Resumen de BlackBerry World 2012

Hoy culminó el evento grande de Research In Motion, su convención BlackBerry World 2012, donde prácticamente se cumplieron las expectativas de saber más detalles de lo que será el BlackBerry 10.

Aquí un resumen de lo más importante del evento.

RIM lanza para desarrolladores la plataforma de BlackBerry 10

Es oficial, los desarrolladores son los primeros en tener acceso a lo que el nuevo ambiente de desarrollo para el futuro de BlackBerry el BB10.

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Developers get powerful tools in advance to build apps that deliver highly engaging mobile experiences for users

BlackBerry World 2012 / BlackBerry 10 Jam – Orlando, FL – – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today unveiled its vision for the BlackBerry® 10 platform at the BlackBerry World™ conference in Orlando, Florida and released the initial developer toolkit for native and HTML5 software development. The toolkit is available in beta as a free download from http://developer.blackberry.com.

“BlackBerry 10 builds upon the core values and exceptional user experiences that have attracted more than 77 million BlackBerry customers around the world today,” said Alec Saunders, Vice President, Developer Relations and Ecosystems Development. “Developers building for BlackBerry 10 will be able to easily create the kind of cutting-edge apps that deliver truly engaging experiences and ‘wow’ customers, whether through integration with native features and other apps like BBM or by leveraging the new signature design elements of this new and powerful mobile computing platform.”

“There is tremendous interest, anticipation and momentum building toward the launch of BlackBerry 10 devices, and today we’re extremely excited to release the BlackBerry 10 developer beta tools for general use,” said Christopher Smith, Vice President, Handheld Application Platform and Tools at Research In Motion. “Developers can use this first beta of the tools to get started building apps for BlackBerry 10 and as the tools evolve over the coming months, developers will have access to a rich API set that will allow them to build even more integrated apps. The toolkit we are delivering today also meets developers on their own terms. Whether using the powerful Cascades framework, writing direct native code or developing in HTML5, BlackBerry 10 will empower developers to create attractive and compelling apps that excite customers.”

The toolkit includes the BlackBerry® 10 Native SDK with Cascades, which allows developers to create graphically rich, high performance native applications in C/C++ using Qt. The Native SDK for BlackBerry 10 has a rich set of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that give developers access to core device features and a range of BlackBerry application services, such as Push and Payment services. Cascades is a powerful native application development toolset that allows developers to easily build visually stunning applications without having to write complex, low-level graphics code.

More details about the NDK for BlackBerry 10 are posted on http://devblog.blackberry.com/2012/04/blackberry-10-native-sdk and for Cascades at http://devblog.blackberry.com/2012/04/blackberry-10-cascades-available-now.

The toolkit also includes support for HTML5 application developers with the BlackBerry 10 WebWorks™ SDK, allowing them to create native-like applications using common web programming technologies. The BlackBerry 10 WebWorks SDK allows developers to use HTML5 and CSS for building apps and provides JavaScript bindings to native device APIs along with RIM’s open source UI toolkit, bbUI.js, to create applications with native-like capabilities. In this initial release of the BlackBerry 10 WebWorks SDK, developers have access to a core subset of the full WebWorks APIs, including Identity, Application and App events, System and system events. More details about the BlackBerry 10 WebWorks SDK are posted on http://devblog.blackberry.com/2012/04/blackberry-10-webworks-sdk.

Applications created with any of the BlackBerry 10 tools will run on BlackBerry 10 smartphones as well as BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets when the new platform becomes available for the PlayBook. All of the SDKs will be updated to give developers access to more of the BlackBerry 10 unique capabilities over the coming months.

To further help developers get started on the BlackBerry 10 platform, BlackBerry 10 Jam attendees are being provided a BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device. This testing unit is a further commitment from RIM to provide the developer community with the tools they need to build successful applications for BlackBerry 10 devices, so that they are ready when the first BlackBerry 10 devices are expected to launch in the latter part of 2012.

The NDK for BlackBerry 10, including Cascades, is available for download at http://developer.blackberry.com/native/download.

The BlackBerry 10 WebWorks SDK is available at http://developer.blackberry.com/html5/download.

Additional Useful Links for Developers:

BlackBerry Jam Zone: http://developer.blackberry.com

@BlackBerryDev: http://www.twitter.com/blackberrydev

Developer Success Stories: https://bdsc.webapps.blackberry.com/devzone/whyblackberry/stories

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RIM and QNX Initiative Encourages Young Talent in China to Develop Apps on the BlackBerry Platform

Beijing, China and BlackBerry World 2012, Orlando, FL – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) and its subsidiary, QNX Software Systems, today announced a new initiative to encourage university students in China to develop more apps and services on the BlackBerry® platform. RIM and QNX are working with a number of universities in China to launch an app development competition at the end of May, providing further incentive for student software developers in the country to turn their creative ideas into apps and services that can be commercialized on BlackBerry® smartphones and BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets.

The initiative aims to nurture the spirit of innovation among young Chinese developers and provide a means for students to gain technology know-how and expertise in taking an idea from concept to market. The competition will focus on two categories: “Mobility Lifestyle Use” and “Automotive Experience”.

RIM and QNX will provide BlackBerry devices, software development tools, technical support and other resources. RIM has also been working with universities in China to provide training courses for developing apps on the BlackBerry platform.

“We are pleased to expand our work with universities in China to provide students with more opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge in the exciting and rapidly growing fields of mobile computing and automotive infotainment,” said Urpo Karjalainen, Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Research In Motion.
The winning apps will be made available on BlackBerry App World™ and winners of the competition will have the opportunity to participate in internship programmes at leading Chinese and multinational companies.

About Research In Motion
Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

About QNX Software Systems Limited
QNX Software Systems Limited, a subsidiary of Research In Motion Limited, is a leading vendor of operating systems, development tools, and professional services for connected embedded systems. Global leaders such as Audi, Cisco, General Electric, Lockheed Martin, and Siemens depend on QNX® technology for vehicle infotainment systems, network routers, medical devices, industrial controllers, and other mission-critical applications. Founded in 1980, QNX Software Systems Limited is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada; its products are distributed in over 100 countries worldwide. Visit www.qnx.com. For more information on QNX Software Systems’ automotive work follow @QNX_Auto on Twitter or visit http://qnxauto.blogspot.com/.

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RIM revela el equipo BlackBerry 10 en fase Alpha

Durante el keynote de Thorsten Heins, se presentó el que todo el mundo (presencialmente los desarrolladores) y se trata del equipo fase Alpha para que los desarrolladores prueben sus aplicaciones y técnicas de desarrollo.

RIM lanza de manera oficial el BlackBerry 10 Cascade SDK

Research In Motion hizo oficial el lanzamiento del SDK de BlackBerry 10 Cascade, en donde ya incluye el simulador, el ambiente de programación y hasta tutoriales para que empieces al desarrollo de ricas aplicaciones con gráficos.

Entre las ventajas que incluye:

Interface gráfica nativo.
Ambiente con QML y C++.
Herramientas de visualización y diseño.

BlackBerry 10 Cascades is here!

Everyone here in the Developer Relations team is excited to deliver the first betas of our BlackBerry® 10 developer tools this week. For me, the SDK that I’m most excited about is the astonishing Cascades™SDK. I have had the privilege of working with this SDK for the past few months and am extremely happy that it is ready for its debut as a public beta! Cascades provides a fantastic experience for both developers as well as end-users.

Native UI elements

The Cascades SDK provides a full set of native UI elements which can easily be added to your applications: buttons, fields, text areas etc. Each of these elements will provide hooks to let you easily listen for any standard events (touch, click, toggle) and properties to allow you to customize them for your application needs.

Develop using both QML declarative and C++

Whether you are a C++ guru, a declarative czar, or someone just getting started with programming, Cascades has a place for you! The user interface can be handled using entirely C++ or QML (Qt Markup Language). Data processing can be handed off to JavaScript® written in your QML files or passed off to C++ for some additional heavy lifting. The UI developed in either QML or C++ can be identical, and the QML is optimized on load to run just as fast as if it were written in C++.

Of course, for those of you that would like to have the best of both worlds, that’s also a possibility as C++ and QML can work together. QML can be used to rapidly create your UI while C++ is used to handle the business logic of your application. The result: A fast and easy way to prototype application UI while working on building and refining the business logic in tandem.

Animations!

One of my favorite parts about Cascades is the native UI elements: they look great and sync together, but they are also animated. Each element that can be interacted with has its own signature animation; when a check box is toggled, the check mark doesn’t just appear – it springs in to place! Small, non-intrusive, signature effects that result in a fun and inviting experience – even with check boxes – is what makes Cascades great!

Flawless user experience

The Cascades SDK is built using client-server architecture where the client handles all UI is handled by the client thread and the server thread handles all the heavy lifting (data processing, networking etc). To the end user, this means that even if the server is working hard to process data, the client will stay responsive and extremely lag-resistant.

Fantastic visualization and design tools

The Cascades SDK provides both Source and Design views when creating your user interface in QML. The source view lets you write the source for your UI while the design mode provides a real-time representation of how the UI will look, saving you loads of time.

To tag along with the theme of expediting UI design, the Cascades team has also developed a plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop®, The Cascades Exporter plug-in for Adobe Photoshop. This plug-in is really worthy of its own blog post, but in short, it allows you to design your UI in Adobe Photoshop then export the design in a way that can be imported right into your application. From design to implementation in a just a few short steps!

What can you expect moving forward?

Expect more and more features, functionality and astonishing ideas to be added to the SDK and IDE as we near the Gold SDK release and beyond. You can also expect to see a great deal of training in the very near future which will cover topics from “Getting Started” right through to more advanced topics like “Using OpenGL in Your Cascades Application”. Stay tuned for announcements on these!

If you would like to find more information on developing applications using the Cascades SDK, then please head over to the Cascades micro-site where you will find SDK and simulator downloads, sample applications and a wealth of documentation.

One last thing: this is a Beta, so if you do find any small bugs or think of some functionality that you would like added to make your application or developer experience even better, please log an issue in Issue Tracker.

That’s it for me. I cannot wait to see what applications you all come up with! Keep us posted with your progress by dropping us a line on Twitter® at @BlackBerryDev.

Para más información y bajarlo, puedes acceder aquí.

Wikitude anuncia soporte para BlackBerry 10

Wikitude anunció que va a llevar su popular aplicación de realidad aumentada para el BlackBerry 10.

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BlackBerry World 2012 / BlackBerry 10 Jam – Orlando, FL – – Yes, it’s that time of the year again, BlackBerry World and BlackBerry 10 Jam are happening this week in Orlando, Florida. Bringing together BlackBerry partners, developers, customers and enthusiasts alike, Wikitude is excited to be part of this big annual event. Wikitude is pleased to announce its support for the upcoming BlackBerry® 10 platform. The world’s first and leading Augmented Reality platform will be first of its kind on this new platform.

“We are really excited by the possibilities provided to us by the BlackBerry 10 platform to bring immersive and interactive Augmented Reality experiences to BlackBerry customers,” said Wikitude CEO, Martin Herdina.

Going far beyond the AR possibilities of yesterday, Wikitude is carving out the Augmented Reality experience of tomorrow. Based on the Wikitude ARchitect engine, Wikitude for BlackBerry 10 will give consumers and developers a wide range of interactivity including multimedia support, field of vision triggers and animations to name only a few. And best of all, Wikitude ARchitect for BlackBerry 10 will enable AR developers to utilize simple yet powerful web technologies like HTML5, JavaScript and CSS for the creation of engaging and exciting AR Worlds. Wikitude looks forward to introducing the Wikitude World Browser to BlackBerry 10 users later this year.

“Augmented Reality applications have gained a lot of exposure and interest in the market, and Wikitude has done an amazing job of bringing AR to mobile,” said Martyn Mallick, Vice President Global Alliances and Business Development at Research In Motion. “With support from innovative companies like Wikitude, the BlackBerry 10 platform will be a content sharing powerhouse.”

RIM presenta el BlackBerry App Generator

RIM ha presentado su nueva herramienta, el BlackBerry App Generator, con el cual se puede construir una aplicación para equipos BlackBerry o el BlackBerry PlayBook en menos de 10 minutos sin necesidad de ninguna técnica o conocimientos de programación.Puedes construir buenas aplicaciones en tan sólo unos minutos e incluso tener la integración BBM en ellos.

Aquellos de ustedes interesados pueden ir aquí e inscribirse en una invitación para acceder cuando sea lanzado oficialmente por Research In Motion.

Gameloft anuncia juegos para el BlackBerry 10

Bienvenida a Gameloft en los que han empezado a dar mayor soporte a la plataforma de BlackBerry en donde indican que estaremos viendo en el BlackBerry 10 y en el PlayBook, juegos como Shark Dash, N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance, Ice Age Village y entre otros.

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San Francisco, CA – May 1, 2012 – – Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, is announcing a lineup of 11 games coming to the BlackBerry® 10 platform. The games are being optimized for the new platform using the BlackBerry® 10 Native SDK (software development kit), and include Shark Dash, N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance, Ice Age Village and Oregon Trail: American Settler, to name a few.

“We are thrilled to be able to bring some of our most popular titles to the BlackBerry 10 platform,” said Ludovic Blondel, Vice President of OEM at Gameloft. “BlackBerry 10 customers can look forward to enjoying a slew of high-quality games of all genres , including the tremendously successful Shark Dash and Ice Age Village, with an improved gaming experience all around.”

“The BlackBerry 10 platform allows game developers to deliver a high performance mobile gaming experience for customers,” said Martyn Mallick, Vice President Global Alliances & Business Development at RIM. “We have a long and productive relationship with Gameloft and we are pleased to work with them to bring a number of their most popular games to BlackBerry 10 customers at launch.”

The games are designed to take advantage of key BlackBerry 10 features including the Scoreloop social gaming tools and multiplayer functions, and will range from freemium to $6.99 per app. Shark Dash, N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance, Ice Age Village and Oregon Trail: American Settler will be available on BlackBerry App World™ at launch, with more games to follow.

For more information, please visit Gameloft’s website at www.gameloft.com

About Gameloft

A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading international brands such as UNO®, Spider-Man®, James Cameron’s Avatar™, Ferrari® and Sonic Unleashed®. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt™, Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation and N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,500 developers.

Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).

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En mi opinión, el reto será de nuevamente lograr acaparar un buen catálogo de aplicaciones el cuál se presume estará un poco en decline debido a la estática acogida de los últimos meses del OS 7.1, demás está decir que haber atrasado el BB10 ha afectado esto, pero en cuanto a hardware, el equipo nuevo resulta prometedor, ahora falta seguridad con las aplicaciones.