BeeJive 3.0 (push) to be out today sometime [Archive]

ajnicho

Jun 18, 2009, 05:08 PM

No where in their article does it say that. You're assuming because they were told by Beejive that it would be out by now but Beejive was just making an estimate based on previous review times.

I don't think the op is assuming anything. It says on that site that beejive should be out today some time. He's only reiterating what it says. Hardly his assumption.

ksmith80209

Jun 18, 2009, 05:13 PM

I don't think the op is assuming anything. It says on that site that beejive should be out today some time. He's only reiterating what it says. Hardly his assumption.

Thanks - you're correct. I was just trying to point out the review & that TC says today sometime.

kwjohns

Jun 18, 2009, 05:20 PM

I don't think the op is assuming anything. It says on that site that beejive should be out today some time. He's only reiterating what it says. Hardly his assumption.

No, it doesn't say that. It says:

but we’re told it should be live in the app store by the time this review goes up (if it hasn’t already).
Update: As of 12:10 PM on June 18th, it’s not available yet

Not sure how you guys are translating that to TechCrunch are saying "The app will be available later today" as if they know this.

Beejive likely gave them them the ad hoc copy of Beejive a few days ago and Beejive assumed it would be out by now, hence why TechCrunch made that comment.

Beejive very well could come out today but that article is not claiming that it will.

HBK Carl

Jun 18, 2009, 05:21 PM

apple still haven't approved it, for the first time the app store approvals are starting to annoy me

michael.lauden

Jun 18, 2009, 05:28 PM

well hopefully you're right and it comes out today. if not. we'll just have to wait.

i'm hoping for IM+, Facebook and Tweetie to all come out an hour after Quickpwn comes out for 3.0. Who cares. i'll hide youtube :)

ajnicho

Jun 18, 2009, 05:31 PM

ajnicho

Jun 18, 2009, 05:34 PM

Kwjohns. Who are you quoting here "The app will be available later today"

neither of us said it. All I said was according to the site it "should" be up today.

kwjohns

Jun 18, 2009, 05:44 PM

Kwjohns. Who are you quoting here "The app will be available later today"

neither of us said it. All I said was according to the site it "should" be up today.

Can you read the title of the thread?

MikeTadd

Jun 18, 2009, 05:47 PM

I am really waiting for beejive. This is the best IM app for the iphone, got on with it alot more than the others. And the push used to work good when i still had my mac.com email address

Push has been a need for so long for IM! Facebook too!

queshy

Jun 18, 2009, 05:48 PM

Looking forward to this. It really is the only reason I care about push anyway.

AHDuke99

Jun 18, 2009, 05:48 PM

HBK Carl

Jun 18, 2009, 05:51 PM

The Facebook developer has already said that it will be the end of June or later before he gets an update out. I wouldn't expect it to come any day now. BeeJive, however, should be out any minute now. They've already said it was submitted a week ago.

I hope your right Mr. I can hang on for facebook, a "real" IM client is a must have on a smartphone. Hurry up apple for gods sake!

GreenLightJerky

Jun 18, 2009, 06:02 PM

I am waiting patiently!
Glad I have unlimited texts to handle all the IM alerts though!
Wonder what other features are coming in the BIG 3.0 update!?

donm527

Jun 18, 2009, 06:10 PM

Why doesnt beejive support skype? otherwise i like beejive but without skype i use im+

The General

Jun 18, 2009, 06:18 PM

No, it doesn't say that. It says:

Not sure how you guys are translating that to TechCrunch are saying "The app will be available later today" as if they know this.

Beejive likely gave them them the ad hoc copy of Beejive a few days ago and Beejive assumed it would be out by now, hence why TechCrunch made that comment.

Beejive very well could come out today but that article is not claiming that it will.

Now you're just splitting hairs. :rolleyes:

kwjohns

Jun 18, 2009, 06:20 PM

Now you're just splitting hairs. :rolleyes:

No, the OP is getting people's hopes up with the thread title when it hasn't been confirmed that it will be out today by anyone.

outz

Jun 18, 2009, 06:21 PM

Now you're just splitting hairs. :rolleyes:

Where in his post does it say he's splitting hairs? He says nothing about hair! Hair could be involved, but it looks to me you're just assuming!

:p

abijnk

Jun 18, 2009, 06:24 PM

No, the OP is getting people's hopes up with the thread title when it hasn't been confirmed that it will be out today by anyone.

I'm just going to take this opportunity to point out that the name of the forum is MacRumors. All the OP was trying to convey it that rumor has it Beejive 3.0 will be out today. Relax. It isn't a competition to see who is right.

I really hope it is sooner rather than later. While the text updates are pretty nice, I would really really like to get this thing running on push.

Flipstar

Jun 18, 2009, 06:27 PM

I'm going to go ahead and say, no IM apps are going to be released this week.

I think they'll be out next week or later as Apple gauges their push server load after the new iPhone weekend.

macfan881

Jun 18, 2009, 06:33 PM

I'm going to go ahead and say, no IM apps are going to be released this week.

I think they'll be out next week or later as Apple gauges their push server load after the new iPhone weekend.

thats my guessing too i dont think the want a repeat of mobileme/3G launch

Almy

Jun 18, 2009, 06:36 PM

The OP states pretty clearly: "BeeJive 3.0 (push) to be out today sometime"

I haven't yet seen where that was seen. Beejives own meassage board says they don't know when it will be released.

Zman3001

Jun 18, 2009, 08:22 PM

The OP states pretty clearly: "BeeJive 3.0 (push) to be out today sometime"

I haven't yet seen where that was seen. Beejives own meassage board says they don't know when it will be released.

"It took a few days longer than expected for OS 3.0 to go live and for Beejive to get approved, but we’re told it should be live in the app store by the time this review goes up (if it hasn’t already).
Update: As of 12:10 PM on June 18th, it’s not available yet"

From the article. Read critically.

javaGuru

Jun 18, 2009, 09:25 PM

I'm really hoping BeeJive 3.0 will be released sometime soon. Having push notifications will be a more than welcome addition.

ajbart

Jun 18, 2009, 09:31 PM

likewise. I'm looking forward to this app update as much as 3.0 come to think of it.

Being on a 1g touch i'm a little limited, but having a fairly constant wifi connection between home and college all over campus, having this wee gem will be pretty useful.

can't see it coming out for a while longer though, possibly until after the 3GS hype calms a bit tomorrow evening.

Meta contacts should be good, its pretty frustrating sometimes when i have a few people on the current beejive online in several accounts, it'll be a nice feature when beejive chooses to message whichever account they're online on currently, once all their contact info has been combined into one.

Certainly worth the price i think, you tend to get what you pay for in the app store so hopefully the 3/0 update won't disappoint.

Almy

Jun 18, 2009, 09:36 PM

"It took a few days longer than expected for OS 3.0 to go live and for Beejive to get approved, but we’re told it should be live in the app store by the time this review goes up (if it hasn’t already).
Update: As of 12:10 PM on June 18th, it’s not available yet"

From the article. Read critically.

I should have been more clear. I meant I don't see where Beejive has announced that. Their company forums have a sticky that says they don't know when it will be released. And this article is just a reviewers POV.

Zman3001

Jun 18, 2009, 09:48 PM

I should have been more clear. I meant I don't see where Beejive has announced that. Their company forums have a sticky that says they don't know when it will be released. And this article is just a reviewers POV.

I would assume that if they were told, it wasn't by joe schmoe. If they have a demo of the app, I would think they are dealing with the company directly.

kwjohns

Jun 19, 2009, 08:20 AM

So where is that Beejive app that was to be out yesterday? :rolleyes:

ajnicho

Jun 19, 2009, 08:23 AM

So where is that Beejive app that was to be out yesterday? :rolleyes:

Yeah. I dont think you're funny.

Like someone said, it's a rumours site. Just calm down. Take a deep breath. Hold it.

kwjohns

Jun 19, 2009, 08:28 AM

Yeah. I dont think you're funny.

Like someone said, it's a rumours site. Just calm down. Take a deep breath. Hold it.

I CAN'T CALM DOWN! I HAVE AN iPHONE 3GS IN MY HANDS, !@#$IT!

ajnicho

Jun 19, 2009, 09:17 AM

I CAN'T CALM DOWN! I HAVE AN iPHONE 3GS IN MY HANDS, !@#$IT!

Jealous!!!

skeen

Jun 19, 2009, 09:52 AM

You would have thought Apple would have coincided the release of apps utilizing push notification with their 3G S. One of the most important features, and there are no near to no apps that use it.

fishkorp

Jun 19, 2009, 10:16 AM

Beejive Tweeted this morning that they're still waiting.

AHDuke99

Jun 19, 2009, 10:17 AM

You would have thought Apple would have coincided the release of apps utilizing push notification with their 3G S. One of the most important features, and there are no near to no apps that use it.

Yeah. No AIM yet either. Is Apple afraid their system cant handle the load? All we've had so far as AP News.

Jeremy1026

Jun 19, 2009, 10:20 AM

All we've had so far as AP News.

Wrong, Tap Tap Revenge 2, TextFree, Leaf Trombone to name a few of the bigger players.

iSaga

Jun 19, 2009, 10:39 AM

Is anyone still using the AIM beta? I thought it was supposed to expire by now yet I am still getting IMs pushed through it. i wonder how long that will last.

mailliw

Jun 19, 2009, 10:40 AM

I think the reason is most likely what Beejive themselves said an hour ago:

still waiting on apple, sure they're swamped with 50,000 apps submitting updates.

But given the cock-up of MobileMe last year, I do wonder if Apple are worried about millions of IM notifications flooding their servers. It's not going to stop me refreshing beejive on twitter (http://search.twitter.com/search?q=beejive), though! Push is one of the few reasons I bought an iPhone last year...

TopToffee

Jun 19, 2009, 11:00 AM

I think the reason is most likely what Beejive themselves said an hour ago:

But given the cock-up of MobileMe last year, I do wonder if Apple are worried about millions of IM notifications flooding their servers. It's not going to stop me refreshing beejive on twitter (http://search.twitter.com/search?q=beejive), though! Push is one of the few reasons I bought an iPhone last year...

Well given that Beejive has never been in the top 20 best selling iPhone apps, I'm pretty sure letting its update through wouldn't swamp the server...

Flipstar

Jun 19, 2009, 11:08 AM

The bottom line is that IM apps will put the heaviest load on the push servers.

There is no way Apple is stupid enough to approve IM apps without knowing what their base load amount is.

macfan881

Jun 19, 2009, 11:42 AM

Well given that Beejive has never been in the top 20 best selling iPhone apps, I'm pretty sure letting its update through wouldn't swamp the server...

beejive has been geting up there since there price drop its number 4 on top paid socail networking catagories

rKunda

Jun 19, 2009, 11:54 AM

Odd statement that because it's not top 20 its impact wouldn't be great. First, it's not like we're looking at one push per user, but multiple, perhaps hundreds or more in a day.

Second, because it's not top 20 doesn't mean that tens or hundreds of thousands of people do not own it.

mailliw

Jun 19, 2009, 11:57 AM

Well given that Beejive has never been in the top 20 best selling iPhone apps, I'm pretty sure letting its update through wouldn't swamp the server...

The update itself, contained, wouldn't swamp the servers. The consequence of the update - thousands and thousands of IM notifications via Push - could overwhelm their servers. You'd hope that Apple have spent 12 months refining Push...but despite all the stress-testing, it's only when products reach end-users that servers are really pushed to their limits.

Jeremy1026

Jun 19, 2009, 12:03 PM

TopToffee

Jun 19, 2009, 12:06 PM

The update itself, contained, wouldn't swamp the servers. The consequence of the update - thousands and thousands of IM notifications via Push - could overwhelm their servers. You'd hope that Apple have spent 12 months refining Push...but despite all the stress-testing, it's only when products reach end-users that servers are really pushed to their limits.

that was what I meant - not the actual update, the IM's.

Beejive isn't a MASS market product on the iPhone, like some other apps are. The number of "pushes" wouldn't be NEARLY enough to overwhelm servers...

macfan881

Jun 19, 2009, 12:09 PM

Everyone saying Apple is delaying because their servers won't be able to handle the load of Push notifications is full of ****. The load of notifications will be the same in a week as they are today, if not more. Think before you press "Submit Reply."

um you dont know that there are atleast hundreds of apps that are probally going to be using push times that by millions of iphone useres and 500k more new 3GS there gonna take it easy they dont want a repeat of mobile me

Jeremy1026

Jun 19, 2009, 12:11 PM

um you dont know that there are atleast hundreds of apps that are probally going to be using push times that by millions of iphone useres and 500k more new 3GS there gonna take it easy they dont want a repeat of mobile me

So is Apple never going to release any of these apps. You're missing the point. These apps will be pushing the same amount next week as they are today. Holding it will do nothing to reduce the load on the push servers.

Rayfire

Jun 19, 2009, 12:40 PM

Hopefully it really does go live later today.

Phatzer

Jun 19, 2009, 12:45 PM

Although I have both, i'm more looking forward to IM+ 3.1 rather than the push support in Beejive. I just wish Apple would hurry up; they clearly don't have enough staff for the job, especially at the moment.

rKunda

Jun 19, 2009, 12:56 PM

Everyone saying Apple is delaying because their servers won't be able to handle the load of Push notifications is full of ****. The load of notifications will be the same in a week as they are today, if not more. Think before you press "Submit Reply."

Of course if they release everything now there will be more traffic in a week. But you don't want to go from 0 to the whatever_large_number it will be in a week or month without first killing any problems that 25% of that might cause. This is a little more complicated than hopscotch. Think before you press "Submit Reply." Good advice, kettle.

Phatzer

Jun 19, 2009, 01:04 PM

Flipstar

Jun 19, 2009, 01:13 PM

I thought the reason we've had to wait so long for the push notification service to come around was because they wanted to get it 100% right because of the problems with MobileMe? Given that, you'd have thought they would have done sufficient load testing as part of the "getting it right". If they are intentionally delaying apps because they don't think their notification service will cope, then what have they been up to all this time?

Perhaps they're trying to get it 100% right? What you do in testing, does not always pan out in implementation. Why not take the safe route?

sziehr

Jun 19, 2009, 01:14 PM

right like they got mobile me right now. Yesterday there mail went down. Last night there contact synch was well not. This is not give me the best feeling about this service yet.

kickpush

Jun 19, 2009, 01:54 PM

I am still impatiently waiting, checking the app store every 5 minutes for this update. I hope it's in the store by tonight. :(

Phatzer

Jun 19, 2009, 03:18 PM

Perhaps they're trying to get it 100% right? What you do in testing, does not always pan out in implementation. Why not take the safe route?

Of course, but load can be simulated, and given the time they've taken developing the service, you'd hope that they would have covered a lot of eventualities.

Again, i completely understand that real-world testing can be hugely different and I'm not saying for one minute that I expect it to go smoothly, but holding back on approving push-centred apps (IF they are) really wouldn't be the answer.

HBK Carl

Jun 19, 2009, 04:27 PM

I've almost given up hope now, they don't release app updates on the weekend so it's likely to be next week or knowing apple, within the next month

now where's my blackberry 8310.......

ajbart

Jun 19, 2009, 04:31 PM

Pretty disappointing it hasn't made it out yet.

they don't release app updates on the weekend

Is this true? I've never noticed this before.. Extra disappointing if that is the case!

Branskins

Jun 19, 2009, 04:33 PM

I think that is false. I am pretty sure I have gotten updates on the weekend before.

HBK Carl

Jun 19, 2009, 04:38 PM

I think that is false. I am pretty sure I have gotten updates on the weekend before.

I never have (UK)

Jeremy1026

Jun 19, 2009, 04:38 PM

I've almost given up hope now, they don't release app updates on the weekend so it's likely to be next week or knowing apple, within the next month

now where's my blackberry 8310.......

Uhh, thanks for providing false information. I have updates approved (as a developer) on the weekends all the time.

HBK Carl

Jun 19, 2009, 04:42 PM

Uhh, thanks for providing false information. I have updates approved (as a developer) on the weekends all the time.

yes but have they reached users in iTunes on the weekend? from my experience that has not been the case

Jeremy1026

Jun 19, 2009, 04:47 PM

yes but have they reached users in iTunes on the weekend? from my experience that has not been the case

Yep. Available in the store about 2-3 hours after getting the approved email, just like on weekdays.

HBK Carl

Jun 19, 2009, 04:50 PM

Yep. Available in the store about 2-3 hours after getting the approved email, just like on weekdays.

ok cool, i very much hope that is the case with beejive this weekend!

Khryz

Jun 19, 2009, 05:21 PM

I would've thought they would've had the popular Apps already reviewed and ready to launch come 3.0's release. Oh well.

adbe

Jun 19, 2009, 05:39 PM

I would've thought they would've had the popular Apps already reviewed and ready to launch come 3.0's release. Oh well.

While I'm sure Apple would think nothing of rejigging the order to prioritize publicity gaining apps, I'd like to think they'd have the decency to do things in order of receipt.

HBK Carl

Jun 19, 2009, 05:43 PM

While I'm sure Apple would think nothing of rejigging the order to prioritize publicity gaining apps, I'd like to think they'd have the decency to do things in order of receipt.

this is business, supply and demand, we don't want any fart app updates!

adbe

Jun 19, 2009, 05:50 PM

this is business, supply and demand, we don't want any fart app updates!

You sure about that? One of those fart apps was on Apples' list of top paid apps last week IIRC.

macfan881

Jun 19, 2009, 10:49 PM

ugh still nothing yet im guessing there wating till next week :confused:

Jayden0606

Jun 19, 2009, 11:03 PM

Wouldn't it be easier to point out an app that got updated on the weekend or approved for release by providing an iTunes link.

He says no.. you all say yes, but he doesn't have to prove anything now. Those that say yes it does, go and find one. I'm not taking a side either as I hope he's wrong.

My opinion... they're waiting for the activations to die down. I just want to know what they're going to do next year for the new iPhone if that's the case? Maybe they're prepping by purchasing the server farm.

marksman

Jun 19, 2009, 11:08 PM

I am starting to think they need some sort of tiered system based on app revenue. Sure it might piss off some developers and some end users, but free apps need to take a back seat.

Paid apps would get priority based on previous revenue. Brad new apps might take precedence over updates... to be determined.

But if your app brings in 500k a month, your update should get priority over the app that brings in $72.21 a month.

queshy

Jun 19, 2009, 11:10 PM

Who the hell cares if push "works" on 3.0 when there are no apps? Apple is clearly delaying it for some reason. This sucks!

Jeremy1026

Jun 19, 2009, 11:18 PM

Who the hell cares if push "works" on 3.0 when there are no apps? Apple is clearly delaying it for some reason. This sucks!

It's a conspiracy, also the moon landing was faked, a missile hit the pentagon on 9/11 because it was government cover up and there is no such thing as toy poodles.

AHDuke99

Jun 19, 2009, 11:55 PM

It's a conspiracy, also the moon landing was faked, a missile hit the pentagon on 9/11 because it was government cover up and there is no such thing as toy poodles.

It's nice to make light of it, but it really doesn't make sense that they test AIM for a week and then have no IM apps ready to go at launch, while AP News is released during the launch period.

garethjs

Jun 20, 2009, 12:01 AM

I thought the reason we've had to wait so long for the push notification service to come around was because they wanted to get it 100% right because of the problems with MobileMe? Given that, you'd have thought they would have done sufficient load testing as part of the "getting it right". If they are intentionally delaying apps because they don't think their notification service will cope, then what have they been up to all this time?

Yes exactly. So those two push app tests the dev did served no purpose?

As large a company as Apple and they can fail to simulate the load?

No IM update has been approved. Long que in the approval test doesn't smell right to me.

tiresias314

Jun 20, 2009, 01:53 AM

Yes exactly. So those two push app tests the dev did served no purpose?

As large a company as Apple and they can fail to simulate the load?

No IM update has been approved. Long que in the approval test doesn't smell right to me.

In my opinion, Apple is focusing on the release of their annual cash cow. I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't see more apps approved until Monday, once the flurry is over and the stores run out of inventory.

cocky jeremy

Jun 20, 2009, 04:21 AM

I'll be happy to have any AIM app with Push out. I'd actually prefer the real AIM app, but BeeJive would be good too. Although, $10 for an IM app seems a bit much.

Manic Mouse

Jun 20, 2009, 07:12 AM

I'll be happy to have any AIM app with Push out. I'd actually prefer the real AIM app, but BeeJive would be good too. Although, $10 for an IM app seems a bit much.

BeeJive is amazing, and totally worth every penny. You do notice that the only people complaining about the price are those who don't have it? Nobody who actually spent the money regrets it, because it is a quality product.

jtalbert

Jun 20, 2009, 07:31 AM

BeeJive is amazing, and totally worth every penny. You do notice that the only people complaining about the price are those who don't have it? Nobody who actually spent the money regrets it, because it is a quality product.

I bought Beejive the day it came out for $15.99, not the $9.99 they charge now, and I think the price at one point on sale went to $5.99 if I am mistaking..

Even at $15.99 it is an incredible app. Well worth the price. Its even gotten much better since the initial release. Beejive is always updating it giving it new features. I have Beejive, I have AIM (free) and I also have IM+ ( which I got when it was on sale for $2.99) and I even tried out ParlingoPhone when it was avail ( which it is not anymore) and Beejive beats all hands down. AIM has come a long way from the initial version. IM+ has as wel, but even with all the other program upgdeates. Beejive is in a class by themselves.

Manic Mouse

Jun 20, 2009, 07:42 AM

I bought Beejive the day it came out for $15.99, not the $9.99 they charge now, and I think the price at one point on sale went to $5.99 if I am mistaking..

Even at $15.99 it is an incredible app. Well worth the price. Its even gotten much better since the initial release. Beejive is always updating it giving it new features. I have Beejive, I have AIM (free) and I also have IM+ ( which I got when it was on sale for $2.99) and I even tried out ParlingoPhone when it was avail ( which it is not anymore) and Beejive beats all hands down. AIM has come a long way from the initial version. IM+ has as wel, but even with all the other program upgdeates. Beejive is in a class by themselves.

I paid the full original price as well and couldn't be happier. Beejive is just so good. It's better than many of the Apple apps. It is dying for push notifications, Apple need to hurry up!

Fireproof!

Jun 20, 2009, 09:12 AM

Very elegant product. Love it. Just wish Apple would approve Beejive 3.0 now so we can finally get push!

Jeremy81

Jun 20, 2009, 10:20 AM

Can't wait for this. I paid the full price and couldn't be happier. When it has push updates it will be nearly perfect! Hurry up and release it.

garethjs

Jun 20, 2009, 10:47 AM

I'm hoping as well that beejiveim had some sort of push notification throttle system like they did with push via email in 2.x

I have few friends who when asked a simple question like "how are you?" reply like this.

"hi" <send>
"LOL" <send>
"hahaha" <send>
"miss me?" <send>
"LOL" <send>
...
idiots!

On a PC you're not going to bother but on a mobile device like the iphone, u do not want 6 messages coming in one short.

It would be great if other you get one message from person x, it stops sending you further updates from the same person.

BigOrangeSU

Jun 20, 2009, 11:39 AM

Should I buy beejive right now at $9.99 and then free update to 3.0 or just wait until 3.0 releases. I am nervous 3.0 will release at 15.99 or whatever the higher price is

Manic Mouse

Jun 20, 2009, 11:44 AM

Should I buy beejive right now at $9.99 and then free update to 3.0 or just wait until 3.0 releases. I am nervous 3.0 will release at 15.99 or whatever the higher price is

Well if it's on sale now then you might as well buy it if you intend to get it eventually. The upgrade to 3.0 will be free anyway. You won't be disappointed, I can't sing the praises of this app enough. There is a lot of crap on the app store, but Beejive is in a class of it's own. Very few apps equal or better Apple's own, but Beejive and Tweetie are two that do and are indispensable to me.

gloss

Jun 20, 2009, 12:07 PM

Well if it's on sale now then you might as well buy it if you intend to get it eventually. The upgrade to 3.0 will be free anyway. You won't be disappointed, I can't sing the praises of this app enough. There is a lot of crap on the app store, but Beejive is in a class of it's own. Very few apps equal or better Apple's own, but Beejive and Tweetie are two that do and are indispensable to me.

Agreed. Beejive is phenomenal.

bbplayer5

Jun 20, 2009, 12:33 PM

Agree, you cant argue Beejive. Best app on the store.

marksman

Jun 20, 2009, 12:57 PM

I agree with others. Beejive is great and I expect more greatness with push.

I suspect they will ultimately handle it better than most. I have used a lot of the IM apps and beejive is the only one I recommend to people. I don't care if they want a free app, beejive is always the answer.

MikeTadd

Jun 20, 2009, 01:00 PM

I have to admit, i paid full price for this app, but it is the only app that I go back to again and again.

Cant wait for push. When i was still using MobileMe this was a good implementation of getting updates, but proper push will be better, just like texts but free! (after you buy beejive that is)

AHDuke99

Jun 20, 2009, 01:03 PM

In my opinion, Apple is focusing on the release of their annual cash cow. I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't see more apps approved until Monday, once the flurry is over and the stores run out of inventory.

Apple is a huge company. You mean to tell me that they can't handle releasing an iPhone and approving some IM apps at the same time?

I love Apple as much as the next guy, but this blind defending of them has to stop.

MikeTadd

Jun 20, 2009, 01:04 PM

Apple is a huge company. You mean to tell me that they can't handle releasing an iPhone and approving some IM apps at the same time?

I love Apple as much as the next guy, but this blind defending of them has to stop.

I have had about 10 updates to apps already. all of the ones i have had do not have push functionality, but then they wouldnt.

Dont think its so much apple not updating, just there is a bit of a long queue maybe???

leandromp

Jun 20, 2009, 01:04 PM

Am i the only one who gets into de App Store every 5 minutes to see if Beejive updated their app?

I know i do!

abijnk

Jun 20, 2009, 01:07 PM

As a developer myself I understand their concerns with rolling this out in a controlled manner (apps that are a lot less reliant on the push notifications first to kind of ease the load onto the servers), but if they are going to crash they are going to crash, period. They should just release this already and be prepared to cover their hind sides if it kills their servers...'

I can think of no other reason they are delaying the release of push IM apps.

AHDuke99

Jun 20, 2009, 01:08 PM

I have had about 10 updates to apps already. all of the ones i have had do not have push functionality, but then they wouldnt.

Dont think its so much apple not updating, just there is a bit of a long queue maybe???

What are the odds that all the apps released so far that have no push notifications are just by chance? They did heavy volume testing of AIM last week, yet three days after the world wide launch, we have not seen it. They did release AP News, but I've only received two updates from it in three days.

Something isn't right. I don't know if the heavy volume testing went badly or what, but something is holding up the process. The ones we do have out hardly use the service at all. BeeJive, AIM, Yahoo, IM+ are all in waiting.

MikeTadd

Jun 20, 2009, 01:12 PM

What are the odds that all the apps released so far that have no push notifications are just by chance?

Tap Tap Revenge got a update, has push. I dont have it as i removed it from my phone

Rayfire

Jun 20, 2009, 01:17 PM

I guess it wasn't released "today", another waiting game again:rolleyes:

Manic Mouse

Jun 20, 2009, 01:17 PM

Am i the only one who gets into de App Store every 5 minutes to see if Beejive updated their app?

I know i do!

You're definitely not the only one! Thing is, Beejive (and other IM apps) are the ones to benefit most from 3.0 and it's the one I really want to see get an update. It's worse knowing that Beejive submitted the update over a week ago to Apple now! We KNOW the update is sitting with Apple...

macfan881

Jun 20, 2009, 01:18 PM

AHDuke99

Jun 20, 2009, 01:18 PM

Tap Tap Revenge got a update, has push. I dont have it as i removed it from my phone

I acknowledged that some have been, but only ones that hardly use the feature at all. I doubt Tap Tap Revenge would just push notifications as often as BeeJive or AIM or ESPN or Facebook...

Zman3001

Jun 20, 2009, 01:37 PM

What are the odds that all the apps released so far that have no push notifications are just by chance? They did heavy volume testing of AIM last week, yet three days after the world wide launch, we have not seen it. They did release AP News, but I've only received two updates from it in three days.

Something isn't right. I don't know if the heavy volume testing went badly or what, but something is holding up the process. The ones we do have out hardly use the service at all. BeeJive, AIM, Yahoo, IM+ are all in waiting.

Too many fart apps in the front of the line. With push notifications. "You have just made a fart sound, you are soooo funny!"

Seriously, Apple needs to get its head out of its behind and get to approving and uploading these important apps. I realize you guys have been busy with the iPhone 3GS and all, but come on. And don't give me the excuse of not enough people to do the job, there are a ton of qualified unemployed people who would jump at the chance to work anywhere, let alone for Apple. Apple screws the pooch more than SiriusXM, and thats a serious charge!

cocky jeremy

Jun 20, 2009, 01:56 PM

BeeJive is amazing, and totally worth every penny. You do notice that the only people complaining about the price are those who don't have it? Nobody who actually spent the money regrets it, because it is a quality product.

Just curious. What are some of the features you like the most? I'm just trying to see if it's going to be worth it to me to buy it. Can you send pictures?

HBK Carl

Jun 20, 2009, 02:11 PM

forget it until monday guys, or end of the month more like!

Rayfire

Jun 20, 2009, 02:19 PM

Just curious. What are some of the features you like the most? I'm just trying to see if it's going to be worth it to me to buy it. Can you send pictures?

It can handle almost all IMs out there in a very stable, no crashes.

Their push email notification works

Emoticons, send photos, voice, and I think hyperlink as well

Ability to have favorites, link to your address book

Having to stay online for 24hrs, or 24/7 if you keep on using it daily

Works as promised by the developers, and continues to update and improve the app

with a lot lot more that I like :) I bought it at full price with no regrets, I use it everday

Manic Mouse

Jun 20, 2009, 02:33 PM

It can handle almost all IMs out there in a very stable, no crashes.

Their push email notification works

Emoticons, send photos, voice, and I think hyperlink as well

Ability to have favorites, link to your address book

Having to stay online for 24hrs, or 24/7 if you keep on using it daily

Works as promised by the developers, and continues to update and improve the app

with a lot lot more that I like :) I bought it at full price with no regrets, I use it everday

What he said. I'll also add that it has a level of polish not seen normally outside Apple's own apps.

cocky jeremy

Jun 20, 2009, 03:51 PM

It can handle almost all IMs out there in a very stable, no crashes.

Their push email notification works

Emoticons, send photos, voice, and I think hyperlink as well

Ability to have favorites, link to your address book

Having to stay online for 24hrs, or 24/7 if you keep on using it daily

Works as promised by the developers, and continues to update and improve the app

with a lot lot more that I like :) I bought it at full price with no regrets, I use it everday

Very nice. Are there themes you can use? If so, any SS's?

TopToffee

Jun 20, 2009, 04:07 PM

does this cost money?

The update: No
The app: Yes, and worth every penny

jtalbert

Jun 20, 2009, 05:01 PM

Should I buy beejive right now at $9.99 and then free update to 3.0 or just wait until 3.0 releases. I am nervous 3.0 will release at 15.99 or whatever the higher price is

Buy it now at $9.99 while you have the chance. When 3.0 comes out, it probably will be back to $15.99.

Save yourself $6. Its a great app, you wont be dissapointed!

queshy

Jun 20, 2009, 05:02 PM

Hopefully monday will be the day!

Saladinos

Jun 20, 2009, 05:32 PM

How does BeeJive compare to IM+? I'd really like the Skype Text Chat feature of IM+ (which also has a push version pending approval), but the new BeeJive interface seems better.

cocky jeremy

Jun 20, 2009, 10:05 PM

gloss

Jun 20, 2009, 10:12 PM

After reading all of the positive things on here about BeeJive, i decided to buy it. It's definitely worth it.. or so it seems so far. I like all of the options.. and the layout isn't nearly as cluttered as i expected.

I find the interface and layout to be absolutely exemplary. I love the system for moving between active conversations. Very cool.

I'm like checking the Apple Store constantly to see if it's updated to support push.

Vandam500

Jun 20, 2009, 10:16 PM

I find the interface and layout to be absolutely exemplary. I love the system for moving between active conversations. Very cool.

I'm like checking the Apple Store constantly to see if it's updated to support push.

Beejive does have an awesome interface!. I am also checking the App Store every like 10 minutes :p

queshy

Jun 20, 2009, 10:20 PM

After reading all of the positive things on here about BeeJive, i decided to buy it. It's definitely worth it.. or so it seems so far. I like all of the options.. and the layout isn't nearly as cluttered as i expected.

I hope you bought it now! Because the second push comes out they're probably going to jack the price back up to what it used to be. (BTW the update will be free).

Nimisp3000

Jun 20, 2009, 10:20 PM

iranintoavan

Jun 21, 2009, 01:25 AM

Beejive does have an awesome interface!. I am also checking the App Store every like 10 minutes :p

lol!!! So was I the other day. Don;t waste your time though, it probably wont happen for a little while.

Instead just bookmark this and check everyone in a while. People will instantly be talking about it right when it comes out.

http://search.twitter.com/search?q=beejive

Rayfire

Jun 21, 2009, 01:41 AM

Beejive does have an awesome interface!. I am also checking the App Store every like 10 minutes :p

You're on a fetch every 10 minutes mode? haha :p

AHDuke99

Jun 21, 2009, 01:35 PM

According to another user, push has apparently been delayed a couple of weeks, at least in heavy volume, so I'd stop checking constantly if I were you.

ajbart

Jun 21, 2009, 01:39 PM

Really? I haven't heard anything of a confirmed delay yet.

According to tipb.com, apple has apparently been writing to developers, well one anyway, who have apps waiting giving an apology. No real content of what they said is available but at least they're acknowledging it.

dordar

Jun 21, 2009, 02:16 PM

Is it possible to save chat history on this client?

cocky jeremy

Jun 21, 2009, 02:18 PM

I hope you bought it now! Because the second push comes out they're probably going to jack the price back up to what it used to be. (BTW the update will be free).

I did buy it. Pretty nice so far. I'm using AIM/Yahoo with it. Better than using each one separately. :)

Rayfire

Jun 21, 2009, 02:30 PM

Is it possible to save chat history on this client?

Yes. The chat history is saved on the app and you can email the chat log as well.

Neverbepeace

Jun 21, 2009, 02:44 PM

Can you send pictures within the Gtalk app?

Almy

Jun 21, 2009, 05:45 PM

I know I've sent pics with yahoo through beejive. Can't remember if I've done it with gtalk, but obviously it would support it.

As beejive stated on their board a week ago, they have no idea when it will be released. I have this wierd feeling regarding meebo, which I've never used. Notice how they had center stage at the 3.0 unveiling in march? Wonder if apple is waiting for them to be ready.

macfan881

Jun 21, 2009, 05:59 PM

HBK Carl

Jun 22, 2009, 05:00 AM

here's to another day of hoping......

masterell

Jun 22, 2009, 05:47 AM

The letter is here:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=728457

pbkiller

Jun 22, 2009, 05:53 PM

My call on the reason why Apple has not let any IM app push ready out?: ATT...
Think about it... If they enable push for all IM's apps, ATT KNOWS people will stop or lower their SMS plans (on which they make easy money out of). TextFree unlimited has been out, but still hasnt reached the acceptance level that Yahoo! Messenger or Beejive has. I know that there's people that own an app but never submit a review, but lets take that into consideration:

Textfree unlimited: 1369 ratings
Beejive: 3134
IM+ Lite: 2377
Yahoo! Messenger: 17396

If we add all of the big IM's (yahoo, IM+ & beejive), it equals to 22907. That is 22907 "possible" people that use the SMS plan that ATT charges. That same amount of people might lower or remove their SMS plan. in the end, it affects ATT. Im not saying it is THE reason why they havent released push on those specific apps, but it could be.

superstrikertwo

Jun 22, 2009, 06:29 PM

jamesarm97

Jun 22, 2009, 06:36 PM

My call on the reason why Apple has not let any IM app push ready out?: ATT...
Think about it... If they enable push for all IM's apps, ATT KNOWS people will stop or lower their SMS plans

Not all people use IM to communicate to phone users. I still use SMS for that, I just use IM for when my wife or people at work want to send me a quick message or chat from a Computer that they are sitting in front of.

Leemo

Jun 22, 2009, 06:43 PM

3.0 is out now...

and push works really well!

-L

Khryz

Jun 22, 2009, 06:51 PM

BS .. I don't have an update. The hell are you talking about.

saschke

Jun 22, 2009, 06:51 PM

3.0 is out now...

and push works really well!

-L

Don't see it :/

Leemo

Jun 22, 2009, 06:53 PM

I've attached some piccies.

Just got prompted to update on the appstore on my 3GS - showed as 2.1.0 - but installed as 3.0

-L

Tweak3D

Jun 22, 2009, 06:55 PM

im confirming with leemo, if you go to the beejive page and click the buy app button, it says the update is free (if you already bought it) and downloads 3.0 even though the page says its the old version, running it as we speak

saschke

Jun 22, 2009, 06:55 PM

thats awesome! :) allright, still waiting...

abijnk

Jun 22, 2009, 06:56 PM

Just another verification. The update didn't come across, but I uninstalled and reinstalled it and it downloaded 3.0.

jman800

Jun 22, 2009, 06:56 PM

Looks like Apple let all the Apps out finally!

MikeCP

Jun 22, 2009, 06:57 PM

Gah. I was hoping Meebo would come out so I can get a fair comparison before buying one.

Anyone think Meebo end up being better?

Leemo

Jun 22, 2009, 06:58 PM

Gah. I was hoping Meebo would come out so I can get a fair comparison before buying one.

Anyone think Meebo end up being better?

I was a bit unsure about spending £5.99 on an IM app - but loving Beejive so far. Only had push for about 10 minutes, but already I can see push genuinely being fantastic for most apps.

-L

bbplayer5

Jun 22, 2009, 07:07 PM

HOLY CRAP... the new UI is AMAZING!!!

MGLXP

Jun 22, 2009, 07:08 PM

Push notifications are nearly instant (for now at least) for BeejiveIM. The UI is also quite nice. I am quite impressed.

emt1

Jun 22, 2009, 07:09 PM

Okay everyone... time to cancel those BS text messaging plans!

ajbart

Jun 22, 2009, 07:18 PM

happy days.

anyone figured out how to do the meta contact thing? combining multiple ones across different accounts?

cocky jeremy

Jun 22, 2009, 07:18 PM

****! I'm not seeing it OR AIM.

abijnk

Jun 22, 2009, 07:20 PM

****! I'm not seeing it OR AIM.

If you already have it installed on your phone just uninstall it and then reinstall it.

Darknight16

Jun 22, 2009, 07:21 PM

If you already have it installed on your phone just uninstall it and then reinstall it.

After I deleted it, it said Buy Now on the icon. Is that normal? I just wanna make sure I don't buy it twice.

Leemo

Jun 22, 2009, 07:24 PM

After I deleted it, it said Buy Now on the icon. Is that normal? I just wanna make sure I don't buy it twice.

Yes that's normal - then it'll say you've already bought it, so the download is free.

-L

Darknight16

Jun 22, 2009, 07:25 PM

Yes that's normal - then it'll say you've already bought it, so the download is free.

-L

Cool, thanks. Getting it now.

queshy

Jun 22, 2009, 07:27 PM

WOOHOO it's out.

I wonder how long it has been there for...!!! Installing now...

cocky jeremy

Jun 22, 2009, 07:28 PM

If you already have it installed on your phone just uninstall it and then reinstall it.

I tried. Same thing. I'll just keep checking. It's doing it for AIM too.

queshy

Jun 22, 2009, 07:33 PM

anyone know how to get notifications to cause the phone to vibrate?

BTW the push notifications are instant.

We'll see what happens to my battery though
Edit: hmm, looks like it's either one or the other: sound + vibrate, sound, or nothing.

Flipstar

Jun 22, 2009, 07:34 PM

happy days.

anyone figured out how to do the meta contact thing? combining multiple ones across different accounts?

Just add all of the person's accounts to a single address book card.

srl7741

Jun 22, 2009, 08:17 PM

I'm glad it's finally out

:)

outz

Jun 22, 2009, 08:23 PM

yay! dling now

outz

Jun 22, 2009, 09:13 PM

great... after the update it looks like yahoo is borked. their official forum has other users getting the same error... so if you utilize yahoo, hold off.

iAtot

Jun 23, 2009, 06:34 AM

yea yahoo dont seem to work. its a shame because yahoo is my main im

techiegirl

Jun 23, 2009, 09:26 AM

Yahoo seems to be working again.

gloss

Jun 23, 2009, 10:08 AM

Just add all of the person's accounts to a single address book card.

The program currently crashes when you link a screenname to a card - the change goes through, but you have to reboot and re-sign on after every single one. They said the fix is coming in 3.0.1, but we're waiting for Apple's approval.