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: iPhone App recommendation


busterswt
Dec 31st, 11, 08:47 PM
So I just hit the site in the browser on my iPhone, and was notified via popup about an app that could be used to view the site instead. I paid for and downloaded the app, Tapatalk, only find that the forum isn't listed there. Further research here shows that AutoGuide is the app that I should have bought. Is there a reason why users are directed to the wrong app when hitting the site via mobile app, or am I missing something? Thanks!

69-Pace
Dec 31st, 11, 08:52 PM
Don't know, it never happened to me. I was never redirected to the app store from this site on my iPhone. I downloaded AutoGuide without any reference other then its the logo at the bottom of all the pages here.

busterswt
Dec 31st, 11, 08:58 PM
Just to double-check, I cleared my cookies in Safari on the phone, hit http://www.camaros.net/, and got the following:

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee112/busterswt/1967%20Camaro%20Restoration/0d7b886a.jpg

69-Pace
Dec 31st, 11, 09:46 PM
most likely paid advertising. Does "TapATalk" load this forum?

busterswt
Jan 1st, 12, 07:41 AM
Unfortunately, not from what I can tell.

DjD
Jan 1st, 12, 09:03 AM
The autoforums folks don't keep the moderators updated on changes very well so I have nothing official on this. I did look into Tapatalk and it apears to be legitimate. Site owners register with tapatalk for free and users buy their app. Once you have a tapatalk account on your phone you have access to all the tapatalk registered forums on the net including facebook. This is different than the Autoguide app that lists all their forums, you have to use the app and search.

I'll ask for more info on it but don't expect to hear from anyone till at least Tuesday. The AF folks are a M-F 8-5 type!

dmaita
Jan 1st, 12, 09:19 AM
Same thing happened to me last week. I purchased Tapatalk and found it is not supported. :angry:

Melrose RS
Jan 1st, 12, 09:48 AM
Does Tapatalk allow you to access the Hot Rodders or HAMB forums? Just curious because Autoguide does not.

davidpozzi
Jan 1st, 12, 11:58 AM
I just found the H.A.M.B. on Tapatalk. You must search using the periods between letters.
Tapatalk wont work here; PT.com, Lateral G. The Autoforums app is obviously a name branded version of Tapatalk but is Autoforums only. Now PT.com has their own app.
It seems we are taking a step backwards having a specific app for every forum. It would be better to have a mobile version of a forum viewable in a regular browser. Multiple forum apps are not progress in my opinion. I feel we are being restricted & controlled.

DjD
Jan 1st, 12, 12:04 PM
Tapatalk works with other software the site uses to increase revenue. The AutoGuide app only works on autoguide (autoforum sites) Tapatalk will work with any forum site willing to install it and it's free to the site owner. That seems like a bonus feature to someone like David who visits sites owned by many different factions. It's just a matter of site owners opting in!

busterswt
Jan 1st, 12, 05:37 PM
Dennis - Thanks for the update. I look forward to seeing what they say. I only frequent this site and nastyz28.com, and neither are listed in the directory within Tapatalk. It's unfortunate you have to buy the app *before* you can see what forums are listed.

What pisses me off though, is having bought it only to find camaros.net isn't listed. Not that $2.99 is a big deal, but I don't feel like shelling out another $2.99 to get what was supposedly supported in the first place.

Pro-Street69Camaro468
Jan 2nd, 12, 06:47 AM
Can I get this on my flip phone.....

DjD
Jan 3rd, 12, 02:38 PM
I was told they are going to add the site to taptalk...

JR67RS
Jan 3rd, 12, 04:33 PM
How about crackberry

DjD
Jan 3rd, 12, 05:13 PM
How about crackberry

It's available but you have to buy a new phone! ;)

cluxford
Jan 3rd, 12, 10:06 PM
I use Tapatalk for a few other forums I'm on, I will say it's OK but far from great. As Dennis said a mobile web version of the site would be great, it's usually http:///m.(then the rest of the normal URL) and it shrinks the fully functional site into a mobile version of itself. Much better in my view

JR67RS
Jan 4th, 12, 03:46 AM
It's available but you have to buy a new phone! ;)
You know it:thumbsup:

Vintage 68
Jan 4th, 12, 08:50 AM
Wife surprised me with new iPhone for Christmas - and of course I fell for the 'Tapa-whatever' ap also ... :sad:
That's okay - just one of about 6 aps I've loaded that are useless so far :o
Actually - the "Flashlight" ap is the only one I've found r-e-a-l-l-y useful so far :D

Any idea when the site intends to 'switch' or add TC to 'tap' :confused:

DjD
Jan 4th, 12, 09:01 AM
Wife surprised me with new iPhone for Christmas - and of course I fell for the 'Tapa-whatever' ap also ... :sad:
That's okay - just one of about 6 aps I've loaded that are useless so far :o
Actually - the "Flashlight" ap is the only one I've found r-e-a-l-l-y useful so far :D

Any idea when the site intends to 'switch' or add TC to 'tap' :confused:

At our age the flashlight ap comes in handy for those late night visits to the restroom. You just have to make sure you don't drop the phone at the wrong time! :D

The mods and I get told a change request was made and from there it's easier to predict earthquakes than it is when the request will be processed....

Vintage 68
Jan 4th, 12, 09:53 AM
...You just have to make sure you don't drop the phone at the wrong time! :D

... it's easier to predict earthquakes than it is when the request will be processed....

Oh, I bought the "Zip-Lock" bag ap for mine - now it's waterproof :thumbsup:

So you're saying sometime within the next 50~80 years then ... :p

Administrator
Jan 5th, 12, 12:11 PM
... 'switch' or add TC to 'tap' :confused:

TC has been added to Tapatalk as well :) :beers:

dmaita
Jan 6th, 12, 07:09 AM
I still can't find TC. Have searched for Team Camaro, TC, TeamCamaro, etc. am I doing something wrong?

Administrator
Jan 10th, 12, 09:44 AM
Hi Dave, were you able to locate it now? Please let me know :)

vjp819
Jan 10th, 12, 10:14 AM
maybe i'm not understanding completely the topic, or why it is that some posters can't connect to TC on their phone. I have iphone4 and all i ever did was sync the phone to my computer, so all my favorites just downloaded to my phone. i usually just go to favorites and touch the TC shortcut and the normal webpage comes up on the safari browser just as it does on the computer.

busterswt
Jan 10th, 12, 03:29 PM
No luck here, either.

V.J. - The issue isn't that we can't load TC from an iPhone, it's that when browsing the site via mobile phone (such as an iPhone) you're prompted that the site is available via a third-party app called 'tapatalk'. Once loaded, you can't find the site. Not a big deal if the app were free, but it's not.

I don't mind loading the site from Safari on the phone, but it can be a PITA to use quickly.

vjp819
Jan 10th, 12, 03:34 PM
ok i must have refused that download if it ever popped up, and it hasn't asked me again, because i don't get that popup when i connect to TC.

twalker
Jan 19th, 12, 04:09 PM
Very frustrating. Angry. Just decided to buy the tapatalk app because when i browsed to TC i was aways promted on my ipad. Only to find out ne that i paid 3 and this site doesnt exist there.

Moderator? What is TC doing about this? I want my money back.

DjD
Jan 19th, 12, 04:15 PM
Hi Dave, were you able to locate it now? Please let me know :)

Very frustrating. Angry. Just decided to buy the tapatalk app because when i browsed to TC i was aways promted on my ipad. Only to find out ne that i paid 3 and this site doesnt exist there.

Moderator? What is TC doing about this? I want my money back.

Contact "Administrator" by PM, the person behind the account is on the AutoForums payrole and can speak for the company!

Administrator
Jan 20th, 12, 01:02 PM
Very frustrating. Angry. Just decided to buy the tapatalk app because when i browsed to TC i was aways promted on my ipad. Only to find out ne that i paid 3 and this site doesnt exist there.

Moderator? What is TC doing about this? I want my money back.

The site should be listed in Tapatalk and it was just confirmed. :) :beers:

twalker
Jan 21st, 12, 09:16 PM
Thanks, i'm typing is message using tapatalk. I'm happy again! :-)

Thanks guys. No question this is the best first gen camaro site


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