While RIM offers developers access to BlackBerry smartphone simulators, for some developers out there testing their apps on real devices offers a much better analysis. For this, Perfecto Mobile has launched MobileCloud for BlackBerry. A service that offers developers remote access to any number of BlackBerry 7 devices on different carriers for which they can test out BlackBerry 7 applications on.
"Real world testing can make all the difference for application developers. MobileCloud for BlackBerry will enable our application development community to quickly and easily test their apps on live BlackBerry 7 smartphones on different networks around the world from the convenience of their web browser," said Tyler Lessard, Vice President of Global Alliances & Developer Relations, Research In Motion.
The service offers you a free 2 hour testing trial period, after that -- it will cost $4 USD plus tax per hour. However, having your app work as expected when finally released is priceless compared the amount of time you'd spend on support emails and other issues that arise with having not test an app fully. If you're interested in learning more, you'll find the full press release past the break.
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Perfecto Mobile's "MobileCloud for BlackBerry" Gives Developers Remote Access to BlackBerry 7 Smartphones
Boston, MA, Aug-24, 2011 – Perfecto Mobile, a global provider of cloud-based mobile application testing solutions, today announced an exclusive offer that will enable mobile application developers to test their apps on new BlackBerry® 7 smartphones (with the BlackBerry® 7 Operating System) using its cloud-based mobile application testing solution known as "MobileCloud for BlackBerry". This solution offers BlackBerry developers instant access to the new BlackBerry 7 smartphones such as BlackBerry® Torch™ 9810, BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 and 9930, and BlackBerry® Torch™ 9850 and 9860 smartphones. The smartphones will operate in live GSM and CDMA networks across Europe and North America.
"Real world testing can make all the difference for application developers. MobileCloud for BlackBerry will enable our application development community to quickly and easily test their apps on live BlackBerry 7 smartphones on different networks around the world from the convenience of their web browser," said Tyler Lessard, Vice President of Global Alliances & Developer Relations, Research In Motion.
As an exclusive introductory offer, Perfecto Mobile is offering developers a special promotion for application testing using MobileCloud for BlackBerry. The exclusive promotion will offer developers with a free 2 hour trial period and a special price of $4 per hour for access beyond the initial 2 hour period. This represents a discount of 60% off the standard MobileCloud price. Developers will also be able to test applications on BlackBerry 6 OS and BlackBerry 5 OS smartphones.
MobileCloud for BlackBerry is a 100% web-based Software-as-a-Service platform enabling testers and developers to easily access a multitude of real BlackBerry smartphones connected to live networks spread across different geo-locations, providing them with end-to-end control for testing their apps. This flexible, SaaS platform enables quick setup and configuration, eliminates the hassles and associated costs related to hardware, the download and installation of client software and updates.
"We are thrilled to launch this exclusive offer for the global launch of the new BlackBerry 7 smartphones," said Eran Yaniv, CEO of Perfecto Mobile. "BlackBerry continues to be in high demand for our customers, whether they are testing consumer or enterprise applications. The BlackBerry 7 launch is a very significant event for us and we want to ensure that developers around the world can quickly and easily adopt the platform by taking advantage of our robust cloud-based mobile testing technology. "
About Perfecto Mobile
Perfecto Mobile is a global leading provider in cloud-based mobile applications testing solutions , utilizing a wide selection of REAL mobile devices accessible via the web. Perfecto Mobile’s MobileCloud™ Platform enables developers and testers to access and control a comprehensive range of the latest mobile devices connected to live networks around the world. Users can rely on Perfecto Mobile’s handsets and tablets to develop, test, deploy and monitor their mobile applications and services without having to physically obtain them. Perfecto Mobile and HP have recently collaborated to develop a fully integrated solution for automated testing of mobile applications within HP's Unified Functional Testing products (QTP/QC). This ground-breaking solution enables enterprises to naturally extend their existing HP Functional Testing and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) environment to support mobile applications development.
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