September 1st, 2008
We know that everybody (well, at least everybody with an iPhone) has been waiting anxiously for our native app. We are getting closer to a public release, but we didn’t want to keep those of you who just can’t live without it waiting any longer: we are actively looking for Brightkite users who would like to test and give feedback on our native iPhone application via a limited beta test.
Some caveats:
- We can only accept a small number of beta testers, primarily because Apple doesn’t allow more than 100 ad-hoc users for an app.
- The app is not feature-complete yet. This means that there are certain things that won’t work, but the essentials (checking in, posting, reading your stream) are in there.
- The purpose of this beta is to iron out bugs and test usability. Things might change in the app we ultimately release. Keep that in mind.
*Update: We have reached the application limit. Please stay tuned for more information on future opportunities to participate in the iPhone beta.
To apply for the beta, please fill out this form .
If you don’t get in, but want to learn more about the app, we will be hosting a chat session in which you’ll be able to answer questions later this week. Keep an eye on our blog for details.
Also, to keep up on the iPhone app and other Brightkite developments friend us on Brightkite and/or follow us on Twitter.
Posted by Brady Becker at 3:10 PM in iPhone
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- Dave February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #1 Reply | Quote At first I was really not that interested in the iPhone, until I started seeing some of the apps that were available. A lot of them seem pretty cool and useful. I want to see what the blackberry app store is going to have in it.
- Keith February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #2 Reply | Quote When you develop an app for the Android G1 phone, I would be happy to beta test it.
- Shaun_R February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #3 Reply | Quote Why can't you do what Podcaster did, recompile the app with a slightly different name, so that you can beta more users? I'd love to test. I'm not a huge user of BKite now on my Touch, because I have to type in my location. If it auto-detected, I'd use it sooooo much!!
- Anyway, I can't wait to see it on the store! Any ideas on when it'll be submitted? Thanks!
- Greg February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #4 Reply | Quote I've have stopped using BrightKite because of the lack of iPhone app… It's the best service I've seen that involves friend tracking and the GPS on the iPhone will only make its better. I guess you guys are lucky that Loopt sucks but I hope you release it soon because someone will come out with something better.
- kirbmart February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #5 Reply | Quote Thank all for you patience, the iPhone app will be in the app store soon… and when we say "soon", we really do mean it! :) http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2008/10... http://vimeo.com/1984673
- Doug Small February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #6 Reply | Quote Where is the iPhone APP?
- kpishdadi February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #7 Reply | Quote Screenshots Please!!
- Andy B February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #8 Reply | Quote 74 days after the release of the iPhone 3G, 2 and the App Store ….. I personally believe that Brightkite is lucky that facebook has not added location discovery services to its existing iPhone app. It would be much easier to "follow and track" the friends you already have, leveraging one of the most widely used and active social networks. I also strongly believe that Brightkite is also losing out on the opportunity to capture unsatisfied Loopt users and gain significant market share and headway in the area of location based social networking. I look forward to the release of your iPhone application. I think this could be big …..
- joescales February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #9 Reply | Quote Any updates? …. another month just about to end.
- Robert Caffrey February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #10 Reply | Quote If I was investing in Brightkite I would be nervous. Almost 80 days and no results? Loopt just came out out with a new iPhone update introducing Loopt Mix which displays a page which will show you all other users around you based on proximity. Your competition is striving and continuously improving there product and you have yet to release one. It seems to me you should make some adjustments in your delivery team – if it's your programmers you should hire more or find some more efficient ones. Is your leadership not agreeing on your approach? Maybe you should get a board of directors to help make decisions? You should start pulling some all-nighters.
- m4dhatter February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #11 Reply | Quote I would love to be a beta tester for the iphone app but the form link seems to be broken.
- ###EDIT###
- This was a problem with my adblock app blocking the popup from an external website. I was able to get in despite my best efforts. Sorry if I caused a firedrill.
- Victor February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #12 Reply | Quote I applyed. The link worked for me
- Victor February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #13 Reply | Quote PS: nice background ^^
- Bastien February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #14 Reply | Quote Will this app be iPod touch capable? Because the form seems to be for iPhone owners only :( Anyway, this is a very good news and a good argument to make me buy an iPhone 3G ;)
- michaelrice February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #15 Reply | Quote The application worked for me too. Thanks for spending your labor day weekend on us!
- little guy February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #16 Reply | Quote app form work… looking forward to this! thanks Brady!
- kirbmart February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #17 Reply | Quote thanks :)
- TarGz February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #18 Reply | Quote I have feel the form, really hope to be part of the béta….
- kirbmart February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #19 Reply | Quote Your welcome…we are laboring away on the app ;)
- kirbmart February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #20 Reply | Quote No problem glad you got it working!
- Evert February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #21 Reply | Quote I send in my application form… please pick me I've been waiting for this for so long! I need to be part of it this!
- dkoder February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #22 Reply | Quote goodie goodie hope one comes my way… please? please?
- martin_may666 February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #23 Reply | Quote It will most likely be compatible, but we don't think that the iPod Touch makes a good platform for this because location accuracy will be bad, and coverage really, really spotty.
- Tim Cox February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #24 Reply | Quote Dang it! I knew I should jumped on the computer earlier today. Put me on the waiting list, if there is one.
- ammadz February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #25 Reply | Quote oh sheeeesh!! i think i just missed out to try the beta.. damn!!
- ammadz February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #26 Reply | Quote Any chance of getting one my way.. please please!! :) I've been waiting too long for this.. hehe
- joey February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #27 Reply | Quote Ahhhh!!! No!!! I missed it. :(
- barkerja February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #28 Reply | Quote *dances*
- mauno February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #29 Reply | Quote I missed it to. I checked this blog before I went to sleep (here in sweden) and when I woke up it was to late.
- Victor February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #30 Reply | Quote I also filled the form, and wanna be part of the béta ;)
- Liam February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #31 Reply | Quote Same here – checked the blog before bed and this morning it's already too late! Damn!
- Can't wait to use this app!
- Arnold S. February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #32 Reply | Quote I had it loaded up on my iPhone but couldn't get my Device ID D: Totally bummed. :(
- joescales February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #33 Reply | Quote Ouch … I check this site every DAY .. and missed it. Oh Well.. glad development is getting closer.
- wayne_sutt32161 February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #34 Reply | Quote wow, I missed it, but excited to see Brightkite has made it to the app store.
- brandon February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #35 Reply | Quote i'd love some screen shots
- Dylan February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #36 Reply | Quote Agreed!
- joescales February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #37 Reply | Quote LOL .. can we "hide" this posting? I keep kicking myself for missing the beta announcement.
- Kristen February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #38 Reply | Quote PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE open this up to others! I am so jealous!!!
- kirbmart February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #39 Reply | Quote We would love to open it up but Apple only allows a limited number of slots for ad-hoc beta testing.
- Atrocity February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #40 Reply | Quote Sweet! I missed the beta sign up which sucks but I will wait for the app to come to the App Store. Sucks that Apple only lets you have 100 testers but then I can understand why. Not to side step this thread but who's looking forward for the Apple event coming up?
- Paul Boag February 1st, 2009 at 02:35 | #41 Reply | Quote Damn too slow. Shame because I am a usability specialist in my job and would sacrifice my first born to get my hands on this app :)
- homelover March 4th, 2009 at 11:08 | #42 Reply | Quote I am planning on buying the apple iphone 8gb, the 3G, but the thing is, i don't want the plan, and just the phone. How much will this cost me, and where can i buy it for a reasonable price besides ebay? also, how much is warranty…?letting
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