Apps or browser

sak-collector · **on:** January 10, 2013, 10:48:22 AM

I would like to know whether you prefer apps or a browser on your tablet or phone?

On my iPhone I think I prefer apps for news sites and forum browsing just because the format seems easier to see on a small screen.

On my ipad I am starting to view more (like this forum) because the screen is bigger and I think it looks better than tapatalk.

I have heard some people say that they won't use apps at all because of the permissions some of them use.

So, apps or browser and why?

Whoey · **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2013, 10:53:40 AM

I'm all browser, but mainly because I only use this site on my PC, not my tablet or phone.

enki_ck · **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2013, 12:59:55 PM

App on forum, tapatalk. When I need to see a quote or something like it I open it in a browser. Everything else I use the browser.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2013, 02:06:49 PM

Browser if I have to use the phone (but prefer PC/laptop whenever possible). I have tried tapatalk and don't like it at all

stealth007s · **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2013, 07:03:36 PM

I really do like the Tapatalk app myself. I don't like the image posting methods used on the browser format. They're not bad methods (Photobucket or Flickr), just not one I prefer. I like how I can just take a picture with my phone and upload directly to Tapatalk and not hooking up my camera to the computer then transfer to Flickr then to here

way to much work IMO

Anyone have a simpler method for this? I'm all ears

Are we only discussing the Tapatalk app vs the browser or just apps/ browsers in general? If the latter, I am an app fan

nuphoria · **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2013, 07:18:07 PM

Didn't fancy Tapatalk myself, so use the browser (Mercury) on my iPhone when I need to. Otherwise I'm on laptop.

sak-collector · **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2013, 09:51:22 PM

Quote from: stealth007s on January 10, 2013, 07:03:36 PM

I really do like the Tapatalk app myself. I don't like the image posting methods used on the browser format. They're not bad methods (Photobucket or Flickr), just not one I prefer. I like how I can just take a picture with my phone and upload directly to Tapatalk and not hooking up my camera to the computer then transfer to Flickr then to here way to much work IMO Anyone have a simpler method for this? I'm all ears

Are we only discussing the Tapatalk app vs the browser or just apps/ browsers in general? If the latter, I am an app fan

Just apps in general.

bendbig · **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2013, 02:18:10 AM

I like the browser on my tablet for most things, but there is some good apps for quick reference. I have started using the browser on my phone more then my apps, but I don't use my phone for work like alot of folks.

Steinar · **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2013, 11:13:11 PM

I use a browser, both on phone and conventional computer. Tapatalk feels... Well, I don't like it.

(And why go through Flickr even if you're using a browser? Just upload the files directly to the forum. Press "Attachments and other options" below the text editing area, and you'll get an image upload thingie.)

stealth007s · **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2013, 11:20:15 PM

Quote from: Steinar on January 11, 2013, 11:13:11 PM

I use a browser, both on phone and conventional computer. Tapatalk feels... Well, I don't like it.

(And why go through Flickr even if you're using a browser? Just upload the files directly to the forum. Press "Attachments and other options" below the text editing area, and you'll get an image upload thingie.)

Never noticed that before

That's way more convenient than Flickr

I still have the minor headache of shooting then hooking up to the computer though.

Steinar · **Reply #10 on:** January 11, 2013, 11:23:59 PM

Quote from: stealth007s on January 11, 2013, 11:20:15 PM

I still have the minor headache of shooting then hooking up to the computer though.

Yeah, that's a valid point. I actually usually just mail stuff to myself from the phone to transfer between phone and computer. I'm lazy...

stealth007s · **Reply #11 on:** January 11, 2013, 11:28:57 PM

I should get the wifi remote for my Rebel. That may fix(?) my issue there

If I hook the camera up while I'm shooting, the camera will transfer the image immediately

Still pulling out all the equipment to do one or two images

I ~~like~~ LOVE convenience!¡!

Steinar · **Reply #12 on:** January 11, 2013, 11:47:02 PM

Convenience is one of the reasons we like multitools, isn't it?

stealth007s · **Reply #13 on:** January 11, 2013, 11:55:34 PM

But of course!¡!

Buzzbait · **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2013, 03:27:45 AM

I'm an app fan. I prefer apps in general, and see them as the future of computing. For forum browsing, I absolutely adore Tapatalk.

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Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #15 on:** January 12, 2013, 08:18:02 AM

It depends on the app. I've come to despise Tapatalk, actually. I hate the way it works.

That said, I'm also going to try Mercury on my iphone, because I'm getting sick and smurfing tired of waiting for Mobile Safari to reload the page every single time I change tabs!

prime77 · **Reply #16 on:** January 12, 2013, 09:29:37 AM

I really like the atomic app for browsing. Using it right now.

legtu · **Reply #17 on:** January 12, 2013, 05:03:31 PM

i've always been a browser person. just like the others, i just don't like the 'feel' of some of the apps.

stealth007s · **Reply #18 on:** January 13, 2013, 04:55:57 AM

Quote from: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on January 12, 2013, 08:18:02 AM

It depends on the app. I've come to despise Tapatalk, actually. I hate the way it works.

That said, I'm also going to try Mercury on my iphone, because I'm getting sick and smurfing tired of waiting for Mobile Safari to reload the page every single time I change tabs!

Let us know how it works HD

JAfromMn · **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2013, 05:27:19 AM

Anyone know a good app like tapatalk for my Nokia 820. Its a windows 8 phone. I always just use the browser.

ryan1835 · **Reply #20 on:** January 13, 2013, 09:20:49 AM

I normally prefer to use the browser

nuphoria · **Reply #21 on:** January 13, 2013, 03:31:43 PM

Quote from: stealth007s on January 13, 2013, 04:55:57 AM

Quote from: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on January 12, 2013, 08:18:02 AM
It depends on the app. I've come to despise Tapatalk, actually. I hate the way it works.

That said, I'm also going to try Mercury on my iphone, because I'm getting sick and smurfing tired of waiting for Mobile Safari to reload the page every single time I change tabs!

Let us know how it works HD

Safari's awful.... having no probs at all with Mercury on mine. Happy I switched from Atomic too, which is also very good in comparison.

Buzzbait · **Reply #22 on:** January 14, 2013, 06:10:37 PM

For you Android tablet users, Tapatalk HD has now hit the Play Store

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Mimifred · **Reply #23 on:** January 21, 2013, 10:48:35 PM

Trying tapatalk 2 on my iphone right know.

I find it very Nice To Read forums, for the rest, I find mobile safari to be more than sufficient.

stealth007s · **Reply #24 on:** January 21, 2013, 10:51:00 PM

I don't care for the Tapatalk as much as I do a browser but I tend to go to Tapatalk for posting images

On the Safari thing; I don't use it much on my iPhone, so it doesn't bother me much

derekmac · **Reply #25 on:** January 21, 2013, 11:32:42 PM

While browsing on my phone I much prefer Tapatalk.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Wootz · **Reply #26 on:** January 21, 2013, 11:59:49 PM

Quote from: derekmac on January 21, 2013, 11:32:42 PM

While browsing on my phone I much prefer Tapatalk.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

+1

How is the newest version II ? (I hate updating if old one works fine and used to it)

derekmac · **Reply #27 on:** January 22, 2013, 12:03:59 AM

I haven't had any problems with it at all. I don't think there are any "oh wow" upgrades, but it works well.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #28 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:45:27 AM

I use Tapa talk for all my mobile forum needs. I also have the eBay and YouTube apps, Wired news, End gadget and Discovery News apps but for general web surfing I use the guilty in browser, which is Chrome on my Nexus 7.

Def

Sent from my Nexus 7 digital multitool

PTRSAK · **Reply #29 on:** January 22, 2013, 03:25:41 AM

I use apps for quite a few things, but often find that there is some functionality that they just don't have and need to go to the browser.
Like, for example, paying for multiple items from a single eBay vendor in one transaction (how hard can that be?) and you even have to force it to the "classic" site not m.ebay.com.

Browser of choice... Dolphin on my Samsung Galaxy S3.

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