Possibly getting an App

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Re: Possibly getting an App

Post by palilogy » 11 Jun 2018, 15:31

I love hearing about the possibility of adding an app =)
I think that would really help with the community boards and along with website ease.
Looking forward to it!!

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Post by ms07 » 19 Jun 2018, 21:50

When I first joined, I immediately searched for an app in the app store. Making an app is a great idea!

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Post by pixiequeer » 03 Aug 2018, 17:05

As a new user, I am wondering the same. I only have an Android phone, as I had to pawn my laptop a few months ago. Typing reviews on my phone, as well as in popular forums, is hell and makes my keyboard lag. Overall, I will say this website is not so friendly to strictly mobile users, and I would love to make more use of the forums, but only being on an Android phone almost makes that impossible. I submitted a review today and it took over an hour to type simply because of the laggy interface on a mobile device's keyboard.

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Post by ultraboss » 09 Sep 2018, 04:46

Having an app is a great idea because navigation would be easier if there was an app... guess we need an app :wink:

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Post by Jennifer Fernandez » 09 Sep 2018, 16:08

I agree with you. An app would be great. Also, I would add the site needs to be updated. It still looks like a 90's forum. Maybe some new designs would make thing a little bit easier.
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Post by Juliar252 » 24 Sep 2018, 18:42

I agree completely! An app would make this way more convenient and might attract a wider audience. It would be especially cool if the app had scanning technology so books could be added to your bookshelf by scanning the barcode or cover page.

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