Many things have been happening around at PocketSmith HQ, however I’m going to let one of the other guys spread that news and discuss the journey (but here is a peek) and get on with explaining a new feature!
We have launched an Alpha version of an iPhone / mobile (with Opera Mini) interface for using PocketSmith. This is a first step down the road to having a full mobile application – but the first step is always important! We’ve focussed on getting a working version up and running, with a range of features based on your feedback.
How do I get access?
All you have to do to access the mobile version is point your mobile browser – Mobile Safari (iPhone) or Opera Mini – at http://my.pocketsmith.com, and you will be automatically taken to the mobile version.
The mobile version is tailored for both iPhone’s Mobile Safari as well as Opera Mini – meaning chances are you are able to get up and running on pretty much any phone from the last 3 years. I still use an old Nokia 6020 from 2005, and use Opera Mini 3 to access PocketSmith.
All you have to do is visit http://opera.mini.com from your mobile phone’s built in browser and follow the instructions from there.
What features?
The initial feature set includes a quick and easy way of adding manual transactions, viewing your upcoming forecast events for the week, and viewing your manual transactions. See a few screenshots below.
iPhone Login Screen
iPhone Menu
iPhone New Transaction
iPhone Transaction List
Opera Mini Login
Opera Mini Menu
Opera Mini New Transaction
Opera Mini Transaction List
Now you can see why I really want an iPhone.
What’s missing?
The next step for the mobile version of the application is to get your log in to be persistent – at the moment you’ll have to log in each 30 minutes. We know this is a problem, and we are working on it!
Jump in!
So if you are on an iPhone, point the web browser to http://my.pocketsmith.com and have a tinker. And if you are running any other phone, grab Opera Mini (http://mini.opera.com) and then have a look. As always, we welcome your feedback!
Guys, this is awesome. I have a Palm Pre which runs webkit just like the iPhone. How can I try out the mobile version? Pre’s browser has a different browser ID than iPhone’s Safari so I’m not getting redirected. Can you give me the direct link to try out? Thanks!