If you are a current or soon to be BlackBerry Developer then you are sure to be happy over the recent announcement concerning code signing keys. Due to various issues, including password problems, delays with receiving keys via email, or backing them up when switching computers, they have made the decision to replace signing keys with a BlackBerry ID account to authorize and verify...
What I know about app development you could write on the back of a postage stamp, but for you thousands of BlackBerry devs out there you'll more than likely to be interested in the new Wikitude SDK that is available to download for BlackBerry 10. Hopefully you saw our post featuring ARKick - this was the first augmented reality application for BlackBerry 10 built using the Wikitude SDK...
With the release of BlackBerry 10.2 we've heard plenty of talk about Miracast but as confirmed today during the live virtual event being held for the BlackBerry 10.2 SDK, the BlackBerry Z10 will not be gaining support for that due to internal hardware limitations. This isn't really surprising news to folks who have been running the 10.2 leaks as of late, considering its been absent from...
Along with the Gold BlackBerry 10.2 SDK downloads, BlackBerry has also updated the BlackBerry Dev Alpha OS autoloaders. When updated, Dev Alpha devices will be running OS 10.2.0.1157. The links have actually been live for the past few days but now, they're fully official. Keep in mind, these downloads are NOT full builds and are specifically meant for developers. In other words, you're...
As expected, the BlackBerry 10.2 Gold SDK was launched today, and is currently available for developers to download. There are a lot of new capabilities included here, such as headless apps, Android 4.2 runtime support, BlackBerry ID access, and lots more. There are a few new things for Cascades too. Starting at 2 PM EST, BlackBerry's holding a virtual event where devs can get their...
Developers looking to be in the know for the 10.2 SDK will be happy to know that BlackBerry is holding a virtual event tomorrow in conjunction with the release of the 10.2 Gold SDK. The event takes place tomorrow, August 14th from 2pm to 5pm EDT and will show off some of what's new in the latest SDK. Developers can get info on all of the new features of the SDK to start developing apps...
BlackBerry Jam Asia 2013 is set to take place in Hong Kong on September 26-27 and just like all Jam events before it, if you're a developer attending the event you can qualify to get your own free BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha C device just for attending: To help prepare for the next wave of mobile users, qualified developers at BlackBerry Jam Asia could receive a BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha C...
One of the unique new features in BlackBerry 10 is the the minimized view of an app, also called the active frame. By default it is a smaller version of whatever the app looks like when maximized, however app developers have the ability to change it. Not only can it be changed to a static view, it can also be dynamically updated from signals within the code. Both of these features seem...
This year, BlackBerry Jam Asia is being held in Hong Kong. The conference for BlackBerry developers will occur in September 2013 and registration for the event is now open. If you're looking to go, register now to make use of early bird prices. Full Conference pass is $149.99 but by booking before August 30, 2013 you can avail of the early bird discount of $99. There is also an Alumni...
Sorry for the short notice, but if you're a designer or developer and will be in NYC tomorrow, you won't want to miss this. BlackBerry is hosting a designer and developer mashup in New York City tomorrow night. The event is a casual networking meetup that will be taking place at West 3rd Common Wednesday (tomorrow!) from 8pm to 10pm. There will be food, drinks, apps, prizes and more....