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[Dakkon26]

I have the Android one but find I seldom use it because there is not much you can do with it thus far.

Have you been testing with adding features, or is it more a priority to get the base version running across all platforms first?

Coming from the perspective of someone that is not able to use the App yet (damn you Apple {blasphemy}) I would like to see it on all possible platforms before additions are made.

Bug fixes are another thing though

Coming from a perspective of having it, I think you know which way my vote would go. I do understand if they work on the platforms first though. :wink:

[Lamium]

Hi guys, the app has now taken an unexpected turn and we have now decided to write the app in the platforms native language.

We had already submitted builds for the Windows Phone version and Apple version of the app and both were rejected for various reasons, mainly due to the combination of jQuery Mobile UI and PhoneGap being too slow to respond on phone handsets.

I've already begun work on the Android Native version, working with the Android SDK in Java and things are coming along nicely and there are already vast improvments in speed so Hoof and I have decided that Native development is definitely the way to go.

Unfortunately, this does mean that the FS App will take a little bit longer and there will be longer periods of waiting between each platform release but it will be much more worth it.

On the native versions of the app, I will try and add some new functionality so that the people on Android aren't just getting the same app again, just faster.

We apologise for the extra delay but we believe the benefits will be worth it :mrgreen:

[KitiaraLi]

I personally prefer to wait longer for better results, so by all means continue 8)

[lordthade]

I can already do most anything except hunt on my Android phone. The app is nice and convenient, but not overly useful.

I am 1000% behind any effort to make the eventual app more useful and faster. :-)


When I try to play on my iPad hunting is completely impossible, and even setting auctions or changing gear can be quite tedious. A fast-link similar to the one in the FSHelper would be a wonderful addition and I seriously doubt anyone would complain in the greater community. As it is now, every tap simply gives me the mini-window and that nearly obscures the actual item or button I wanted to manipulate. It means everything is two-clicks from any movement (slow), and buffing is equally tedious.

Just offering some insight.

[Filletminion]

Untill the app can do something other than log into fs and log out I see little point in using it.However On one of my androids I can login and play the game almost as normal and buff from that page .So from now on I will just use the "normal" version.

[IzzyDead]

Android user here; just wondering if any other applications are going to be added to the app.

Buffing?
Full AH?
Friends List (or Enemy)?
PvP/GvG?

[Jonah Tebaa]

I simply can't describe how eager I am for this release. Not only for me to get it, but for us to start seeing lots of new players joining. FS players, when this comes out, make sure you give good feedback and 5 star rating for the app so we get new players joining.

[IzzyDead]

.............On one of my androids I can login and play the game almost as normal and buff from that page .............

I'm jealous.

:| :|

[Hoofmaster]

We've just posted up some info on the upcoming new mobile interface for the game

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