iPhone & Android update: Inbox, Comments, Mentions…

August 19th, 2009

Many of you have mentioned and commented that you would like to see, well, “Comments and Mentions” in iPhone and Android apps. In this release we’ve added brand new Inbox which allows you to follow your tracked comments and see who has mentioned you. Read about the new Inbox and other enhancements below!

Here’s whats new in the iPhone app:

  • New Inbox. One place to check on new messages, comments, and mentions – when people mention your username in a post.
  • Links in notes and photo posts are now clickable
  • Various bug fixes

Here’s whats new in the Android app: (Scan the barcode with your phone to download the app)

  • Exciting new Android-style icon! Enjoy!
  • New Inbox. One place to check on new messages, comments, and mentions – when people mention your username in a post.
  • Improved location handling. The app should now find your location much better even when conditions aren’t optimal.
  • Device Settings. In the Settings menu, there is now a Device Settings section which will control things that effect the device. Currently you can change how often to check for new messages, comments, and mentions, which will help conserve battery life.
  • Various bug fixes

Speaking of iPhone…we’re excited to tell you our friends over at 360|Conferences are having their next 360|iDev Conference right here in our back yard! The 3-day event will take place at in Denver, CO September 27 to 30, 2009. Tickets are $499 and there’s a special 10% discount for Brightkite users! Just enter the discount code “ brightkiterocks ” when you purchase your tickets.

Posted by Brady Becker at 1:45 PM in Android, Apps, iPhone

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Nick Chapman

  • 375 weeks ago

Can we look forward to native notifications in the iPhone client sometime soon?

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Brady Becker

  • 374 weeks ago

Its push notifications are on our roadmap.

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Brady Becker

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  • 374 weeks ago

Push notifications are on our roadmap.

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mgalli

  • 375 weeks ago

How about, you know, a Palm webOS app?

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RussellGordon

  • 373 weeks ago

My Brightkite iPhone app icon always shows a number probably meant to show how many messages I have. Currently it shows 17, but I do not have any messages, and I cannot clear this number. Is this a bug or a user problem?

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2 replies · active 373 weeks ago

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Lesley

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  • 373 weeks ago

Hmm, do you have any comments or mentions that you haven't checked?

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RussellGordon

  • 373 weeks ago

It's possible but how do I find where they are? Some of them could be with posts from weeks ago.

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2 replies · active 373 weeks ago

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Lesley

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  • 373 weeks ago

They are under the Inbox tab along with your messages, if you have any comments or mentions there will be a star up at the top.

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RussellGordon

  • 373 weeks ago

That was it. Thanks. I like being able to see the unread comments, and now I know how to turn off the stars.

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Lesley

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  • 373 weeks ago

Great, glad it was that and not a bug. :)

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Ray

  • 373 weeks ago

Can we look forward to a Windows Mobile version?

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michaeldjohnson

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  • 369 weeks ago

I really could do with this too

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michaeldjohnson

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  • 369 weeks ago

I really would like a Windows Mobile app too

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broken heart

  • 360 weeks ago

ma nu

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ecigarettemall

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  • 312 weeks ago

Hey Darnell,

I’ve never used Disqus, seems like it’s got some great features however the iphone wordpress app works similar as to what you are describing above, and it’s free!

Either way, moderating comments on the go is pretty cool!

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Ian

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