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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Robb M.
Hi, we are well aware of Tapatalk, however we have decided not to install it in our sites because it demands users pay a fee if they want to actually interact with their community. We have made it our number 1 priority to provide our own mobile application which will work across platforms and not charge users a fee to post.

I don't have a definite timeframe on this project, but I can assure you it is of the highest priority, we are getting requests like this one in almost every forum.

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I don't believe that is 100% accurate. Yeah, they will have to pay to use Tapatalk to interact but members will still be able to use their current means of mobile connection. I have tapa on my site, MMACrypt.com and I can connect either via Tapa or the internet browser on my phone, doesn't matter which one I use. The browser side I use for more admin type of stuff while I surf via Tapa.

And I don't mean to be pushy on this, I just want to make sure you have all the info. I was also sent an email that stated you guys are still running 3.5 which might make this all invalid since tapa starts at 3.6. But in any case, it is a great product, I wish I had a little stock in it.

There is also another one out there that I haven't install yet but I still need to play with and see how it works. I don't even remember what it's called but I'll play with it down the road.
 
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Old May 29, 2011 | 03:50 AM
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A plea for iOS app or HTML5

Hello site admins,

Why does NAM not have an enhanced experience for iOS? consider that MINI themselves figured out most MINI owners also own iOS devices... Mini2.com has an app... Currentl that means I navigate NAM mostly via RSS, which is a loss to site owners as I see less of your ads/surrounding content...

Hope to hear this is in the works!
 
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Old May 29, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by isthar
Hello site admins,

Why does NAM not have an enhanced experience for iOS? consider that MINI themselves figured out most MINI owners also own iOS devices... Mini2.com has an app... Currentl that means I navigate NAM mostly via RSS, which is a loss to site owners as I see less of your ads/surrounding content...

Hope to hear this is in the works!
This is in the works, sort of. The tech support team is working on a mobile version of the site; however we are currently on vBulletin 3.5 and we need to be at least on 3.8 for that to happen. There are a lot of custom features that need to be updated with updating our vBulletin; and those features are currently being tested and updated to make sure everything works for everyone and then we will be updating and adding several features including a better mobile browsing experience. I don't have dates yet, but I do anticipate this summer being quite busy.
 
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Old May 29, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Motor On
This is in the works, sort of. The tech support team is working on a mobile version of the site; however we are currently on vBulletin 3.5 and we need to be at least on 3.8 for that to happen.
Ironically NAM is owned by Internet Brands Inc., which also owns the vBulletin software.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 08:47 AM
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+1 for this.

I like and use Tapatalk, FWIW.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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Android app too, please!! =)
 
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Motor On
we are currently on vBulletin 3.5 and we need to be at least on 3.8 for that to happen.
According to the update announcement from last Friday, and verified by looking at the source for a page, NAM is currently on 3.8.7.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by alwzopn
+1 for this.

I like and use Tapatalk, FWIW.
+1, tapatalk is great.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Tapatalk support? Any hope of NAM using it?

I just purchased Tapatalk for iPhone.

It's a popular app and I really like its integration, but would be very happy if NAM could be found there.

Any chance that will happen?

 
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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I wish
 
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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Would be nice. Safari on my iTouch is not quite as convenient.

I know the "other" guys support TapaTalk, you'd think NAM would be quick to do it!
 
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Just out of curiosity, who are the "other" guys?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Thread merged with already existing thread on this topic. Bottom line, it's in the works.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MLPearson79
Thread merged with already existing thread on this topic. Bottom line, it's in the works.
Thanks for merging my question - very cool you guys have it enabled!

I will be testing it tonite - nice work.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Number Six
Thanks for merging my question - very cool you guys have it enabled!

I will be testing it tonite - nice work.
He said "it's in the works". I take that to mean that the feature isn't there yet.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by TiggerGTO
He said "it's in the works". I take that to mean that the feature isn't there yet.
Thanks - my reply was based on the topic title saying it was "enabled", but realize that it may not be working today.

Still - it's great news.

 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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In the meantime you can use the Archive link https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...cooper-forums/ It's the whole forum content wise minus the photos, so the lighter platform can make it easier to read and load NAM on a phone.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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Just thought I'd check in and see how the progress is going with tapatalk. I've checked it a few times and cannot find NAM yet and was a afraid that maybe I was just missing it.

Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 11:55 PM
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Another bump for tap talk, I use it elsewhere and would love to see NAM be supported!!!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 06:33 AM
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iOS and other mobile support via ForumRunner

I'd love to be able to troll NAM via my iPad.

http://www.forumrunner.net/?p=register
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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I'll check with our Tech Guys as far as forum runner goes, I know some of the mobile apps they've looked into have raised concerns with compatibility and site security.

In the meantime if the regular site isn't fun to view, you can use the "Archive" link at the bottom of every page, and access the whole forum in text only mode.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 04:04 AM
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I also use Tapatalk and Proboards. Either of those would be great for Android and iPhone.

Thanks,

Jzen
 
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 04:14 AM
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tapatalk coming

Just adding my lil bump to the thread so that I will be notified when the activation happens.

Very glad to hear this, btw!

Jzen
 
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 05:26 AM
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Jzen, have you used either of those here? I noticed most (all?) apps like this require the forum owners to enable support.
 
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