Loopt SMS Spam Issue Fixed

Edward Kirk · July 17th, 2008, 08:03 PM

Earlier this week we mentioned that Loopt, the location-aware social network app for the iPhone, had been causing some users a little trouble by sending their phone contacts SMS messages inviting them to the service, and they weren't aware of why. The people at Loopt have been kind enough to let us know that they have since fixed the issue.

Here's what they told us was happening:

"When you clicked the “Who’s on Loopt” button, all of your contacts that are current Loopt users were auto-selected to receive invites. A total count of people receiving invites appeared at the bottom of the screen. However, we have since disabled that functionality due to customer feedback and confusion. We are working on an improved invite flow that will include an invite confirmation screen that will be released very soon. "

They also sent out their apologies for the inconveniences it may have caused.

javaGuru · July 17th, 2008, 09:39 PM #2

I don't see the update for loopt in iTunes yet.

javaGuru · July 17th, 2008, 10:25 PM #3

never mind, I just saw it. It seems to be working pretty well so far.

GriHingo · **Whatta!?!?!** - July 18th, 2008, 03:05 AM #4

Loopt is nowhere to be found in the AppStore in Sweden!
Could apps be "regionlocked"?

Edward Kirk · July 18th, 2008, 01:14 PM #5

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Originally Posted by GriHingo

Loopt is nowhere to be found in the AppStore in Sweden!
Could apps be "regionlocked"?

Interesting! it is possible. I recall hearing mention of it but don't quote me on it.

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Edward Kirk WrAdminterizer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 3,084 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	Loopt SMS Spam Issue Fixed - July 17th, 2008, 08:03 PM #1
	<script language="JavaScript" src="http://adserver1.backbeatmedia.com/servlet/ajrotator/13894/222/viewJScript?pool=13886&type=3158&pos=20&zone=5000"></script> Earlier this week we mentioned that Loopt, the location-aware social network app for the iPhone, had been causing some users a little trouble by sending their phone contacts SMS messages inviting them to the service, and they weren't aware of why. The people at Loopt have been kind enough to let us know that they have since fixed the issue. Here's what they told us was happening: "When you clicked the “Who’s on Loopt” button, all of your contacts that are current Loopt users were auto-selected to receive invites. A total count of people receiving invites appeared at the bottom of the screen. However, we have since disabled that functionality due to customer feedback and confusion. We are working on an improved invite flow that will include an invite confirmation screen that will be released very soon. " They also sent out their apologies for the inconveniences it may have caused. __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: iPhone 3G 16GB White iPhone Version: 3.0 Computer & OS: MacBook Pro 15", Mac OS X 10.5.4 Twitter

javaGuru New Recruit Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	July 17th, 2008, 09:39 PM #2
	I don't see the update for loopt in iTunes yet.

javaGuru New Recruit Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	July 17th, 2008, 10:25 PM #3
	never mind, I just saw it. It seems to be working pretty well so far.

GriHingo Forum Lurker Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Whatta!?!?! - July 18th, 2008, 03:05 AM #4
	Loopt is nowhere to be found in the AppStore in Sweden! Could apps be "regionlocked"?