Android Town - social community application

[o2bnclemson]

Cool - I have a lot of folks within 50 miles. And a couple within 5-10 miles. Not sure exactly what I'm gonna do with this yet, but still cool. I'm surprised how many I saw in the Greenville, SC, area. But what are some of the practical applications for it???

Some suggestions:

In the profile, add a field for phone type. Maybe even a Recommended App field (other than this one, of course)

Down the road, perhaps it could display the user's latest FB and/or Twitter status

Also, I Emailed you about making the metric/US measure apply to the Search options as well as the main page.

 

[BeerBelly]

Hey,

social network integration is coming. Next update is gonna have a major change in messaging though. Push messaging as well.

And I got your email. The system is already taking into account unit change...it just doesn't change label...a bug

 

[BeerBelly]

Just a little preview of the new messages and settings section.

 

[BeerBelly]

...the site was down again...that's twice in a week. Switching providers first thing next week. Sorry guys.

 

[karrott]

I'll be giving this app a try to see who I can find. Cool idea!

 

[phillies31]

I can't wait to try this out...

 

[theoverdrive]

Just a little preview of the new messages and settings section.

Messages preview looks like a good start... a huge improvement.

 

[BeerBelly]

I'm glad you like it. Need to implement the push service still and then it'll be ready to publish. Probably in the next few days.

You will also be able to edit your profile within the app.

 

[Blacker.the.berry]

it is really slow!

 

[BeerBelly]

I'm trying to cut down on messages posted to the server and received back...but at the moment it's hard to do so. Is there any particular section which you feel is really sluggish? What kind of a connection are you on?

 

[theoverdrive]

I'm trying to cut down on messages posted to the server and received back...but at the moment it's hard to do so. Is there any particular section which you feel is really sluggish? What kind of a connection are you on?

I can't speak for him, but for me, it's the most sluggish when it's returning results of a search. When it's still processing the search request, it can be hard to scroll around the map. But I think it's tolerable to be honest - if you're searching a big area, you need to be patient.

That said, it performs fast enough for all other functions.

I'm on a Droid Incredible, a mixture of Wi-fi and Verizon 3G.

 

[BeerBelly]

Thanks. I'm probably gonna implement a text view as well. With users around you and the distance to them.

 

[BeerBelly]

Ok,

push messaging is implemented in a rough way right now I'm asking for some beta testers if someone would be interested.
Just state your phone model please and the username in the app.

 

[theoverdrive]

I'd be up for beta testing the push messaging.

Username: theoverdrive
Phone: Droid Incredible

 

[Spunks3]

EVO 4G, RoX ( i mentioned this on the xda forum as well) thanks!

 

[BeerBelly]

Nice, you will be getting the links to the APK in the next days

 

[BeerBelly]

Details for beta testing sent out. If anyone else wishes to join, say so.
Thanks

 

[Blacker.the.berry]

Details for beta testing sent out. If anyone else wishes to join, say so.
Thanks

Sure ill join in

 

[BeerBelly]

Update posted on the market:

Changelog:
- push messaging
- messaging system redesigned (inbox, sent, contact list)
- settings divided into 3 logical subgroups
- the chance to edit the profile from within the app (not pictures yet though)
- app is faster now

Try it!

 

[Kage_]

Got it installed, looks good. I'll play with it more later.