MOBILEResearch In Motion (RIM) has launched the beta version of the BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for Tablet OS and new services and developer tools for BlackBerry smartphones. The BlackBerry WebWorks platform will allow web and mobile developers to use the SDK in combination with their web development tools of choice to create integrated applications for the
By Mike Sachoff
January 12, 2011
MOBILEAt times, it can be a bit inconvenient to live off the beaten path, and when it comes to major conferences, people often have to undertake very expensive trips unless they already live in California or New York. However, RIM’s looking to accommodate a different audience in January by holding its first-ever developer conference in
By Doug Caverly
November 30, 2010
MOBILEAppcelerator has entered into an agreement with PayPal to offer an integrated mobile commerce solution via PayPal’s merchant channel.
The new mobile commerce offering will allow PayPal merchants, along with Appcelerator’s Web developers to build native iOS, Android, and Blackberry commerce applications on handsets, tablets, and connected TVs.
By Mike Sachoff
October 27, 2010
MOBILEMobile application developers can now use the WorkLight Platform to create and manage apps for BlackBerry OS 5 and OS 6 devices. With this latest addition to its support of iOS and Android devices, WorkLight now allows businesses to cover all three major smartphones with a single platform. “As RIM continues to launch new devices
By Mike Sachoff
August 31, 2010
MOBILEYesterday, RIM made a whole lot of noise about the new BlackBerry Torch, and developers needn’t feel left out, as at least a little bit of it was directed at them. RIM put together a special blog post listing what developers need to know about the Torch ahead of its launch. Some of the info’s
By Doug Caverly
August 04, 2010
MOBILERIM has introduced a new geolocation Locate Service for the BlackBerry Application Platform which is free for developers. The BlackBerry Developer’s Blog offers more details. “Users can be indoors with no GPS coverage, but your app will still be able to guide them to restaurants or points of interest (POI) around them. Although the accuracy
By Mike Sachoff
July 19, 2010
MOBILEBlackBerry Partners Fund today launched the third annual BlackBerry Partners Developer Challenge. This year, the Challenge will focus on “Super Apps” and asks developers to showcase applications that take advantage of the BlackBerry Application Platform’s capabilities. With the international growth of the BlackBerry developer community, this Challenge will be the first to recognize BlackBerry smartphone
By Mike Sachoff
April 28, 2010
MOBILEIt’s always hard to say how people will react to “best companies” lists; they may imitate the companies’ methods, send the companies their resumes, or just get huffy that they’re not on the list. But regardless, a list of the top BlackBerry developers of April has arrived. bestwebdesignagencies.com put together the list by interviewing applicants
By Doug Caverly
April 27, 2010
MOBILEAlthough the times may be changing, BlackBerry devices are still associated with businesspeople more than any other devices, and businesspeople tend to have more money than college students and kids. So developers should probably acquaint themselves with the new BlackBerry App World developer agreements. All in all, the changes appear pretty positive. The highlights: accommodations
By Doug Caverly
April 19, 2010
MOBILEResearch In Motion (RIM) has announced it will be holding a BlackBerry Developer Day at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Tuesday, February 16. RIM says BlackBerry Developer Day at APP Planet is an opportunity to meet and network with developers and architects of BlackBerry solutions. The day will combine keynote speakers with sessions
By Mike Sachoff
January 18, 2010