I have AT&T / 8310 Curve. I tried to download it yesterday, and I got a message reading that it was not available for my phone. Damn you, iPhone. Dam you all to ****!
I've actually talked to Pandora about the inability to use their system with Blackberry, and they seem to think there aren't enough Berry users to warrant the effort. They said that they're working on building apps for "less complex" phones, and phones that have a larger user base (?!?!?).
I've actually talked to Pandora about the inability to use their system with Blackberry, and they seem to think there aren't enough Berry users to warrant the effort. They said that they're working on building apps for "less complex" phones, and phones that have a larger user base (?!?!?).
Wow thats pretty messed up, that they think there are not enough BB users . I wonder if its because the software for the less complex phones will cross multiple model platforms for the same companies.
The best way to show them there IS a need/want for a BB app is to let them know. I did just this a week or so ago. I emailed asking if there was an app (knowing there wasn't one) and got a reply the next day saying that no there was not but that my request would be noted.
It's such a simple thing to do a quick email to let them know we DO want a BB app and there IS a large userbase that would use it. I have free Sirius with my new Jeep but it will expire this winter I will likely not subscribe, having pandora would be tight!
I just wrote them a very kind email saying there are tons of us berry addicts out there who would be quite thrilled to have Pandora on our BB's. Maybe if enough of us write them, they will go for it! So get typing! lol
Well folks, unless they are giving me lip service, there seems to be some hope in the near future =). I'm just hoping that Pandora will support my 8320 and work with a WiFi-only connection before the new year. Maybe it could be a Christmas present to BlackBerry users? Here is an email I sent:
on 10/24/2008 07:04 PM John wrote:
Do Pandora currently support BlackBerry phones? If not, why? Thanks.
Hello John
Each version of Pandora software for a portable device needs to be separately developed. Software for PDA devices like Blackberrys require extensive testing before they can be certified by the carriers. Unfortunately that means delays before Pandora will be available on them. We are working on it. I don't know how long it will be. I hope not too long.
Thanks for writing. We love feedback and we read absolutely everything!
I would be inclined to believe it. It seems everyone who has sent an email has received the courtesy of a reply back in a short amount of time AND from a real person. This alone says they care about their service and users.
Here is a post from the Pandora blog regarding Blackberry support...I can't post URLs yet, but if you google "pandora blackberry" it's the second hit after this thread.
Posted by: Shaun McGinnes at October 27, 2008 10:43 AM
Hey Shaun -
I don't have an ETA for Pandora on the Blackberry, sorry. We'll get it live as soon as we can!
i thought berry tunes cost $20. has anyone actually used this ap (berry tunes) ? does it work well??
I'v had Berrytunes downloaded for about 3 weeks..no ones asked me for 20 bucks..but i like! you will enjoy it more if you know how to add stream... i dont know how