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Last week, Adobe launched a few new tools for BlackBerry PlayBook Flash developers, and today RIM is following-up with some stuff for those that prefer to use web languages like JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. The WebWorks SDK has been updated to version 2.1, and includes access to a few new APIs, like camera, microphone, file…
Motorola Atrix 4G users may be excited to hear that they may be receiving the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update sometime next month. Test builds have been sent out, and users can expect the update to hit through an over the air update. The Tegra 2-toting handset will be updated to version 2.3.3 of the Android…
The handset isn’t even officially available yet, and the EVO 3D is already getting an update. The update brings the software version up to 1.13.651.7, and contains a bug fix for the calendar application. The bug itself would force close the Calendar application when one was trying to edit an event, and while that’s definitely…
In addition to supporting new Flash developer tools in the latest version of the BlackBerry PlayBook firmware, RIM has announced new device simulators for upcoming, previously-unnannounced OS 7 devices so developers can start developing for them. The biggest thing is making the appropriate changes for screen sizes, which RIM outlined in a handy little table.…
It’s “Android porting” craze out there. OpenFeint and ScoreLoops have such programs in place and now Tapjoy is joining the party with a brand new $5 million Android Fund. As part of the deal, they will offer monetary and development support to game developers looking to port existing content and apps to the Android platform.…
We’ve seen pictures and video of RIM’s next OS 7 device, the BlackBerry 9860/50, for some time now, and as the rumoured June/July launch window closes, we’re seeing developer tools leak out. The OS 7 device simulator for the 9850 has leaked out, and though it’s more or less just a playground to see if…
Bad news for the HTC Desire owners out there who were hoping to get their Gingerbread on sometime in the near future. It’s not going to happen due to the handset’s lack of memory. The Sensi-fied version of the Nexus One has been a favorite of ours even with great hardware selection out there today,…
Today Microsoft posted on their developer blog about a new tool to make porting apps from Android devices to Windows Phone much easier. Much like what Microsoft did recently for iOS, the API tool is said to be like a translating dictionary for people that are native Android coders, and will help them to understand…
Two companies, BlueVia and Vision Mobile, teamed-up to launch Developer Economics 2011, calling it the “quintessential mobile developer research report.” This is the second such annual report which explores issues like which platforms gained and lost developer mindshare, what are the most popular revenue models, which go-to-market channels are the fastest and quicker to pay,…
The Android Market Webstore is a great way to find applications when you don’t feel like sifting through the Market on your phone, and Google just made it easier to show what applications are compatible with the devices you have. A new section will now appear on an applications landing page that will show you…