APPICS Pre-launch! Testing the Beta App With My Cat Wix!
My first test of the APPICS App- very excited to be invited to test it. My cat Wix, ...
... who gave birth to 3 kittens last month, looking fierce. She’s been a great mother!
Powered by APPICS - visit us at appics.com
That was how my post posted to Steemit. Will APPICS always post to Steemit or is this just in the test phase? One of the reasons I don't post on DaPPS more with differing kinds of content is because we try to put out one quality post a day (and that means more than 1 photo with text!)..
The power of Steem blockchain is in its Apps. As we know, Steemit.com is an old-looking unfriendly user interface! It was never intended to be the main show -- the Applications (Dapps) that come onto the blockchain are what we are all here for! Apps like Dtube, Dlive, Utopian.io, and soon APPICS!!
However, let it be known that I have an Instagram habit and that I love this type of sharing, but just don't want it going to my Steemit feed (that's my blog!)...
So what has it been like testing APPICS?
Here's what it's been like so far:
First I had to download the Test Flight App, then Appics App from the App Store
It feels really good to be able to post to the blockchain and USE Steem from my IPhone (I know there are Phone Apps out there, but this is the only one I've used.)
Yes, this App is in Beta and by invitation only. I have heard that if you want to test it too, you can go to their Telegram page and make a request. There are quite a few people on there and it seems they're inviting them in waves so make a request if you feel it!
Next, a real looking updated, modern, attractive and sleek App that works on Steem!
Can you feel my excitement? I've been waiting for this for quite a while. Hahah it's a shame we have to say that, but Steemit.com isn't the dev's first priority (Okay, we've established that right?)...
For the record, I always turn notifications OFF on my phone and I always have it on airplane so of course I pressed NO! But it is cool that it works just like a real app that always wants to be in your ear.
Very user friendly interface...
And I really appreciate how they give the tutorial on how to find our Private Posting Key, cuz let's be honest, we've all googled that before!
Once I uploaded my photo...
I was given an option for filters, tags, and categories.
I do wish I could've typed in more of my chosen #tags like #tribesteemup, #sndbox or #ecotrain as those are some of my main ones and I know I can edit them in Steemit, but I'd like to be able to use them within APPICS, too.
That said, I'm super excited to learn how to navigate the App more. As mentioned earlier, I would prefer if I could just use it just sharing pics and not Spam my Steem feed-- will that be a thing in the future? I hope someone can answer my question.
I do like to share PICS with a phrase or a few paragraphs on Instagram, not BLOG POSTS haha so I'm excited for APPICS! I think this will be an incredible App to introduce so many people to Steem!! Get ready for the crowds, early adopters :D
What do you think? Are you Excited?
Wanna try it?
And of course, another kitten pic...
This one's eye was a little wonky! LOL!
If you have no idea what I'm talking about when I reference APPICS, I highly recommend this article:
Your Frequently Asked Questions about APPICS : ANSWERED! on Medium.com.
I'm so excited about this!!!!! go @appics !!!! i will wait for the IOS app to be ready...but then i'm all OVER IT!!!! just wish i had gotten in on the ICO. ;) cheers to YA'LL!!! the timing is so great for this release. SMTs around the corner....the hardfork...which will allow for easier sign ups...and people to start using smt's like appics seamlessly! bring on the masses!!! i love the Dapps that are developing rapidly. in @exyle 's last vlog he mentioned the steemit/steem blockchain we know today....will soon be a thing of the past. all of us off in our hivemind areas....sharing away. people may have no awareness...they are using the steem blockchain...when using apps like appics. my favorite way to share...is steepshot...and will soon be appics as well. not much of a blogger...lol. but i can spit a few words out now and then lol. steemit was a great beginning.....but bring ON THE NEW SHIZZY!!!!!!!!! time for me to upload to dtube and dlive too. it's ON! "the future....the way of the... future!" -howard hughs
yes!! your passion as usual!! is on point and so invigorating. all that you say is so good! it's time!!
this is so important to keep at the forefront of our minds. things are going to be changing drastically... and quite soon! yessss the new shizzy :D hey, you may get a big ol dtube vote ;) your stuff is so inspiring and what more humans need to see <3 <3 <3 thanks for this wisdom rich comment!
awwww...thank you both...soooo much for all your support....encouragement...and inspiration! i'll upload a dtube video shortly. i was out harvesting almonds...so just decided to capture it for @dtube ! so much more to COME! yeeeehawww!
!!! yeah! almonds!!!!! can't wait to see that vid :)
also-- how do you like steep shot app? do you use it on an iphone? i haven't even looked into it, i've been so excited about appics! is steep shot like instagram too?
i absolutely LOVE...the steepshot app!!!!!! yes, i use it on my iphone. it had bugs at first...and was limited to one photo..but now you can upload 7 at a time. more like instagram than ever. total mimic...and the app works flawlessly. 15percent beneficiary rewards to them. but...i like helping build that community too. lots of different people find my content there vs. steemit alone. as a newer user of the steem blockchain and steemit specifically.. i felt the vibe that i should only be posting blog posts...and if it's a steepshot post....it's even frowned upon...because of the one photo...and many people don't put much effort into the post. but...when steepshot added 7 photos....and the ability to write quite a bit of content with the post...i was super jazzed....to keep using it. @exyle helped me feel comfortable to keep using it too.
YOU BOTH...have kept me feeling excited to post too! so thank you from my heart! you have truly kept the curation...the love...and the encouragement...coming our way!!!!! keep the @appics posts coming please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<3 <3 <3 thank you bright soul! and thanks for the review on steepshot-- i had no idea! i will have to check it out! <3
Hmmnn interesting. I shall have to take a look. I'm the same as you @mountainjewel in that I 'try' to put up one (long-ish) quality post/day but I suppose there is no reason why I shouldn't be putting up a shorter pic with comment as well, Instagram stylee ;-)
Thanks, I shall look into this
yeah! i think our readers can handle more than just a blog post a day! i look forward to the time when that becomes more normalized/accepted. personally i love blogging and i also love sharing photos instagram style. :) <3
I am going to read that article as I haven't a clue about appics, but I soon shall :)
:) haha glad to hear it! i think your art would span well through this type of formatting as well! the instagram style!
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Wow such incredible eyes! 😻
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I finally received a message I goy chosen to.test the app. Ironically, I switched from.IOS to Andeoid lzst week, and sine it seems to.be only availablr on IOS' I must admiy it was a real bummer :0(
:( that is a bummer! ONO is available on Android- have you tried that one?
I did, but it is kinda messy, and not really what I expected
Looks like this app might be a winner. I do most of my posting from a Mac so I haven't tried it. Great kitten pictures. More please :)