Major Additions - Announcing Forum Runner - vBulletin Android/iPhone/iPad App

Introducing Forum Runner for the iPhone/iPad/Android vBulletin!

Security Update - Version 1.7.5, Please Update Your Installation

http://www.forumrunner.com

What is Forum Runner?

Forum Runner is a vBulletin mod that allows your users to browse your forum using a native Android/iPhone/iPad client. This means faster access for those users since it only downloads the actual forum information rather than all the extraneous images that slow down the mobile connection.

Forum Runner now supports the iPad natively! Download the Forum Runner app once and support both iPhone and iPad versions in one universal app!

iOS 4 multitasking on the iPhone is fully supported by Forum Runner.

Forum Runner is FREE for forum owners to install, and takes less than 5 minutes. The client for the iPhone/iPad/Android costs 1.99$ which is LESS THAN THE COMPETITORS, and has more features. Please see the list below for full information on Forum Runner's features.

Forum Runner inherits all the security built into vBulletin, so users running Forum Runner will only be able to see the same forums and threads as they could using a regular browser.

Forum Runner Feature List

• Native Android/iPad/iPhone support
• iOS 4 multitasking support
• Browse your favorite forums in an easy-to-use-interface with multiple notification types (private message, subscription, etc)
• Fully customizable home screen with your favorite forums
• FREE PUSH NOTIFICATION SUPPORT : Get private message and subscribed thread updates from your favorite forums in the background!
• Poll updates (private messages/subscriptions) from favorites on home screen - shows you a summary of which forums you have new messages or subscriptions on!
• Graphical display of polls - view results and vote on polls
• Moderation tools for your moderators/admins (close/open thread, stick/unstick thread, move thread, delete posts, etc)
• Image attachment thumbnail and full size viewing from threads
• View a thread's image attachments in one convenient screen (much like the native iPhone "Photo" app)
• Save thread images to your iPhone/iPod touch library
• Fully searchable forums!
• Multi-quote support
• View embedded links without leaving the app, including YouTube videos
• Supports portrait AND landscape mode
• Full posting options (quote posts, start new thread, etc)
• Attach unlimited photos from your library (or take a photo from the camera and attach it)
• Full support for private messages and private message folders
• Full support for thread subscriptions - track your favorite threads and be updated via push when they have new posts!

Forum Runner currently supports vBulletin 3.6.x, 3.7.x, 3.8.x and 4.0.x. We are adding support for other mobile phones as well as forum software.

There is a Free version available in the iTunes App Store and Google Market as well which allows your users to try out Forum Runner before making a decision to buy it. It has all the features of the full version except that it does not have the ability to post threads and a few other differences which are outlined on http://www.forumrunner.com.

Some screen shots of Forum Runner running on various devices:

iPhone: Home Screen with customizable icons and notifications:



Push notification updates while outside the app:



Image attachment browser from a thread:



Fully searchable forums:



Full forum browsing:





How do I get the Forum Runner vBulletin Add-On?

You can download the latest version from vBulletin.org below. However if you download this version, you still need to register your forum on our directory list so it shows up in the iPhone/Android client. Please note that if you download the addon from vBulletin.org, you will need to download the unique sitekey.php file from http://www.forumrunner.com after you register your forum.

To register your forum, simply head over to http://www.forumrunner.com/?p=register. Full instructions to register your forum in the Forum Runner database are there. Once you register your forum, you can download the sitekey there. Simply place this file in the "forumrunner" directory that is created when you unarchive the add-on.

Also, there is a support forum located at: http://www.forumrunner.com/forum Please post up your ideas or any issues you have with the App there.

How can I get the Forum Runner iPhone Client?
Either search "Forum Runner" in the App Store on your iPhone, or click one of the links below:

Get Forum Runner Full Version from App Store

How can I get the Forum Runner Android Client?

Either search "Forum Runner" in the Google Market on your Android device, or click one of the links below:

Get Forum Runner Full Version from Google Market

[B][COLOR=Red][SIZE=3]BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE RIGHT VERSION FOR YOUR FORUM!
BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE RIGHT VERSION FOR YOUR FORUM!

This is the vBulletin 3.8.x thread. For other versions, look below.

Forum Runner for vBulletin 3.6.x
Forum Runner for vBulletin 3.7.x
Forum Runner for vBulletin 4.x

[ClemsonJeeper]

1.3.2 released, maintenance update including:

1.3.2
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* Fix some push notification issues
* Fix some searching issues

[ClemsonJeeper]

I forgot to post this up here, if you are using push notifications, you can now configure what push notifications you want to receive (private message, subscription) as well as configure what time during the day you want these notifications sent to you.

So if you don't want to be notified at 3AM that someone posted in a thread you are subscribed to, you can now specify which hours you want notifications sent to you!

You can do this by logging into the Push Notification manager at:

http://www.forumrunner.net/?p=push

and look at the bottom of the page. The settings are there.

[ClemsonJeeper]

1.3.3 has been released:

* Fix issues with "Cyb - Advanced Permissions Based on Post Count" add-on and posting new threads/replies/private messages
* Fix issue with thumbnail display when gd/gd2 is not installed, but imagemagick is
* Fix issue with forums with threads that haven't been updated in a while not showing up
* Fix issue with polling for updates from Home Page updating your last login time
* Add support for different configurable Google AdSense locations

[ClemsonJeeper]

iPhone App Version 1.1.4 has been submitted to Apple with the following changes:

* Add support for making subforums Favorite - to use, simply drill down to the subforum you wish to make a favorite, hit the "Action" button in the upper right corner, and choose "Add to Favorites"
* Added "Help" tab for online help - this will be updated as questions come in.
* Fix various UI Issues
* Add setting "Show Thread Preview" which will allow you to disable thread previews and display more threads per page
* Fix issue with people who declined push notifications just getting a black screen on launch

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.3.5 has been released:

* Fix a few more issues with Arabic forums
* Fix image thumbnail generation issues on forums without libgd/libgd2 installed

[christon26]

Originally Posted by ClemsonJeeper

You have a PM.

Regarding the photo galleries, we support photos as attachments or links from threads - support for the built in vBulletin galleries is almost done.

Do you use a third party gallery software?

Could I have a PM too please? I'd also like to know the cost of custom, plus I use Photopost Pro for my gallery

[ChopSuey]

lol wtf only 1 download? haha.

[David Bott]

For what it is worth. AVS Forum choose ForumRunner for our dedicated app. Here is the press release on it...

AVS Forum Goes Mobile with Free iPhone App

Rochester, NY, June 1, 2010 – AVS Forum, the premiere on-line community for home theater enthusiasts, is going mobile via a newly released iPhone application. The AVS Forum App is now available for download via Apple’s iTunes. Just search AVSFOURM.

“AVS Forum has always been about two things -- staying at the fore front of technology and fans of home theater sharing with one another. This new App makes those easier than ever. It is exciting for AVS Forum to provide a dedicated iPhone application to our increasingly mobile site members," stated AVS Forum representatives.

The application was developed for AVS Forum by End of Time Studios, LLC, producers of Forum Runner. AVS Forum chose the Forum Runner platform based on the features, the development support, and the custom programming capabilities needed for this unique environment. The free application will enable registered AVS Forum Members to:

• Search and post to the forums directly from the iPhone
• Receive push notices of subscribed threads and private messages
• Browse forums in an easy-to-use interface
• Fully customize their home screen with favorite forums
• View embedded links without leaving the application
• View pages in portrait or landscape mode (it’s all about widescreen!)
• Send attachments, taken from the built in camera or the image library

AVS Forum continues, "We envision news being brought instantly to the AVS community from AVS members who are attending trade shows such as CEDIA Expo, CES, or InfoCom. Users can see product release and new technology introductions as they happen. Everyone can benefit in some way from this mobile application." Support for the iPad and Android are also under development.

To visit the AVS Forum log on to www.avsforum.com. For more information about the AVS Forum contact press@avsforum.com.

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About AV Science Forum
AVSForum.com is the one of the largest and most active audio/video communities on the internet with over 2 million unique visitors a month over 850,000 registered members. The site, founded in 1995, offers its members and visitors education, support, and advice for anything used in the home for audio and video. Site sections also include the largest collection of DIY theaters photos on the net, member classifieds, and hardware and software reviews.

[scottct1]

We have been using a custom version of Forum Runner at SatelliteGuys for the last month now. Its a GREAT program with great support!

[ClemsonJeeper]

Originally Posted by ChopSuey

lol wtf only 1 download? haha.

Every time I update the add-on here it resets the download count.