diff --git a/shell/model/MeshModel.py b/shell/model/MeshModel.py
index b037bb71..db6d8a9e 100644
--- a/shell/model/MeshModel.py
+++ b/shell/model/MeshModel.py
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ class MeshModel(gobject.GObject):
         self._check_activity(activity)
 
     def _check_activity(self, activity):
-        atype = activity.get_type()
+        atype = activity.props.type
         bundle = self._bundle_registry.get_bundle(atype)
         if not bundle:
             return
diff --git a/shell/view/frame/FriendsBox.py b/shell/view/frame/FriendsBox.py
index e5b49d17..b998c516 100644
--- a/shell/view/frame/FriendsBox.py
+++ b/shell/view/frame/FriendsBox.py
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ class FriendsBox(hippo.CanvasBox):
 
     def __activity_appeared_cb(self, pservice, activity_ps):
         activity = self._shell.get_current_activity()
-        if activity and activity_ps.get_id() == activity.get_id():
+        if activity and activity_ps.props.id == activity.get_id():
             self._set_activity_ps(activity_ps)
 
     def _set_activity_ps(self, activity_ps):