Comments on: LinkedIn for BlackBerry Review: What to Expect From Version 1.0

By: Pr

Pr — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:15:00 +0000

Still three big problems making the app unusable (still!)
1. Launching the app automatically initiates polling for status updates and contact changes. Unfortunately, this stalls the UI on the blackberry, so access to remainder of the app is stalled until the polling is complete. Active users give up at this point.

2. Too many “LinkedIn” interface build-outs…which clutters up the contact UI for email/text. Linkedin is a network, not an email replacement – and usability will make it a priority for users, rather than deep device integration.

3. Battery drain still an issue, because of over-polling in the background!

Linkedin App developers – get in touch if you want some mobile service UI pointers!

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By: Duncan Leung

Duncan Leung — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:23:39 +0000

These were the two main gripes that I had about this app as well.

By: Duncan Leung

Duncan Leung — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:23:39 +0000

These were the two main gripes that I had about this app as well.

By: imkdd

imkdd — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:05:35 +0000

Doesn't support the Storm, but from the comments I'm seeing I think I'd wait for the next dot release anyway.

By: jeffawa

jeffawa — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:51:38 +0000

While I like the new app, I confirm the battery drain with this app. So serious that I needed to delete. Hopefully 1.1 will fix battery and shut down issue.

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LinkedIn for BlackBerry App: Review and Verdict : Online Social Media — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:20:42 +0000

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By: jeffrutledge

jeffrutledge — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 02:37:19 +0000

I echo the comment regarding battery drain. When I go to bed, my 9700 usually has approximately 40% remaining give-or-take. It varies, but that's usually after 17-18 hours of use.

After installing the LinkedIn application, I was below 10% by dinner. This was the case for about a week. As mentioned, there's no way to shut it down. After removing the application, the battery levels went back to normal instantly.

By: Kyle McInnes

Kyle McInnes — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 01:49:37 +0000

I have so many beta/1.0 apps (socialscope, xobni, Tungle) running right now that it's difficult to point the battery drain finger at LinkedIn, but that's common with first version apps. Also, agree about background option.

By: Kyle McInnes

Kyle McInnes — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 01:45:32 +0000

Update since writing the review: The message finally did come through, much longer after it was sent. It seems the app doesn't take advantage of any push APIs.

By: papped

papped — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:12 +0000

Think they need to change 2 main things before people actually want to use it.
1) This app is causing a pretty decent battery drain even when it shouldn't really be doing anything.
2) Unable to remove it as a background running application. This isn't desirable for everyone…