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RIM BlackBerry SDKs and Tools

The current SDKs for RIM BlackBerry are the BlackBerry Java SDK v7.1

Major new features include:

  • NFC P2P
    The NFC Peer-to-Peer API allows applications to share files and other data through Near Field Communication technology initiated communication with Bluetooth® handover.
  • FM Radio
    The FM Radio API is designed to give applications the ability to manipulate FM tuner settings on BlackBerry smartphones with supporting hardware.
  • Profiles API
    The Profiles API brings more Super App features to applications, allowing them to query current profile settings and adjust their own application behavior accordingly or, conversely, intelligently change the current profile to match the user's current activities.

Other new features included in the SDK

  • Magnetometer — calibration changes
  • ICCID of SIM

Downloading the BlackBerry Java SDK 7.1

In addition to the above SDKs, Blackberry supports several different ways of developing applications, themes, mobile websites and widgets.

BlackBerry Tablet OS Application Development

Create Adobe® AIR® applications for the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet with the BlackBerry® Playbook OS 2.0 SDK. The BlackBerry® Tablet OS has these features:

  • Runs WebKit and Adobe® Flash®
  • Based on the QNX® Neutrino® RTOS
  • Contains a multi-threaded POSIX OS for true multitasking

BlackBerry Web Development

The BlackBerry Web Development approach uses standard web technologies like HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. In addition, it uses popular tools like Eclipse and Microsoft Visual Studio.

If you prefer using Eclipse, there is the BlackBerry Web Development Plug-in for Eclipse to debug web applications and content. The Eclipse IDE provides an environment for simplified code profiling.

If you prefer using Microsoft Visual Studio, there is the BlackBerry Plug-in for Microsoft Visual Studio. This plug-in enables device simulators and ASP.NET mobile controls. The newest tool provides better debugging and profiling.

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Updated: 05-02-2012
Created: 03-26-2010