It has been quite some time since my intial post of Qik coming to the BlackBerry platform. Since then time, we've not really heard much from Qik in the way of updates. Even today, the version made available for BlackBerry devices hasn't even evolved into 1.0 yet, as it still remains sitting at version 0.1.15. With that little bit of history out of the way, I can say I was rather surprised when a longtime friend dropped me a message to say that version 0.1.17.2 was the current beta build being worked on by the folks at Qik.
Sporting a revamped UI and presumably more device support (I tested it on my 9700) the new Qik beta actually looks nice. They seem to have managed to make the application somewhat 5.0 compatible from what I can tell and while it still seems to actually have issues with streaming, it does manage to shoot, then upload videos just fine sometimes. Other times it turns out to be just a black video. Ideally, I'm sure we'd all actually like to see it actually stream from our devices as it does on other platforms but right now, I'm settling on the fact that they are still working on it. Anyone out there still want to see a Qik client for BlackBerry? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
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New Qik Beta Shows They've Not Forgotten About BlackBerry
Personally, I can't wait to see this hit BlackBerry. I used it on my iPhone occasionally, and it's a great app (it just drains the battery like mad on the iPhone platform). I hope this gets released soon!
I'm glad to see they're finally giving us word of progress on their app. This could be such a useful app, but it's kind of garbage right now, especially on OS5.0 (at least on my 9000). Any word on when this beta will become public?
The one thing I don't understand is every other platform for Qik Supports live streaming flawlessly, yet for some reason the BB platform it doesn't.
Link please?!
finally i been waiting to see the support for my phone for along time i used to use this on a pearl and now with my 9630 i can't wait to be able to use this..
here is to another 2 years waiting..
Let me have a go at it. PLEASE! :)
They show no storm support but I've had it on my S1 and now on my S2.
"This application is not available on your device or for your carrier" on Rogers (Canada) with a 9700...
Could someone who has downloaded it post it somewhere for DM or OTA install?
Thanks!
i tested too, i was able to stream the audio but not video. also, the videos loaded with only audio and no video. hopefully they can get this up and running soon because it seems like a very cool app.
i tested the storm client, wasn't really that good, then realized it didnt work for streaming live to livestream
When my friend with an Android phone showed me this I was like "Great! Gonna be able to cover events live!" But then, my 8520 was not supported.
Let's see if I am luckier this time!!
Going to the mobile site, version I get it .15. Will we see .17.2 or is it closed?
People! Stop buying into this! They've had almost two years to get a reliable app created for the Blackberry. Instead, they chose to put their programmers to work on other platforms with the continuing promise that Blackberry would have their own stable app soon. This carrot dangling is nothing more than the folks at Qik saying:
"We haven't forgotten about you. But as long as there are other platforms easier to create our app on? You aren't our priority either..."
They don't deserve our allegiance.
very true... and they're just using Crackberry as another way to promote there site and other platforms. can't believe Crackberry.com is advertising this company on the main page.
Guys, would it be possible to test this beta... post a link please... I am a journalist who used qik to cover live news events when I owned my 8300.... now that I have a 9550 (running the SaskTel OS)... there is no viable option for me to live stream from phone to web.... I had written to Qik some time ago as well... I told them how I sed their product, and how some of the first video that came out of Haiti after the earthquake was through Qik... they said they are working on the OS5 platform and S2 support... hope we get to see it soon... thanks a lot...
Guys, would it be possible to test this beta... post a link please... I am a journalist who used qik to cover live news events when I owned my 8300.... now that I have a 9550 (running the SaskTel OS)... there is no viable option for me to live stream from phone to web.... I had written to Qik some time ago as well... I told them how I used their product, and how some of the first video that came out of Haiti after the earthquake was through Qik... they said they are working on the OS5 platform and S2 support... hope we get to see it soon... thanks a lot...
I think a streaming Qik app that goes up live would be very useful!!!! Especially for my line of work... SeeTHX.com for details.
I used this on my old pearl a while ago and it worked sometimes then I updated to the tour and there was no support so i stopped checking.
Maybe I'll give it another go
Hey Guys: While I've been reading CrackBerry forever, I finally decided to register and make my first post today.
Since I have not had the time to read the policy on submitting links in the comments, I just wanted to mention an article that was written a few days ago on a personal blog regarding Qik being available for beta testing.
Feel free to Google "Qik Beta Now Available for BlackBerry Tour"
I'm waiting for Qik to email the beta app.
I emailed Jiuyu and got this response. They sent me the beta app and everything. I posted this in the forums a few days ago.
Hi Dustin,
Thank you very much for offering your help with beta testing. If you download the client directly to your phone from this email, please use the ".cod" file. If you are using Blackberry Download Manger, please use the ".alx" file. Please let me know your feedback, firmware version, network and a link to your Qik video.
Thanks again!
Best regards,
Jiuyu Zhou
Product Marketing Manager
Qik, Inc.
http://qik.com/jiuyu
http://twitter.com/jiuyuzhou
As you can see, plenty of people are waiting for an app that never seems to materialize.
To be fair, this was a great idea mired down by empty promises and placation. You apparently still have some followers. Make this a reality before you lose all of them.
Put less time in PR and more in development. Stop with the half baked betas. Get with RIM and do what needs to be done to make this work. Anything less, and you're just wasting everyone's time.
Or just go away and let someone else fill the void.
Anyone noticed that the version number in the BB app world is 1.0.15? A typo I guess.
this would be ideal for the blackberry of course.i had a version on my 8900 but it was just to slow to stream.. but would love to try it on my 9700
Qik has completely ignored the Curve 8350i for about 1 yr now. More and more users have it and we are still not able to use Qik on this device :( This is the actual request for such update on Qik's forums --> http://www.getsatisfaction.com/qik/topics/bb_8350i_support
I have been using it on my 8350i for a few months now, sometimes it does streams but for the most part it ends up black video. but the first day I used it I noticed that if I upload the video from my media card it always works. A few minutes later is better than nothing for me. wish I could always stream, but getting the video uploaded & viewable is my end result.
Hey Jiuyu Zhou, how about giving my a crack at that beta version?