 am
didn't work for me, couldn't connect to network. Too bad, looks really cool.
yogirl#AC Apr 16, 2009 at 8:25 am
I have only been using it for a little bit and I am definately loving it. It updates seamlessly, unlike Twitterberry which seems to make a production of it.
netsecpro Apr 16, 2009 at 9:28 am
If I take a picture and then send it to Uber Twitter, I can view the pic on my phone, but if I try to view it on a computer, it only shows my location. Anyone else experience this?
archpopoy Apr 16, 2009 at 2:40 pm
try scrolling to the right. it shows the location on the left and the picture on the right.
madsat Apr 16, 2009 at 9:47 am
I have had it for about a day now but have few complaints. It actually updates which I love, the only issue I have is that there is no alert options.
gameboy213 Apr 16, 2009 at 11:50 am
but that is is. I have requested a different kind of notification as it seems many have.
Nice start though. Love it so far.
geoffm Apr 16, 2009 at 10:33 am
it works..even though the website doesn't say so.
Looks good as well
RissaRissa Apr 28, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Every time I d/l it from my new BB Curve 8900, it freezes up my BB. I ask to "Run" Ubertwitter and it doesn't do anything. HELP PLEASE. The icon is under my downloads, but won't open at all.
samsams Apr 16, 2009 at 11:33 am
I am a huge fan of Twitterberry since 0.6 and it has become my most used app. Will try to download it because I am hoping for a feature as TwitterFox for the FF browser that supports multiple Twitter accounts. Anyone knows if it is on this übertwitter?
Ah, and if there is an OTA download like.
(Must say I like TwitterBerry for the 'Berry' in its name!)
JasonRAllen Apr 16, 2009 at 11:47 am
Doesn't work on my pearl flip 8220 on t-mobile, unknown error. no combination of network settings has made it work.
shame, I'd love to use this.
drose0#cb Apr 16, 2009 at 12:12 pm
This is probably my favorite app of all I've tried for Twitter. I typically use TwitterBerry and have tried Yatca but I've quickly grown to love this app. I like the auto-updates that work flawless, the location sharing and especially the integration with updating your Google Talk status. My only wish is that they'd offer a home screen icon when you get a new tweet in case you wanted it to let you know without having to go look at the app. Other than that it is great!
tae_254 Apr 16, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I like this alot better than twitterberry..
vdailey Apr 16, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Anyone know how to view your Direct Messages(sent/received) inbox? can't seem to find it. and also, can you favorite a tweet like you can in twitterberry?
kingb71 Apr 16, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Seems to work well, quicker & more responsive than twitterberry, but where do I go for notifications?
radp Apr 16, 2009 at 5:26 pm
love this twitter app. owns yatca and twitter berry even when its in open testing. haha
Meldiane Apr 16, 2009 at 7:28 pm
this is by far the best one out there.... bye bye Twitterberry!
SeasonSays Apr 16, 2009 at 8:03 pm
I've been using it for a few hours and I like it so far. I see you can hit 'R' to reply to one of your friends but there isn't a quick key to update your status, you have to go to the menu which doesn't make any sense.
I came from TinyTwitter was pretty good and has way more options like 'Search' and 'Follow' but I'm tired of it freezing and not auto-updating.
human_beans Apr 16, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Wow, this is a fantastic app! I love how quick it is when updating my friends timeline. Posting a tweet is a breeze and is very quick. I also love the how easy it is to see someone's profile....and I especially love the way the icon on the main screen will change to contain red dots when there has been a reply to one of my tweets. Very nice.
So far I'm loving it and am about ready to remove Twitterberry.
JacksSmirkingRevenge Apr 17, 2009 at 12:06 am
Works fine on my Storm, with no complaints or issues so far.
I might not go back to TwitterBerry.
missouriboy611 Apr 17, 2009 at 5:06 am
I definitely like ubertwitter better then twitterberry for my blackberry. It is FAR more functional!
davesousa Apr 17, 2009 at 11:30 am
when i go to verify my account it gives me an error and then when im in the app it gives me an error when i try to update my status.
pegb856 Apr 17, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Ubertwitter has promise to be a very good app, however TinyTwitter (blackberry only client) already has most of the options people are asking for and it works flawlessly on my 8330. It also has the keyboard shortcuts which us qwerty users crave. It just doesn't get enough love from the BB Community.
kingb71 Apr 17, 2009 at 8:18 pm
...that if you exit out of the program & don't actually close it, the umlauts (the 2 dots on the 'U' of the icon for you non Germans) turn red to notify you of new tweets? How cool is that?
....or was I the last to know this?
grigsby1 Apr 17, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Just deleted my long time freind twitterberry, hello ÜberTwitter
drewzilla95 Apr 17, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Sure it has a few issues, but its in beta...winner already in my book
drewzilla95 Apr 17, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Sure it has a few issues, but its in beta...winner already in my book
Captain Rotten Apr 20, 2009 at 6:29 am
Got to play around with this app this weekend and have to say that this is the best Twitter application that I have seen and used for BlackBerry. Especially on my Storm.
ptpockets Apr 21, 2009 at 3:07 am
pretty cool. I just downloaded and it works fine. i just don't tweet very well yet. only joined yesterday. very cool app.
HardcorePooka Apr 22, 2009 at 7:24 am
So, I got UberTwitter the day the Beta launched and have been using it steadily since then. I have to say, it is 1000 times better than TwitterBerry, Yacta, or any of the other Twitter clients for BB that I've tried. The developers are very good about responding to questions and taking suggestions for new features. I can't wait for Beta2 of this, and have already removed all other Twitter clients from my phone to use this one exclusively.