PUSH Notification Apps [Archive]

zandrik

06-17-2009, 02:40 PM

I thought I'd start a thread of a list of apps that have PUSH enabled. I know of only one for now. Please add to the list as you find more PUSH enabled apps.

1. Textfree
2. Tap Tap Revenge 2.5
3. IM+

Thanks

Smokey

06-17-2009, 02:42 PM

does AIM have it enabled yet?

Lincoln

06-17-2009, 02:43 PM

I believe Tap Tap Revenge 2.5 has push notifications.

Silent Assassin

06-17-2009, 04:07 PM

does AIM have it enabled yet?

Not sure about AIM, but IM+ does..

Works like a charm too!

hotskate

06-17-2009, 04:11 PM

what does the push enable part do now/

styfle

06-17-2009, 04:28 PM

Are you sure about IM+
I just updated it two nights ago and all it did was give push email, not real push notifications. I don't see an update either.

Revs9k01

06-17-2009, 04:41 PM

Just tested IM+ Lite and did not find push working yet, it needs an update.

bwise05

06-17-2009, 05:11 PM

IM+ is submitted to the app store for approval.
AP Mobile is live with Push Notifications!

jarofclay73

06-17-2009, 07:09 PM

Yeah, AP Mobile is an easy way to get your Push Notifications setting to appear in Settings.

styfle

06-17-2009, 07:48 PM

I think the app "Hey Where Are You" has it as well.
Theres another one called pollen but it seems pointless for push.

trnsilver

06-17-2009, 08:52 PM

AIM & ETRADE Mobile both have it now. For AIM you have to turn off the "immediately" under what to do when it signs you off. You can do it for up to 24 hours, which means all you would have to do is click the app once per day to stay online. I set it on 30 minutes.

I don't see a "Push Notifications" setting in Settings. Could I be missing it? I'm on v1 but with 3.0 software...

FlwrPwer

06-17-2009, 08:58 PM

trnsilver

06-17-2009, 09:37 PM

That's what the push notifications are for AIM, I thought? I'm confused.

termleech

06-17-2009, 09:40 PM

No, the AIM App that developers are previewing (which I think expires tomorrow or Friday) has push. The AIM that is currently in the store doesn't yet have it enabled. The AIM that has push will show the IM on your phone in the same box as text messages do but it's actually from the IM app itself.

Hondamaker

06-17-2009, 09:43 PM

I don't see a "Push Notifications" setting in Settings. Could I be missing it? I'm on v1 but with 3.0 software...It appears after you install AP Mobile.

trnsilver

06-17-2009, 09:44 PM

ok ill install the AP mobile right now.

my bad on the aim

termleech

06-17-2009, 09:46 PM

The push notification appears in the settings when you install any app that has true push enabled. One of the other ones right available to everyone is the AP news. I imagine we'll see a bunch more online tomorrow.

jarofclay73

06-17-2009, 11:16 PM

Here's a list of apps that either are using push or will use push:

http://appadvice.com/applists/show/definitive-list-of-push-capable-apps

I've enabled AP Mobile but so far have not received a single breaking news push.

li2327

06-17-2009, 11:39 PM

Is there a timeline when push notification apps are going to start. Being avaliable?

styfle

06-17-2009, 11:45 PM

Is there a timeline when push notification apps are going to start. Being avaliable?
Push notification is already up and running. That link tells you the few that work now a few that will be coming as soon as it gets approved by apple.

blewis1984

06-18-2009, 12:24 AM

I have AP Mobile installed but I don't see anything in settings about Push Notifications. What gives?

Adam1389

06-18-2009, 12:31 AM

Open AP Mobile, and you have to accept push notifications

blewis1984

06-18-2009, 12:35 AM

Oh, awesome. Thanks.

Adam1389

06-18-2009, 12:36 AM

Just a note for those using IM +, Push isn't enabled for it yet, its waiting on Apple to approve. The update they released was some minor improvements.

hotskate

06-18-2009, 12:59 AM

i have the AIM beta and have it enabled and it shows up under notifications in setting tab. Etrade isnt doing it though

Sorcerer83

06-18-2009, 10:23 AM

Push working great on Quick Pigeon

just install

send your self a message to your own email

click one the yes or no

and the push note comes right to you super fast.

Great test app plus free to download

trnsilver

06-18-2009, 12:01 PM

What is Quick Pidgeon?

Sorcerer83

06-18-2009, 12:07 PM

Quick pigeon is like a yes or no answer IM system.

delivered by email to your contact,

they press yes or no and you get a push note answer.

done....

Silent Assassin

06-18-2009, 05:18 PM

I'm sorry, IM+ is still doing Push Emails.. I misread the question...

but... I just got this from Gizmodo

Push Notifications Are Supported; Push Apps Are Still Rare

While the iPhone can't multitask, Push Notifications get us halfway there. Apps like the new AIM will allow for IMs to pop up without actually being inside the AIM app. Games will allow player to player invites. But as of now, there's virtually nothing in the App Store that takes advantage of Push Notifications. So hang in there. The feature is officially here, but content hasn't arrived yet.

styfle

06-18-2009, 05:23 PM

Um is there anything in that last post we didn't know? Lol. Anyway, that pigen app crashes with exchange contacts so I can't use it.

jarofclay73

06-18-2009, 06:03 PM

Since I upgraded to 3.0 yesterday and update AP Mobile, I've only had one push notification. I'm wondering if AP Mobile is still in its testing stage?

styfle

06-18-2009, 07:00 PM

Since I upgraded to 3.0 yesterday and update AP Mobile, I've only had one push notification. I'm wondering if AP Mobile is still in its testing stage?
I dont think AP mobile isnt going to be pushing a lot. It just pushes BREAKING news.

Ohmster

06-18-2009, 11:08 PM

I've enabled AP Mobile but so far have not received a single breaking news push.

Got one last night! But not clear what for when I opened the app!

gotzaiPhone

06-18-2009, 11:29 PM

Got one last night! But not clear what for when I opened the app!

same here, no noise, just a badge, but then nothing in the app telling me what was "breaking news"...

trnsilver

06-19-2009, 12:29 AM

Yup, got one this morning from AP, that was it.

Shane Watson

06-19-2009, 03:11 AM

Do I need PUSH ability in all the apps? Can I not ask apps maker to put this facility in the apps? I heard apps creating people can modify the whole thing

styfle

06-19-2009, 05:49 AM

Do I need PUSH ability in all the apps? Can I not ask apps maker to put this facility in the apps? I heard apps creating people can modify the whole thing
I'm not sure exactly what the question is but if you dont want push notifications for a certain app, just turn them off.
Settings > Notifications >

jarofclay73

06-19-2009, 07:56 AM

I dont think AP mobile isnt going to be pushing a lot. It just pushes BREAKING news.

I know that. That's why I found it curious. I got a push for some forgettable news story. The ACTUAL breaking news about the dead pilot on the Continental Airlines flight never came through.

I'm sure there are kinks they're working out.

Cloverfield

06-20-2009, 07:03 PM

When will the App Store enable push? So when there is a new update to an app, we don't have to enter the app store to find out if there is an update...we'll just get a number pop up next to the app store button.

iPhoneMonster

06-20-2009, 07:12 PM

Why does tap tap need push?!?!? Also for some reason I never really liked that game. ;).

Hondamaker

06-20-2009, 07:21 PM

Cloverfield

06-20-2009, 07:49 PM

Automatically? Without ever pressing the App Store button???

Hondamaker

06-20-2009, 11:26 PM

Automatically? Without ever pressing the App Store button???
Yeah, swear to God.

KevinJD

06-21-2009, 02:07 AM

Automatically? Without ever pressing the App Store button???

I think this occurs when you have "fetch" set to 15 minutes/30 minutes/hourly instead of manually...

styfle

06-21-2009, 02:41 AM

Why does tap tap need push?!?!? Also for some reason I never really liked that game. ;).
Because TapTap has been the leader in everything since the iphone came out. It was one of the first full featured, original (even though it isnt 100% original) iphone game back in 1.1.x. In 2.0 it released the day the appstore came out with 2.0, and now with 3.0 it was the first to get push notifications.
I kinda feel like its THE original iphone app.

jptolife

06-21-2009, 12:26 PM

Yeah, swear to God.

It also happens when you connect it to iTunes and sync it, the apps that need to be updated show in the icon on the phone. That might be what's happening.

JoHnOfDaDeAd

06-22-2009, 09:31 PM

Ok AIM was updated today, but push isn't working properly. Anyone have the same problem?

Naylor07

06-22-2009, 09:40 PM

BeeJive Just went live with a new version that has push notifications for chat.

JoHnOfDaDeAd

06-22-2009, 09:44 PM

I thought it was under review?

And it is $10 too:/ What's so good about it? Did you try AIM yet?

Naylor07

06-22-2009, 09:48 PM

Nope, it went live tonight.

BeeJives interface and ease of use makes it one of the best chat clients out there. I have been using it on various devices through the life of the chat client. You really won't be disappointed, plus it used to be 15 ( I paid 30 for it on my blackberry).

I have not tried the new aim.

JoHnOfDaDeAd

06-22-2009, 09:52 PM

WOW.

I just took the jump for the $10 pricetag. Looks great. Do I have to enable Push?

Naylor07

06-22-2009, 10:01 PM

It should prompt you and say something like, "beejive would like to send you push notifications."

JoHnOfDaDeAd

06-22-2009, 10:03 PM

Ok I did, but it is still not working. Anyone have ideas of what is wrong?

Naylor07

06-22-2009, 10:05 PM

Explain what is not working (more explanation will help)

JoHnOfDaDeAd

06-22-2009, 10:06 PM

Well I am not getting any push notifications:p

IphoneTony

06-22-2009, 10:07 PM

aim is working

FlwrPwer

06-22-2009, 10:43 PM

aim is working

The new update for AIM enables push? Even the free version?

JoHnOfDaDeAd

06-22-2009, 10:48 PM

The new update for AIM enables push? Even the free version?

Yes it does. Just got it working.

FlwrPwer

06-22-2009, 10:50 PM

Yes it does. Just got it working.

Thanks for the response, but I answered my own question. hehehe :)

Got it working. This is awesome!!! No more SMS messages!

evolution83

06-22-2009, 10:59 PM

Yahoo! IM needs to enable Push already. They have been the slowest to even produce an iPhone app and now they're taking their sweet time with 3.0 push.

beautifulliar

06-23-2009, 04:42 AM

AIM should allow you to log in using several accounts at the same time.

Kaptain

06-23-2009, 02:24 PM

The new update for AIM enables push? Even the free version?

Yep - just downloaded the free one to confirm. Push works like a champ

badge

06-23-2009, 03:54 PM

Anyone know when they might relese the IM+ 3.1 i want push

psylichon

06-23-2009, 04:03 PM

Ok, I may actually AIM again. :)

I'm psylichon on there as well if anyone ever needs to reach me. (dear lord what am I doing...)

jarofclay73

06-30-2009, 09:32 PM

AntonChigurh

06-30-2009, 09:50 PM

Does having push notifications on drain anyone else's battery more noticeably?

jarofclay73

06-30-2009, 10:14 PM

Does having push notifications on drain anyone else's battery more noticeably?

Aside from instant messaging more, I haven't noticed a decrease in battery life. But, that's just me.

FlwrPwer

06-30-2009, 10:15 PM

Aside from instant messaging more, I haven't noticed a decrease in battery life. But, that's just me.

My battery drains faster, but I think that's cause I IM more....I'm addicted to instant messaging!!!!

jarofclay73

07-01-2009, 03:35 PM

eBuddy just released an IM app that supports push and it's FREE. It works with MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AIM, Facebook Chat, Google Talk and ICQ.

The downside about this app is that you need to register another username and password to use the app.

Here's the iTunes link: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=320087242&mt=8

Just tried it out. Push is just about unusable on this app because when you log out, it will only keep you logged in for 30 minutes. If you aren't logged on, push doesn't work. It's a nice interface though. Colorful and bubbly. Too bad it's not worth it even for free.

AIM keeps you logged on for 24 hours at a time.

evolution83

07-01-2009, 04:31 PM

I hear Beejive is working on keeping you logged in for more than 24 hours

The reviews on eBuddy aren't all that great because people are complaining about the 30 minute time limit.

Fail

lambofgodgamer

07-19-2009, 04:53 PM

Trapster - shows where you cops are!
AIM - pUsh IM

-Frank
Appstore: Audience App (itms://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=321933829&mt=8&s=143441)

evolution83

07-22-2009, 11:36 PM

Can anyone explain to me, WHY when using AIM for iPhone, does it take a few seconds for a message to send? It just says "sending" as if I was using SMS. I hate that, it makes me not want to use it.

flabyboy

07-23-2009, 11:29 AM

Trapster - shows where you cops are!
AIM - pUsh IM

-Frank
Appstore: Audience App (itms://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=321933829&mt=8&s=143441)

Trapster. I would use this if my GPS worked reliably.

beautifulliar

07-28-2009, 06:35 PM

Push is one of the best new features on the iPhone. I use push a lot :)

I wonder if they will charge for push in the future. I noticed that this month I'm going to use under 500 texts. Before I usually went over the 1,500 texts because of all the IM's from AIM/Yahoo, now with push I might be able to downgrade my plan and save a little money due to push.

trnsilver

07-30-2009, 10:32 AM

no way they charge for push. that's what we're paying so much for data and the service for.

apps that I use that have push: aim, yahoo im, sports tap, trapster, ap

evolution83

07-30-2009, 11:13 AM

AIM is such a crappy program for iPhone. It crashes way too much and is slow to load. I'll just stick with Beejive, at least it works properly.

MaverickC17

07-31-2009, 09:33 PM

iCam is a great way to view your web-cams on your iPhone. Now with an in App $.99 purchase you get motion detection PUSH notifications. The free PC or MAC software will send a PUSH notification to your iPhone when motion is detected. You can turn PUSH notifications on or off from the iPhone App and also adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection from within the App. You can view up to 4 cams at a time. Just set a user name and password in the PC and/or MAC software, enter the same user name and password in the iPhone App and that's it. Your web-cams will appear.