Request / Suggestion Mobile App?

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  1. musicdude7432

    musicdude7432 Athion Member Athion Member

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    I understand that this suggestion may be a long shot, but with all of the app development software available these days, I think it might be a possibility. As much as I appreciate there being a beautifully functioning mobile site available now, I think creating a mobile app to keep us updated would be a good idea.
    Some of the functions of the app would include:
    -Fully integrated forum functionality (Maybe with some GUI improvements)
    -Notifications when there is news about the server, updates, changes, etc.
    -An Athion chat program similar to MineChat
    -Integrating the current Athion website's Conversation feature, but with more of a texting feeling and not an email
    -If other people think of ideas, don't be afraid to post in this thread!

    Thanks for reading,
    Music:athion small icon:
     
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  2. sycoinc

    sycoinc Athion Admin Athion Admin

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    Creating an app like this would take a while as it would need to be custom coded and designed around many frameworks. It wouldn't be cheap, could cost a minimum $10,000 if outsourced to a professional.

    There may be a simple version eventually available BUT it would mainly feed in new posts and news, videos and images for a mobile view without much interactive functionality.
     
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  3. Styx

    Styx Athion Member Athion Member

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    What I would love is a small app that just sends you notifications for when a new thread is posted. Don't think this would cost all that much to make. Opening the notification would take you to the forums within the app?
     
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    sycoinc Athion Admin Athion Admin

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    This can currently be done by downloading a free RSS reader and using the below link to see all new posts

    http://www.athion.net/community/forums/-/index.rss
     
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