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We just learned that Automattic has released a native WordPress client for Android. Like Android, the app is an open source project and anyone can add contributions. The app looks quite similar to the unofficial wpToGo and we think that dev was probably involved in this project. A full review will come later, but we wanted to let everyone know the app is now available in the Android Market. If you have a blog powered by WordPress, give it a go and let us know what you think.
Update: Dan Roundhill, the dev of wpToGo, is behind this project. His app wpToGo will be discontinued as all development efforts move forward with the Open Source WordPress for Android app.
WordPress is our preferred blogging platform and has powered this site for the last year. For a taste of what WordPress can do, check out our new mobile site.
From WordPress: We’re pleased to announce that WordPress for Android is now available in the Android Market. The initial release has focused on giving you the ability to manage your blog while on the go.
Features Include:
- Configure and manage multiple blogs
- Comment moderation including the ability to reply to comments
- Create and Edit Posts including categories, tags and photos
- Create and Edit Pages
- Get notified of new comments in the Android notification bar
Get Involved:
WordPress for Android is an open source project. You can help develop the next version to make it even better! Get started at dev.android.WordPress.org
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Is there ever going to be a blogger app? I mean seriously!
Blogger/Blogspot is horrible.
True, but it is a Google service. They should show it a little love.
The guy who developed wpToGo was DEFINITELY assisting with this. It looks very similar.
Cool, just installed it. Wonder if there will be any way to view stats in the future through it.
This looks almost the same as wpToGo, my god. Wasn’t that guy working at wordpress?
All this does is FC and freeze for me on Magic with stock 1.6. I’ma restart and try again. Otherwise I’ll be sending them logs.
Might have been a better experience if it had a default blog url and guest password, wired in. Comes up blank and does not allow browse to a url. Functional but not user friendly. Has a limited set of html commands.ok so I am not impressed. Good first cut, but not much.
Just downloaded the wp app, its great. Loving my motodext and android even more!
how do I “scan to download”?
Run a barcode scanning app (I recommend Barcode Scanner, as the best one), and aim your camera at the QR code near the top of the article (it’s that blotchy black and white square thing).
Great article. There is a lot of good information here, though I did want to let you know something – I am running Redhat with the latest beta of Firefox, and the look and feel of your blog is kind of bizarre for me. I can read the articles, but the navigation doesnt function so great.
Where to find the RSS-Feed link?
WordPress is getting bigger with releasing its application for all the popular platform.
I have an iPhone for now and Im using iPhone wordpress application which is useful..
Will be getting an android phone in coming week and Im sure this application is going to be a part of it..
Meanwhile is there anything else which you are missing in this application?
This is something cool especially for bloggers. I think I have to try this. I have my iphone and sill start installing android. Wish me luck!
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Just downloaded the wp app, its great. Loving my motodext and android even more!
This is something cool especially for bloggers. I think I have to try this.
That’s amazing
Excellent blog! Do you have any tips and hints for aspiring writers? I’m hoping to start my own blog soon but I’m a little lost on everything. Would you suggest starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many options out there that I’m totally overwhelmed .. Any ideas? Cheers!
I have this on my Milestone and my Toshiba Folio.