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For BlackBerry 10 developers, having the right tools in place to create the best apps possible is highly essential. Thus far, RIM has done a fantastic job with not only creating but also releasing the tools in a timely manner. The work isn't done yet though and they still have a few things to deliver. Luckily, all the SDKs and plans are still on track and here is what developers can look forward to over the next few months.
- November 29 – BlackBerry 10 SDK update
- November 29-30 – BlackBerry Jam Asia (in Bangkok, Thailand)
- December 11 – BlackBerry 10 Gold SDK launch
- January 21 – Deadline to have apps submitted to the BlackBerry App World™ storefront for the 10k Developer Commitment where we guarantee $10,000 USD revenue in the first year (1,2).
- January 30 – BlackBerry 10 launch events
- February 5-6 – BlackBerry Jam Europe (in Amsterdam)
In addition to all of that fine goodness, RIM is also starting up the BlackBerry Got Game Port-a-Thon. If you're a developer, it's time to load up on some Red Bull and fire up the tools -- it's going to be an exciting next couple of months. If you're looking for some further details, make sure you check out the BlackBerry Dev Blog.
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