Modern web UI is nice, but at the end of the day when it comes to mobile, apps are still king.
If the purpose of this is to replace the interaction we had on Yammer, a mobile app is a necessity. Ease of use is critical, and navigating via browser does not give the features and interactivity that the Yammer app does. App specific notifications for replies, quickly navigating to favorite topics/groups. Just because it can be used in a mobile browser doesnt mean it should.
I see lack of a mobile app as a real barrier to winning user adoption and getting the most participation possible based on the proven success of Yammer Office 365 Network.
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Dear AnnaChu could we please get some honest feedback on this? I believe after months of being "under review" Microsoft would at least know "yes, we'll do it" or " no, we won't". I'm not even asking a "when" here.
Even with all the updates the basic concepts of notifications and space navigation are still a major hurdle. On mobile even more.
- I interacted primarily on the app for quick browsing on yammer. Need it badly.
Article about responsive design made me think immediately about this new network.
http://www.cmswire.com/digital-experience/responsive-design-is-so-2013/
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The app was the primary interaction method for the community for me as I'm normally too busy at my desk.
Mobile push notifications for useful updates was great too
+ 1 for an App
+1 for me too. I loved having the yammer group on my phone. The web based view is nowhere near as useful
+1 for an app. Agree with most of previous comments. Web on mobile experience feels like hard work when Yammer app was easy.
Can't agree more. Lack of a mobile app is a major impediment to the network use. Using Yammer app was a breeze. Using the new network via Web is a nightmare!
