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Drum roll please >>> the Android app has landed

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RebeccaMumsnet · 27/11/2012 16:17

Yy, we know it's been a long time coming but we finally have the free to download Mumsnet Talk Android app

If you want to find out more about getting MN on your mobile device, we have a plethora of info for you here including some very exciting news about the soon-to-be-released all being well shiny new Apple app.

And we even have an easy to scan and download QR code to get the mobile version on your phone - what more could you want?
Disclaimer: That was a rhetorical question Grin

So please do download and enjoy, as ever, feedback is always welcome.

OP posts:
msrisotto · 28/11/2012 16:39

It would be good if you could see if there have been new posts in the "threads I'm on" tab. I concur with others re highlighted posts etc

stealthsquiggle · 28/11/2012 16:25

I did manage to kill the app a few times (and couldn't be bothered to send reports, sorry). I don't have the typing blind problem, though Confused with SwiftKey I can actually see what I am typing better than I can on the mobile site.

(which reminds me, I need to ask someone why SwiftKey suddenly forgot lots of stuff [hint])

denialandpanic · 28/11/2012 16:19

me likeySmile Grin Wink

BerryLellow · 28/11/2012 14:51

it's a bit confusing, I'm sure I'll get used to it though Smile

InSPsFanjoNoOneHearsYouScream · 28/11/2012 11:15

I've just downloaded it and the screen on the active list flickers like mad. think its the ad

WandaDoff · 28/11/2012 11:12

FFS Sorry.

WandaDoff · 28/11/2012 11:11

I don't like the fact that I can't see what I'm typing.

I've managed to put at least one typo in every post I've made pneumonia it so far Hmm

trikken · 28/11/2012 09:52

Having had a play, it does need a 'top' and 'bottom' button. and agree with not being able to see what you are typing, that is annoying.

HappyTurquoise · 28/11/2012 09:50

Have now found that the OP is at the bottom of each thread, and can be easily brought to the top by using the 'flip' option.

I'm still typing blind, though, and have no preview option that I can see.

trikken · 28/11/2012 09:37

I love itSmile

notcitrus · 28/11/2012 09:22

Don't want to sound ungrateful but what advantages is the app supposed to have over the mobile site?
Tried last night and it was painfully slow whereas the site wasn't, all the threads are backwards, and none of my settings seem to be adhered to, loads of threads and topics I hide came up in Active, the OP and my posts werent coloured, etc. And didn't get many threads or postal coming up at a time. Only advantage seemed to be bigger icons and text which isn't an issue for me.

maxmissie · 28/11/2012 09:13

glad there is now an app for android but don't like:

  • not being able to flip to horizontal, I can hold my phone and type more easily that way
  • having to go out of a thread back to the home page to then get back into active combos, threads I'm watching etc
  • not being able to view thread whilst typing a post
  • original poster not being highlighted throughout threads.

think I will be sticking to mobile site for now as it does all the things I've listed above! can't at the mo see what the advantage is of the app over the mobile site.

HappyTurquoise · 28/11/2012 08:34

Still finding my way around. Not neo.g able to see the OP of a thread is disastrous. I don't see why they have to be kept separate. For that reason o will stick with the mobile. app.

Cannot see what I am typing here.

AnyFuckingDude · 28/11/2012 08:31

I can't see what I am typing!

SilveryMoon · 28/11/2012 08:11

I'm more than happy with the mobile site but will def have a go

stigofthelump · 28/11/2012 08:03

love the smilies Grin Thanks so easySmile Wine
but as has been mentioned countless times I miss the post highlighting Confused Sad

bunjies · 28/11/2012 07:33

I like the general layout but biggest ishoo for me is that I have active convos set at 100 threads but app is displaying nowhere near that many. Would also like to be able to go to the root of a topic grin thread title.

HoratiaWinwood · 28/11/2012 07:32

Whinge: my OTBT thread doesn't show in I'm On and I can never bloody find it the proper way.

upinthehills · 28/11/2012 07:22

Not sure if it has been said - but i like going via active convos to a thread then clicking on the topic to explore more threads in the same topic cant seem to do that!

Mcnorton · 28/11/2012 06:31

is it just me who can't work out how to remove things from My Topics? I expect I'm being dim!

funchum8am · 28/11/2012 02:53

I must be being dim....how do I reply to a post? Clicking on the arrow thingy only offers me Report Post or PM user...

HazeltheMcWitch · 27/11/2012 23:34

Sorry, QR here

HazeltheMcWitch · 27/11/2012 23:33

The QR code is on the 2d link in the OP, Trills

But no, generally no one uses QR much, do they? How long will they be around for, do you think?

poachedeggs · 27/11/2012 23:24

woohoo! Love the smilies Smile Grin Sad Wink Shock Angry Envy Angry Shock Wink Sad Grin Smile

Struggling with inability to return to root menu from a thread - have top go back via home screen which is tedious. Good start though, definitely!

Trills · 27/11/2012 22:55

Where? Where is the QR code?

Do people actually use QR codes?

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