Blaq for BlackBerry PlayBook 1.8 now available!

Written by Jerome Carty on May 1, 2012 in App Updates, Updates - 2 Comments

**UPDATE** Version 1.8.1 was released, fixing the removal of ‘Maximize Web View’, as well as issues with launching the application.

We’re happy to announce Blaq for BlackBerry® PlayBook™ 1.8. This is going to be a good one. Hope you guys enjoy it!

What’s new?

• Threaded direct messages – See messages in the convo format you’re used to
• Muting - Mute users, clients (e.g. GetGlue, twitterfeed) and hashtags
• Tweet from multiple accounts at once – tap the avatar next to the compose area to select accounts to tweet from
• Go to user (Swipe down, blue dude)
• Adjustable font size for tweet compose
• Portrait list view
• Portrait search view
• Shows if user is following current user on the tweet card
• Hashtags are automatically appended to replies
• Tweet card hides compose after tweet is sent
• “Tweet from @user” when copying tweet
• Change the location of trending topics

Bug Fixes

• Unwanted retweets show for users which this is disabled for
• Tweets on tweet card show for retweeter and not original tweeter
• Can’t click on links in lists
• Links, hashtags and user mentions are not clickable in tweet on top of the tweet card
• DM icon shows as new when new DM is sent
• Twitter photos streaming in do not open in-line
• When in search mode, top compose bar doesn’t collapse when tweet card is thrown away
• Placeholder avatar loads when avatar cannot load
• Search list overlaps options menu
• Search results always show “Moments ago” instead of true time
• Profile doesn’t show when there is no convo or link
• Tweet card issues
• Search UI bugs

As always, if you have an issue, leave a comment, mention @Blaq or @KisaiLabs on Twitter or send us an email.