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FREE iPhone-2-iPhone Messaging - Ping! is Blackberry messenger for iPhone& iPod Touch
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Whatsapp is supposed to be releasing a BB app soon I think. I'm dying for that! I'll finally have my BBM buddies back
First I want to give the dev credit on the hardwork creating an app like this. and allow it to be free for now, because running servers to support it isnt cheap either.
but i just find it very interesting that this is the 2nd of these BBM like applications to come out in september, but i guess ideas do come at the same time. and it is a coincidence that I have been working on an application like this for about a month now, so hopefully it will be done soon.
and first, having all these applications performing the same goal of BBM like messenger, should be fine, the markets will decide what they want to use based on functionality and features, and in the end a clear leader will be chosen. it also encourages the developers to produce better quality applications, so whether it be Whatsapp, or Ping!, or even mine when i finish it, i feel it would benefit the end users to have a choice on what they use instead of being forced to use one because it's the be all end all. especially if the developers feel they have something unique to offer.
but ya, it has definitely taught me a lot working on a project like this, and hopefully it will be worth it.
good job guys, keep up the good work, and keep creating better user experiences for people
but i just find it very interesting that this is the 2nd of these BBM like applications to come out in september, but i guess ideas do come at the same time. and it is a coincidence that I have been working on an application like this for about a month now, so hopefully it will be done soon.
and first, having all these applications performing the same goal of BBM like messenger, should be fine, the markets will decide what they want to use based on functionality and features, and in the end a clear leader will be chosen. it also encourages the developers to produce better quality applications, so whether it be Whatsapp, or Ping!, or even mine when i finish it, i feel it would benefit the end users to have a choice on what they use instead of being forced to use one because it's the be all end all. especially if the developers feel they have something unique to offer.
but ya, it has definitely taught me a lot working on a project like this, and hopefully it will be worth it.
good job guys, keep up the good work, and keep creating better user experiences for people
OK so its basically WhatsApp, just you think the UI is better and easier to use. Fair enough but I think I'll stick to WhatsApp as the 5 people I know with iPhones have already got WhatsApp.
I've tried it is a nice app and stays close to the SMS feel (thats my only problem with WhatsApp, Id' like the UI to be more like the SMS UI), but I don't think you should go charging money for it when there are apps like WhatsApp that are free. You don't offer that much more.
Again its not because I don't like your app, its because there was an App there before and I am not going to ask my friends to get another app when the one we have works perfectly fine.
I've tried it is a nice app and stays close to the SMS feel (thats my only problem with WhatsApp, Id' like the UI to be more like the SMS UI), but I don't think you should go charging money for it when there are apps like WhatsApp that are free. You don't offer that much more.
Again its not because I don't like your app, its because there was an App there before and I am not going to ask my friends to get another app when the one we have works perfectly fine.
Dude, your logic makes zero sense. If Ping! developers are able to offer a more enjoyable user interface and experience, why not charge for the app? Just because there are hundreds of free sudoku apps out there doesn't mean Electronic Arts may not charge for their beautiful sudoku app.
I've always said that a clear leader will be the app whose UI mirrors the UI of the native Messages app. That simple. Now, features and functionality are up to developers.
I dont mind the landscape mode but think it should be limited to +/- 90 degrees, not 180 as it currently is
There's no need for it to work upside down
There's no need for it to work upside down
I agree that choice is good. The thing is, the purpose of an app like that is for iPhone users to communicate for free with other iPhone users. That doesn't work if iPhone users are split between several apps.
WhatsApp is charging now.
And this is exactly why I think too many apps like this coming out is not a good thing.
I like the look of this better than WhatsApp actually. The chat is more of an afterthought than it is the focus.
There are just a few things needed to be a true BBM replacement (It's not in WA either)
Message Receipts. So we know when it's delivered and read from our end.
Group Messaging.
Ability to send Pictures.
And I'd say in that order. In the meantime I'm just playing around with all these apps until I find one to tell my friends to get.
There are just a few things needed to be a true BBM replacement (It's not in WA either)
Message Receipts. So we know when it's delivered and read from our end.
Group Messaging.
Ability to send Pictures.
And I'd say in that order. In the meantime I'm just playing around with all these apps until I find one to tell my friends to get.
Agreed. I think it's too late for Apple to release that. It'd be a really bad move too. They've already had AIM and Beejive and such released in the App Store that people paid for. I think it'd kind of upset some people
. Also, they'd be releasing an App with "Duplicate Functionality"!!!
Agreed. I think it's too late for Apple to release that. It'd be a really bad move too. They've already had AIM and Beejive and such released in the App Store that people paid for. I think it'd kind of upset some people
Well, Apple has released apps and functionality that made apps already available obsolete or directly compete with apps in the app store. If they don't do it I don't think that's the reason.
Agreed. I don't think it's a big enough reason for them to not release it. I feel like they wouldn't do it anyway unless it offered something more than what the current apps do though.
For example, if iChat had video/images embedded in or something. Then I think they'd release it.
This looks like a very nicely designed app, and making it free is cool. But...
bbm is a fundamentally flawed concept insofar as it limits your communications to those with bb. Not only does that sharply curtail its functionality, it smacks of obnoxious elitism. bbm is a product of a bygone era and a concept that makes about as much sense as if adium only worked between macs.
This is one step worse. At least with bbm, everyone who has a bb has it. With this app, your communications are not only limited to the tiny fraction of the population that has a particular phone, they're limited to to the tiny fraction of that tiny fraction that installs not only *some* "iphone messenger" client but this particular iphone messenger client.
Maybe I could see a use for this if a) my friends weren't on IM, AND b) they didn't have email on their phones, AND c) I wanted to text more than my SMS plan allowed, AND d) the people I wanted to communicate with had iphones.
Even putting aside a) and c), b) and d) are mutually exclusive. So can someone explain the point of this?
bbm is a fundamentally flawed concept insofar as it limits your communications to those with bb. Not only does that sharply curtail its functionality, it smacks of obnoxious elitism. bbm is a product of a bygone era and a concept that makes about as much sense as if adium only worked between macs.
This is one step worse. At least with bbm, everyone who has a bb has it. With this app, your communications are not only limited to the tiny fraction of the population that has a particular phone, they're limited to to the tiny fraction of that tiny fraction that installs not only *some* "iphone messenger" client but this particular iphone messenger client.
Maybe I could see a use for this if a) my friends weren't on IM, AND b) they didn't have email on their phones, AND c) I wanted to text more than my SMS plan allowed, AND d) the people I wanted to communicate with had iphones.
Even putting aside a) and c), b) and d) are mutually exclusive. So can someone explain the point of this?
I've thought the same things... You really need to have some functionality that's unique. Like message receipts. Otherwise there's no difference. Exclisivity to iPhones is tollerable but not an added bonus. Most of my friends have Blackberries actually. If you had message receipts and then had an interface with BB as well, it'd be great.
I find a lot of the users complains/suggestions a bit ridiculous honestly. Saying it doesn't do this, doesn't do that. There's no point unless you have X features. Why don't everyone just stop for a second and realize that the app is FREE. So until they start charging, it would be retarded to judge whether something is "worthy" of costing you nothing.
It's also "ridiculous" to judge someone for not wanting to use a free app unless it has certain features.
We assume the developer wants people to use their app. If you read the thread you'll see the developer doesn't have a problem with feature requests. Anything that will help make the app more popular is better for the developer.
There is nothing wrong with pointing out flaws in an app in a manner that it's constructive. What's really not useful to the development of future versions is someone saying "OMG this app is perfect!!! I love that it's free!!!one1"
It's one thing to suggest features, another to whine like an ungrateful kid for something that you have not paid or contributed. Not targeting you in specific, but just the tone of this thread is getting a little out of hand imo
Well you're entitled to your opinion.
I do agree with you to a point, I think this discussion is blissful compared to some I've seen, haha.
When someone starts an open thread about their own app, they invite compliments, criticism, suggestions, and discussion about that app. IMO.
Slick app...works well. Not sure if I'll use it instead of txting since the BBmessengers biggest claim to fame was secure messaging btw devices, but this is a kewl app to have.
Very nicely designed, etc.
Would be nice to have a "ping" button that actually just alerted the other party that they were being pinged....w/out having to type it in, etc. Like the BBMs do.
Very nicely designed, etc.
Would be nice to have a "ping" button that actually just alerted the other party that they were being pinged....w/out having to type it in, etc. Like the BBMs do.
Nice app but the message time stamp is 5 hours ahead of UK time, would be better if this can be configured within the app.
Nice App. We will soon have three to choose from. So far my money is on Ping! and WhatsApp, but who knows what the future will hold. The one with the best features, simplicity and speed should win out, that's what is good about competing apps. Those that are worried about to many apps like this, well all I can say is this is a free market, you can't stop it, all you can do is make your choice.
Keep up the good work though.
Keep up the good work though.