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Title: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: hotdogsmale on 27 September 2011, 11:30
I have seen some forums have apps for phones can't we do that?
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: murraymint on 27 September 2011, 11:56
I've just got a shortcut on my home screen. Works for me


(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h364/murrayminf/SC20110911-181248-1.png)
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: Luke1981 on 27 September 2011, 12:16
as above, Just create a bookmark :smiley:
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: hotdogsmale on 27 September 2011, 12:20
Ok fair enough  thanks  :laugh:
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: gti gaz on 27 September 2011, 16:37
same easy as pie
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: hotdogsmale on 27 September 2011, 18:19
All done thank you
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 27 September 2011, 21:45
I've just got a shortcut on my home screen. Works for me


(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h364/murrayminf/SC20110911-181248-1.png)

You have an app for "The North"   :grin:

Is it like "Word for Northerners"

Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 September 2011, 00:25
I've just got a shortcut on my home screen. Works for me

You have an app for "The North"   :grin:

Is it like "Word for Northerners"



Had it for many years.. Sent it to someone just the other day. Even though it's graphics are from 98, it's still funny.

reminds me of:

(http://edge.ebaumsworld.com/picture/ttbardj/LARGE_word.jpg)
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: Jay on 28 September 2011, 20:39
Could build an TapaTalk app, but the forum needs a plugin and last time someone asked jv said no, so until he changes him mind just make a bookmark on your homescreen.
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: SoundillusioN on 28 September 2011, 20:51
This forum is so simple and well organised, does it really need an app?  Surf this site all time on my phones with ease, signal providing.
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: Jay on 29 September 2011, 12:29
That it is, but with the likes of tappatalk it's even easier as it's designed for small screens. I use the XDA tappatalk app and it's great for mobile use, no zoom in/out nonsense.
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 29 September 2011, 13:26
I use my iPhone to access here all the time, but the thing that does annoy is the need to zoom in/out, images not being scaled down so they look cut off. It's not the end of the world but ease of use could be handy.
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 September 2011, 13:40
That it is, but with the likes of tappatalk it's even easier as it's designed for small screens. I use the XDA tappatalk app and it's great for mobile use, no zoom in/out nonsense.

I use my iPhone to access here all the time, but the thing that does annoy is the need to zoom in/out, images not being scaled down so they look cut off. It's not the end of the world but ease of use could be handy.

Must be an Iphone issue... Dont have to zoom in or out ever when in landscape mode and pictures always to scale, in fact it looks just like it would on a desktop.  :cool:
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: Jay on 29 September 2011, 13:57
How big your yours ( ;) ) screen?
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: SoundillusioN on 29 September 2011, 14:40
How big your yours ( ;) ) screen?

4" S-AMOLED

 :cool:

Mine next to an Iphone

(http://italy.elecgeek.com/uploadfiles/italyelecgeekcom-1295537166/the-inevitable-comparison-iphone-4-vs-samsung-omnia-7-windows-phone-7-_1.jpg)

Much brighter and crisper display TBO too.
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: Jay on 29 September 2011, 23:20
See mines a piddly 3.2 incher :grin:

Which wp7 is that?
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 October 2011, 20:54
See mines a piddly 3.2 incher :grin:

Which wp7 is that?

Samsung Omnia 7

Always had a win phone kicking about but the OS was never that user friendly for the masses due to it being more for a PDA but I must admit they've done a stirling job on this.  The 7.5 update rolling out at the moment really does make it joy to use.
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: Jay on 03 October 2011, 13:48
Ah cool, looks better than most of the other WP7 devices.
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 October 2011, 13:59
^^^ yeah always loved my Samsungs, the original omnia was great but this one is superb, shame about the OS sometimes but that's improving quickly.   Overall a fantastic alternative to and iPhone.

(http://cdn.electricpig.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/samsung-omnia-7-review-9.jpg)

(http://cdn.electricpig.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/samsung-omnia-7-review-13-580x362.jpg)
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: tech1889 on 03 October 2011, 21:26
i would love an app as often browse on my iphone and its crap tbh.. i hate zooming all the time to read lol
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: SoundillusioN on 03 October 2011, 23:09
Again note that it's only the Iphone people complaining.   Does the Iphone not automatically scale up fonts to a legible size and make the pictures fit to screen??   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: Jay on 04 October 2011, 13:48
Android is the same, you have to zoom in and out and scroll the pictures but it's rare I use my phone to look at a forum while I'm out and about... very rare.
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: T_J_G on 09 October 2011, 11:24
I find this forum a breeze on iPhone.

To see the pics just scroll on them with 2 fingers.
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: murraymint on 09 October 2011, 11:31
I've just got a shortcut on my home screen. Works for me


(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h364/murrayminf/SC20110911-181248-1.png)

You have an app for "The North"   :grin:

Is it like "Word for Northerners"



i hate to say that that was a short cut for the "the north devon vwclub" lol
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: Bellend on 11 October 2011, 12:50
Am I the only one that doesn't like apps/tapatalk.

E38 has a mobile website skin which I find absolutely perfect and all in the home of the browser.

I also have the images cut off issue on my Desire.
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: hatchfanatic06 on 11 October 2011, 17:11
I think the big thing about using a forum app such as Tapatalk is that it cuts down on load times vs using a browser on your phone. That and it offers alot more options then even a basic forum does. (or maybe i havent figured out how to use them in this forum.) Such as viewing posts that you have participated in; showing posts that are new and unread; and even free image hosting. I remember seeing JVs post awhile ago when tapatalk was brought up and his concern was forum security. I'm a member of many other forums some bigger and some smaller, and they all use tapatalk and havent had any security issues (atleast none brought up to the public.) All in all yea using a browser still works but it's all about ease of use right?

-Sean
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: Jay on 11 October 2011, 22:58
Turn off Avatars and signatures in your settings, under the quick links in the top right. Pages load much quicker on PC/Laptop and phones.
Title: Re: gti forum app for iphone or android
Post by: GrandMstRamRod on 12 October 2011, 13:07
or at least a skin for mobile browsing bit like edition has!