We've been following GroupMe since they initially launched in open beta way back in March. Somewhere in that time, Microsoft / Skype took great interest in their offerings and scooped them up in an acquisition. That hasn't taken away from the GroupMe experience though -- in fact, it has allowed them to expand their efforts even more and they continue with the release of GroupMe v3.0 for BlackBerry after having already updated their Android and iOS versions:
On the new app, users can create new groups and questions with people in their address book, as well as other people they know on GroupMe. With the new API, users should notice a faster feel to the overall app experience.
The UI has been completely overhauled, from the list of chats to your list of contacts and much more. There’s a new ribbon of buttons at the top of the app that lets you start a group, Question, or Direct Message quickly, just like in our other apps. Picture sharing and downloading is much faster. It now works on BlackBerry OS 7.
Faster, prettier and compatible with BlackBerry 7. We like the sound of that -- if you're in need of a better group messaging system then what BBM Groups has to offer, then make sure you give GroupMe a look. The update is available now in BlackBerry App World as well as through the direct download link below.
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GroupMe launches v3.0 - Adds new features and UI enhancements
Hmm. Never heard of GroupMe before. Is this like some sort of IRC thing?
first reply.....ha, sorry I couldn't help it. First time I've heard of it as well.
This must be great for organizing riots, planing a war OR may be things like planing a wedding, cultural/religious event for average fan base. LOL
It is a group chat service that works through SMS naturally, but more recently has added more support for smart phone applications. I have been using it on my Storm2, but can say that my experience with v2 has been horrific battery life.
If you take a look at reviews on app world you will see this issue stated. I am running v3 right now for a day and cannot conclude whether or not battery life is better just yet.
Thanks for the feedback. This new release should improve battery consumption - let us know if it doesn't!
And if you have any other feedback feel free to reach out to us at support(at)groupme(dot)com.
Thanks!
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Ajay
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I will be sure to do so as I have been getting some ex-BBM friends and family onto so I can chat with them. Most have iPhones and Android devices now so this is the best alternative.
I've had issues w/ messages disappearing in the app. It started the day the upgrade was available, but started before I installed it on that day. Needless to say my messages still have been disappearing. I switched to SMS mode for now, waiting to see if it helps.
v3.0 has been working in a pretty spotty way since installing it yesterday. It "works" but it's not 100%. Hopefully they'll have some refinements coming soon...
Sorry to hear that. Let us know what's going on and we'll look into it: support(at)groupme(dot)com
Thanks!
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Ajay
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Yeah, the input fields seem kind of glitchy on my 9900, otherwise it seems to work pretty well for me. Good to keep a group of co-workers with different handsets in touch.
That's no good. Feel free to reach out to us and we'll take a look: support(at)groupme(dot)com.
Thanks!
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Ajay
GroupMe
its still a batttery drainer
groupme gotta fix that
luv the program tho