Today we have started development on a new KopTalk app that will work on the iPhone and iPod and for the first time, the app will also be designed for the iPad.
This first app was our first attempt and it does a job but we hope to make the next version better. And as soon as the next version is released, we will immediately start work on the next version which will have even more features.
Our new app will definitely have push notifications. The existing version should have but they do not work efficiently. This is a must need feature for 'Breaking News' items and I have stressed the importance of it.
There will also be a live chat room that will be open 24/7. You will need to register (free) and select a password but once registered you'll be good to go.
I have requested removal of the betting link and the share features. Instead a new menu option will appear called 'LIVE'. This will be linked to Twitter and we will select the best Twitter accounts to power this section. Basically this means that you can click on 'LIVE' and you will be able to see what the Liverpool players have been tweeting about along with journalists and other key people that we feel are worthy of a follow.
The app will remain advertisement free thanks to the small annual fee. However, I may release a completely free version that is supported with ads so you could fall back onto that if you wanted to. Personally I prefer ad-free apps and have no problem supporting the development of such by contributing the same amount as a pint and a packet of crisps. We don't receive £2.99 per sale though, Apple take a decent slice of that which is cool, that's business. But what I receive in revenue is invested back into the app and I hope this will be evident with the next versions. The present app is still a baby and it's all new to me but I hope to make steady progress and repay your faith and support.
With iOS 6 just released along with the launch of the new iPhone 5, I will also ensure that the new app is compatible with both. I am an iPhone users so you can be assured that I want the app to work smoothly at all times.
I would like to hear from you if you have any feature requests for future versions. Please email them to me dunk @ koptalk.com and if you have any negative experiences with the app, please email me before leaving feedback because I will always do what I can to correct any problems. I am contactable daily so don't be a stranger!
An Android and Windows version are also under development but these are different and won't have the same features as the iOS version at launch.
Thank you for your support!
Duncan
Editor
KOPTALK.COM
