*UPDATE* Sweet! A newer build (v1.8.3) is already available for download that fixes some remaining bugs with DM's. Go ahead and grab it from App World, if you haven't already.
After countless hours of bug testing beta builds, a new version of Blaq for PlayBook is now available for download in BlackBerry App World. Jumping into version 1.8.2, you'll find many bug fixes and improvements with this release, the full change log is as follows:
What's New?
- Inline photo and video previews
- Hash tag auto-append is now optional
- Streamlined tweet card (no longer overlaps the timeline)
- Profile image caching
- Hardware acceleration (smoother scrolling)
- Reduced memory footprint
Bug Fixes
- Quote RT doesn't include the full link
- Text on the top of the tweet card now scrolls instead of overlapping
- Keyboard disappears when selecting a username from auto-complete
- Keyboard remains on screen when using the go-to-user feature
- Classic RT/Quote RT is sent in reply to original tweet
- Broken links when opening in the native browser
- Bad scrolling in Options > Muting
- Avatars overlap when multiple accounts are configured
- Other bug and performance fixes
If you're already using Blaq on your PlayBook for your Twitter needs, the update is available for free. If you're new to Blaq, you can hit the link below to pick it up from BlackBerry App World for only $1.99, well worth the buy in cost.
Reader comments
Blaq for BlackBerry PlayBook updated to v1.8.2
I didn't know I could sue Blaq using my PlayBook.
Update: Great, the spelling error was fixed in the blog so now I look like a retard...
LOL That's not why you look retarded... :P
I like stickers!
Just got my 1st Playbook this week & i love it. Love Blaq too. Downloaded the upgrade last night but i didn't notice the bug fixes. I'll have to pay close attention to it later.
Everything is almost perfect now. I just need it to have instapaper support and it'll be the best client!
Is it just me or does native Twitter suck? I use Ubersocial on my Torch 9810 & Blaq on my Playbook. I'm a Twitter junkie but I hate the native site & apps..lol. Oh, & feel free to follow me @JSin7 if it floats your boat.
playbook has no native twitter it's just a link. i'm guessing you're talking about the one on blackberry phones, i have the 9810 as well and i definitely like the native twitter app compared to ubersocial
Agreed.
Nice improvements, sadly being able to turn off led notifications is still missing. SO ANNOYING.
Is it?! When you swipe from the top, go to settings (gear icon), on the Notifications item you can turn it off. Or is it something else?
In general, Blaq is still very good! I was experiencing some very bad scrolling of the tweet list but after I closed and reopened the app, it was smooth. Not like butter but better.
Cheers to Kisai Labs!
This is probably my favorite Playbook app...
Now I say "probably" because I think my play time on Galaxy on Fire 2 would beg to differ... (just got the 10hours of gameplay achievement...)
I kind of want to see a video of the new hardware accelerated scrolling...
With so many bug issues I wonder why this app was released since it cost money.
Blaq is garbage! Why the hell don't we have a good Twitter app yet? I have to use my sideloaded Tweetcaster and it freezes because the OS, especially the Android player needs to be updated BIG TIME. I have to use Lemma for Twitter and that's like the best one!
Shut up. People like you are annoying. Do you realize that there is one dev working his ass off making this app? Go get a talent other than being a moron!
Looking forward to this update. Is the actual "compose a tweet" box improved at all? That's been a big annoyance for me, trying to compose something in that tiny little box!!!
Since 1.8, you can increase the font size, if needed.
It's at 1.8.3 now. Two updates in one day.
Love the UI, but REALTIME streaming still not working :( What's the tweets refresh time/rate?
Make sure the real-time indicator (bottom right) is lit. If not, tap it once to enable it.
Real time indicator already lit up when I start the app. How often does it check for new tweets?
Since the latest update, my time line hasn't updated. I've tried deleting the app and reinstalling, but it's still stuck on the last tweet I saw before updating a few days ago. :(
Mine's not updating either. Real Time is lit - but not working.