eGO iPod Touch App

[pickles]

Today I was thinking about making an iPod Touch App for the website. Just throwing out an idea. What do you guys think?

This is what it would include. I might also include PMing.

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So, what do you think?

 

[pickles]

Also, this hasn't been approved by the Council so this is just a discussion.

 

[Reckoning]

either way i think an ego ipod app would be friggin amazing

 

[Tidus]

I think this has been brought up, but for an iPhone. Which (I think?) are also apps for the iPod Touch.

 

[Vain]

iPod touch too plz

 

[lotus blade]

Definantly a YES

 

[Rellik]

i don't see it being a problem to get apple approval... they are always approving new apps, Thats their biggest selling point, is that they have so many free apps

 

[Hoodie]

I'm leaving this thread open for discussion, it has been talked about in the past, but you're allowed to voice your opinions.

Please note, anyone attempting to make this application needs Council approval.

Lastly, let's steer clear of piracy discussions please -

Spoiler

yes, that means jailbreaking

. Any posts containing it will be removed.

 

[ToiletPastries]

I would absolutely LOVE an application for the iPod Touch/Phone. I use my Touch constantly at school, at home, and on car rides. Navigating the website through a three inch screen can be somewhat of a hassle. Maybe include messages, easier viewing of forums, and ShoutBox.

 

[Chuckles]

Yes.......make a app of the bb storm! Or even just www.m.edgegamers.org! so we can check the forums from our phones

 

[vote for pedro]

i would use it!

 

[Rellik]

m.edgegamers.org would be great

 

[Darth]

Hmmm, i was thinking of making an app for the iphone, i searched google and was trying to find some tutorials on how to make it. Once i find a decent one, i will decide how hard its going to be then pm the council for approval.

 

[malalla]

Yes i had many thoughts about this and its great but a improtant Q: will you be ready to pay 100$ on the iphone 3.0 SDK that you probably dont know how to use?

 

[babyJam]

ill be getting an iphone once my verizon contract is up.. so yeah this would something i would use def

 

[Darth]

Ok, ive just had a look, and here are the tools you would need:

2. Tools Checklist

Below is a list of items you’ll need (*starred items are required, the rest are nice-to-have’s):

• join the Apple iPhone Developer Program ($99) *
• get iPhone or iPod Touch *
• get an Intel-based Mac computer with Mac OS X 10.5.5,
• prepare a Non-Disclosure Agreement (here’s a sample) *
• download and install the latest version of the iPhone SDK if you don’t already have it.
• a spiral bound notebook*

Action: Load up on your required supplies.

Since i dont have $99 dollars just to make an app i think im out. But for anybody else interested who will spend there money, heres the good tutorial i found: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/08/11/how-to-create-your-first-iphone-application/

 

[-Jv-]

Let me add to this that you do need to pay to get your app in the appstore, EVEN if it's free.

But I'm totally in for this app, I have an iPod Touch too

 

[Darth]

Let me add to this that you do need to pay to get your app in the appstore, EVEN if it's free.

But I'm totally in for this app, I have an iPod Touch too

Ok, then, so lets say that you have made the app and it works, how would you go about posting it to the appstore?

 

[-Jv-]

Ok, then, so lets say that you have made the app and it works, how would you go about posting it to the appstore?

I wouldn't know because I don't have the SDK or a Mac I can run it on. That's right, the SDK is Mac only.

 

[Rellik]

well then the easiest (and cheapest) way to go is a web friendly version of the forums - ie:
m.edgegamers.org
with less flash/javascripting.
i think MOST web enabled phones don't have a problem with long pages. but inadequacies in javascript and flash.
for example. my phone is very web-capable. but i can't use the menu bar on the left. and can't change between the different tabs on peoples profiles.