China Mobile is betting its flavor of Android, so called OPhone, is set to be a hit. We’ve no doubt the world’s largest mobile operator in terms of number of subscribers have the power to move mountains and make handset makers re-think their strategies regarding which platform to choose for their products, but tackling developers…
My Tether turns your Palm Pre into 3G WiFi router!
The Palm Pre has just become a bit more useful to mobile warriors around the country. Thanks to the WebOS homebrew application “My Tether,” the Palm Pre can now be used as a 3G modem for your computer. My Tether turns your Palm Pre into a 3G WiFi router that works a lot like Novatel’s…
FusionOne launches API for its Network Address Book
FusionOne has recently announced the availability of the API for its Network Address Book (NAB) solution, providing developers with access to centralized contact lists across a wide range of communications services (instant messaging, social networks, and so on). From the press release: With the NAB API, members of the FusionOne Developer Program can utilize Network…
Verizon Developer Community is officially open!
During the first-ever Verizon Developer Community (VDC) Conference, the carrier officially opened virtual doors of its developer portal. Of course, this goes in line with Verizon’s goal to launch its own application store later in the year called V CAST Apps. Commenting on the new site launch, the company’s CMO, John Stratton, said they value…
RIM Releases New Web Development Tools
New plug-ins for the Eclipse and Visual Studio development environments have been announced that will help application makers get started with web apps for BlackBerry. RIM’s latest push to support web apps was made at the last BlackBerry Developer Conference, so there has been sufficient time to get dev feedback and polish the tools. With…
iPhone SDK 3.1 goes beta 3
Two weeks after the previous release, Apple has made a new beta of the iPhone SDK 3.1 available. Details are scarce at the moment, but we’re hearing video APIs are included with the update, allowing for cut and paste of small videos. Moreover, more augmented reality “enablers” were to be found in the package, as…
Moto: It’s Time to Get your Bot in Gear!
So, Moto just pinged me an email to let me know about the latest update on their developer program (MotoDev) – big deal, you might think – well, it is when the devices that are going to come to market relatively soon, are Android-powered! As we’ve seen in previous years, Moto often get the hardware…
Microsoft opens Windows Marketplace to devs
Microsoft isn’t exactly known for making good on their launch deadlines, but it seems Redmond has learned from their past. Today, as Microsoft had said they would, the Windows Marketplace for Mobile is officially open to Windows Mobile developers. Microsoft has announced that it is now accepting WinMo app submissions from developers in the 29…
Final version of the Nokia N97 SDK is out!
Nokia has released the final version of the Nokia N97 SDK. With what’s effectively the first device-specific SDK, the Finnish giant wants to emphasize its commitment towards its this year’s flagship device. Among the new things the final SDK version brings are improved support of home screen features, updated SDK documentation, support for the Chinese…
Tapjoy teams-up with Pinch Media for the new Tapjoy SDK
Tapjoy — the company behind such popular iPhone titles as TapDefense, TapSudoku and TapWord — released a new version of its Tapjoy SDK, designed to “help mobile developers improve their applications, grow their user base and make them more profitable.” The most important feature of the updated version is that it now includes Pinch Media’s…