*UPDATE - Links are now live for version 1.0.0.40*
The team behind Twitter for BlackBerry has been hard at work and is pushing out an update to the beta application. Based on user feedback, they've added some nice new features to keep things going strong. You should be notified of the update sometime tonight or tomorrow within the app, or you can hit up the Test Center in BlackBerry App World to grab the new version when it becomes available. Updates include:
- Quote tweets (ability to edit ReTweets)
- Auto complete for @ usernames
- Additional photo viewing support
- View Geotagged Tweets
- Personal Info Guard
- Hotkeys for navigation
- Go to users
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Twitter for BlackBerry Beta Update On The Way
I have to admit, I had switch from Seesmic to TT4B and it was great, I happen to chance upon Proximity search under search where you can actually search for ppl twitting nearby, It use to work in the older version but now after the forced update it just keep saying locating and it never ends,
If anyone finds out how to trouble shoot this, do let me know, I have removed and reinstalled as what BBhelp in twitter suggested, still no luck ! Appreciate it.
Quicker Refresh, 5 minutes is a lifetime. Twitlonger is a must.
I like the new updates however I just would like to see different skins, that blue cloud background is really boring. Maybe a black theme or something a little more macho
No matter what I do, I cannot login to this application. I've also tried both beta versions. At every attempt, I get an error message that my password/userid is incorrect. I know my credentials are correct because I stay logged into Twitter all day online and on my Android phone. So I'm pretty confident that I know both my login id and password.
No matter what I do, I cannot login to this application. I've also tried both beta versions. At every attempt, I get an error message that my password/userid is incorrect. I know my credentials are correct because I stay logged into Twitter all day online and on my Android phone. So I'm pretty confident that I know both my login id and password.
Does anybody know if this program runs in the backround if you hit close to end it? also in the options it says tweet refresh in backround is that when the program is running when you hit end to exit it? What does everybody set theyre options @ to make it run good but not kill the battery?
Thanks
I don't understand why so many people want Twitlonger support? As many have said, the point of Twitter is to send SHORT messages out, not a blog posting. If you need more than 140 characters then Twitter is obviously not for you. Stick to a blog, even a simple one like Tumblr.
There are dozens upon dozens of URL shorteners out there, and almost 100% of the time you can abbreviate or use different words to make a tweet fit in 140 characters or less. I highly doubt Twitter for BlackBerry will get Twitlonger support...as it completely goes AGAINST the point of Twitter. UberTwitter has it probably because it can get away with it (meaning, it's not developed by RIM--it's totally "third-party"), but the "official" Twitter for BlackBerry app...not likely. Heck, the web interface doesn't even support it, and Twitlonger is in no way affiliated with Twitter.
Learn to tweet properly.
the editing of retweets is why I kept UT loaded. Now I wont need both loaded anymore....
twitter id: dos_xx_drinker
Hi all! i have a quesetion.. in version 1.0.37 i had setted to refresh once an hour, but i dont know why, the twitter clinet, refresh on the go, and even the twitts arrives earlier to my BB rather than to Tweetdeck. But with this release, that doesnt happend. I have to set a time to refresh the twitts. Anyone know if that was an issue in 1.0.37 that was solved now?
I tried to ask Blackberry support about how they want to deal with something like 'draft' support, because I'm losing tweets when Twitter is down/failwhale or other error occoured.
So, when I tweet something and it can't be delivered to Twitter, my tweet (or DM,or reply etc.) is lost.
Is this fixed in the new beta? Blackberry support didn't understand what I meant..
I've noticed a substantial decrease in battery life since installing T4B's update (was using ubertwitter before). Has anyone else had this problem?
can u choose for tweetphoto in this build?
No More "Encoutered a Problem" errors. lol. And noticed it's wicked faster than it used to be.. Nice update.
There should be an update where it leaves off from the last tweet you read when you open the app back up. It kinda sucks where it shows the most recent and you have to scroll down opposed to up (so you can read the tweets in order).
just need multiple account support like a few people have said
The two best new features are the ability to edit retweets and the ability to email tweets.
There are too manytimes I see a web based article I would like to read, but don't have the time and would like to email to myself and read at my convenience. Couldn't do this before, but now you can. This is now the best Twitter app out there.
Were those fixes mentioned in the post supposed to be on .40 because I haven't seen a difference!
*CORREWCTION ...I spoke to soon....I guess it took a minute for my app to start working correctly
all this lets me do is quote tweets... which is kinda stupid... i want to click ReTweet, then be able to type in that box and it doesnt let me...
am i the only one??
Me too..am i doing something wrong?
They still haven't fixed the original fault in that when you open it up, it opens at the top of the timeline and not the bottom or where you last left it as other twitter apps do.
For that reason it gets relegated to the rarely used apps folder.
I'd like to see support for 1) twit longer or at least break tweets into 2 different posts 2) a faster way of jumping to the last post you read b4 refreshing 3) autorefresh when opening the app
I don't care much for multiple accounts but I can see why ppl do
The addition of username autocomplete plus editable retweets (quotes) is all I wanted really. If on top of that you add TweetPhoto support then it's really time to say good bye to Über Twitter...or is it? Well, I may not delete UT from my device just yet. Not until RIM adds multiple account support is at least.
I'm using it on a Tour, and it kills my 1XEV connection (no data after that). I've tried different things to make sure it's the Twitter client, and it always leads back to that.
Does anyone have that problem?
Does the update fix that?
Just deleted Ubertwitter wooohooo. All I need now is geotagging enabled and i'm straight!
I would love to see the ability to use twitlonger with this program, this is why I don't use it currently. I also like Ubertwitter's ability to track back the "In Reply To" options.
But of course u can... just navigate to and highlight the "in reply to @username" and click on it. It will open the tweet history. Even before the update T4BB did this.
Don't really care about twitlonger cos if u need more than 140 words.. ur doing too much.
Yeahhh that what all of us were waiting for!!
thans BB team!
Auto complete and edit retweets? nice to see them listening. Goodbye UberTwitter
Definitely is now the best Twitter client... Just updated... It's awesome... Uber what? Lol
Now how about updating their crappy FaceBook app?!?
It seems I've lost the ability to enter tweets from "My Messages", or any other application for that matter... with this update. I no longer have the Twitter option in the Menu bar. Anyone else having this issue? Is it now a configurable option that I don't know about?
Nice to see the T4B application getting updated quickly. Please update the FB app!!
Does this use less battery than uber? The quote tweets is just about all I needed to switch back and forth from uber now...I deleted it with the quickness because of that when the original beta came out.
On my Bold 9700 T4BB is much easier on the battery than UT is. Seesmic is also very easy on the battery, I'd say it's better than T4BB in that department.
Bell @ Vancouver Canada!
I'll definitely get this. I really like the current version and hope this one is even better.
I keep getting the 907 invalid cod error when i try to download this too. Weird.
Anyone know the shortcut for Qoute tweet? i coundn't find it
Thanks
I'm on a Storm 2 running 5.0.0.607 and I'm getting this error “907 Invalid COD”. I've tried a battery pull and I am sadly left with the same result. Anyone else having this or other problems? I have been running twitter 1.0.0.37 since its release with zero problems.
Just an update. I deleted 1.0.0.37 and then went to blackberry.com/twitterdownload and it worked like a charm. Hope this helps anyone else having similar probs.
If your having trouble getting the update from the current Twitter app, try rebooting your device. Worked for me.
It now shows picture previews from Tweetphoto. Would really like it to give an unread/new tweet count next to the badge icon after it autorefreshes. That's probably the one thing that'll keep me on UberTwitter a while longer.
Yeah. Additional photo viewing support is listed. I might actually read the full post before commenting next time.
So when are they going to support storm?
Its horrible using an app made for a regular BB screen and no touch interface.
OMG
WTF?
It works on my Storm2.
They also added WiFi support. might wanna add that in.
That's good there listening to feedback. I just hope they did the same for the Facebook app.
Loving the new features. The new mentions by clicking @ and having the following list pop up is fantastic. Glad to know they listened when we suggested!
*Now, if they'd just fix Facebook.
Hey what does everybody set the settings in T4BB at?
Now....how about a Facebook for BlackBerry update!?!?
With the newly added features, this is now the best. The integration can't be beat.
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I think they still have a ways to catch up to Uber.
Loving the new features! However I would had loved if the old style RTs were available instead of "Quoting" also the ability to upload pics to services such as TweetPhoto / YFrog instead of just seeing the pics. Anyways I just deleted the Ubertwitter app. Loving this app so far.
But it is the old style retweet mate. All u need to do is add RT at the beginning if u decide... same thing. Personally i wouldn't unless i wanted others to retweet it. Still shows the original tweeters @username and u can edit it b4 tweeting it.
Go to the Blackberry Home Page from your device and download Twitter for Blackberry v 1.0.0.40
I gave up on T4BB but just downloaded the update gonna give it another try.
I love my twitter for blackberry. Though i don't really post feedback cause i just do basic tweeting. I really like it though. especially to see what is popular and stuff and to see tags.
Well, this is great; I really like the Twitter client, but I wish RIM had the same tenacity with the Facebook application - an overhaul is WAY overdue.
Totally agree with FB... minimum at least integrated chat with the option to shut off chat would be the most awesome addition (to conserve battery and reduce annoyance lol)...
RIM did drop an announcement back in early April that a Facebook update was on its way May 31st. Haven't heard much of anything since then. I hope its still true. . .
Edit re-tweets =0)
i wish they could have visible tabs like how ss does.
Beta Zone also .37 for now.
still .37 nothing new for ota yet
Critical update for T4B. The only missing feature is multiple accounts (like everyone else has said).
I really don't like twitlonger. It takes away from what Twitter is, just short blips of info. Twitlonger is not necessary.
Edit retweets and friend picker! All I needed!!
Well... The only complaint I really have about twitter for blackberry is.... It always seems to have an error with the connection.. I deal with it, but it's annoying...
Is this available on the update. Didn't quite understand what they meant on the website. If someone could give me a yes or no. Thanks
Getting closer, needs to be able to manage multiple accounts and put a little counter next to the alert icon when new tweets arrive. Also needs twitlonger or similar.
I´m not leaving uber till at least these features are implemented!
I'm just hoping that when I leave the app and come back, it'll start me off at the last tweet I viewed. I love this about Ubertwitter. If they've added that...bye bye Uber.
It does. Just leave the timeline on the "home" tag when you're done and close with the end call button. The next time you go in, start a downward scroll and it will scroll down to the last read tweet.
I was also hoping it would have "Twitlonger" which is on Ubertwitter. I just don't like that character limit on Twitter. That's one of the reasons I went with Ubertwitter. I hope this enough to pull me back to Twitter for blackberry lol. But other than that, great progress! (Y)
twitter is suppose to be short and quick updates... not a long explanation of whats going on. I always stop following people that "twitlonger". i dont needed to know every detail
but sometimes you need that extra space when sending out news....
there are always ways to rewrite or shorten your message. leave out a comma, explanation mark, use sms style text words, etc.
If you need more than 140 characters, you simply are not being creative enough. Twitter is supposed to be micro-blogging. If you need more characters, start a blog and let people follow you there.
With some people following hundreds, even thousands of accounts, adding extra characters really drags it out.
I like it because of the Message Box integration. I have everything in my "Messages" app (SMS, email, facebook) so twitter was a nice addition to it. It actually made me leave Ubertwitter altogether (Unless at fridays, making followfridays typing every username is a time consuming process).
The only extra complain I have is that sometimes the App is that sometimes it 'crashes', not leaving me write anything else, but still counting characters. Does this happen to anyone else?
Everytime I put in a hashtag the same problem for me happens. These are welcome improvements!
I get the same issue. Seems to happen with hashtags and sometimes when I try to enter a link.
I like the client, but it has some features missing. And it always seems to have problems connecting to twitter when no other twitter app I have has an issue.
Good updates coming. Still would like to see multiple accounts to really pull me away from Ubertwitter.
All that's missing is multiple accounts
I was really hoping this feature would be included.
And Twitlonger
Twitlonger was pretty neat, but it's not as important to me as the other 2. Still, I hope they'll include that later?
My thoughts exactly. Having a business and personal account, it's easier when they are combined. Similar to what SocialScope is doing.
If Twitter for BB can do it without the memory leaks, and add all those other updates, I may be inclined to switch.
Need Multiple accounts and i will finally let go of uber. I love this update though!
I got the email from the BB PR peeps about this and actually got my article up before you guys! Yay first time ever! http://afx.cc/e73
Auto complete @ will make me move from Uber I think! Nice one!
I was just wondering when they'd let us edit RTs. Can't wait for the update.
"Quote tweets (ability to edit ReTweets)
Auto complete for @ usernames"
The only two features it was missing as far as my twitter needs go. Awesome
Yyyesssss I'm Soooooo happy about these 2 updates. I guess I'll have to say bye bye to Uber Twitter now!
I bought UberTwitter. I can't let it go but I'd like to have Twitter for BlackBerry too. Got two BBs anyway =P
That was all I wanted: edit RT's and Friend Picker, now I can finally get rid of UT. I have both and switch between them very often. Now, I just need one: Twitter for Blackberry :)
The RIM client is much more nicely integrated into the phone than UT, now with these two features -- the reasons most UT users gave for sticking with UT -- the only reason to stick to UT would be to avoid the RIM client's battery drain (which is not completely remedied by logging out, imho).
Maybe it will be enough to pull me back from Seesmic. Seesmic is just so fast and light. Also, there needs to be a way to remove that banner at the top with the clouds. It is unnecessary and takes up precious screen space.