Category archives: developer

 

 

Amazon adds in-app purchasing to Appstore for Android devices, Kindle Fire

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Amazon’s Appstore has offered a typical application acquisition experience, save for one important detail: in-app purchasing. Beginning today, devs can now take advantage of the familiar revenue booster already available in the iOS App Store and Google Play , through the use of the Amazon Appstore In-App Purchasing API. The service will enable Android device and Kindle Fire users to pick up expansion packs, virtual gaming currency or manage subscriptions from within individual applications, with the same one-click purchase experience available in Amazon’s online store. A handful of top devs like Disney and Conde Nast have already hopped on board, but those of you who haven’t received an early nod from AMZN can now join in on the fun as well. Click past the break for a brief video intro from the e-tailer, along with a handful of testimonials in the full press release. Continue reading Amazon adds in-app purchasing to Appstore for Android devices, Kindle Fire Amazon adds in-app purchasing to Appstore for Android devices, Kindle Fire originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Amazon | Email this | Comments

 

Google's Android emulator gets updated with GPU support, better CPU performance

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Google brought some improvements to its Android emulator when it updated the SDK last month , but it’s now back with an even bigger update that’s sure to please developers. The latest version finally adds built-in GPU support, which Google says will help the emulator better keep pace with current smartphones that rely so heavily on GPUs themselves. Along with that, Google is also promising better performance across the board (including improved CPU performance), as well as emulation of more hardware features, including the ability to tap into the sensors and multitouch input of a tethered Android device (Bluetooth and NFC support are apparently next in line). Head on past the break for a quick video showing off some of the improvements, and hit the source link below for the full rundown on all the updates. Continue reading Google’s Android emulator gets updated with GPU support, better CPU performance Google’s Android emulator gets updated with GPU support, better CPU performance originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Android Developers | Email this | Comments

 

BlueStacks App Player hits beta, supports ARM-written Android apps on x86-based Windows (video)

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We’ve been eagerly anticipating the full-on release of BlueStacks’ App Player , so imagine our excitement, now that the software has officially made the leap from its brief alpha stage to “beta-1″ status. If you’ll recall, the App Player can virtually run over 450k Android apps on Windows XP, Vista and 7, all without developers needing to tweak their respective coding. Notably, this latest build has a host of updates including LayerCake, allowing x86 -based machines run apps written for ARM — and with hardware graphics acceleration, no less. Other notable goodies from the beta build include official localization in 10 countries, mock accelerometer support (arrow keys), an updated UI and Direct AppStore Access. If the mere thought of running Android Angry Birds on Windows has your interests piqued, you’ll find further details about BlueStacks in the full press release and video overview past the break. Continue reading BlueStacks App Player hits beta, supports ARM-written Android apps on x86-based Windows (video) BlueStacks App Player hits beta, supports ARM-written Android apps on x86-based Windows (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | BlueStacks | Email this | Comments

 

Nokia and Microsoft create AppCampus to teach devs how to make more Metro apps

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Windows Phone may be picking up the pace in the hardware department thanks to some Nokia know-how, but the platform still lags behind its competition in the apps department. Team Redmond and team Espoo are taking steps to remedy that dearth of software, however, with their new AppCampus development program. The program will call Finland’s Aalto University home, and is being created to provide design and technological support in addition to business coaching to help app developers build quality apps that make money. (Sound familiar ?) In keeping with the motive to help developers grow their businesses, the program lets devs who utilize its services keep all the IP rights in their apps as well. AppCampus isn’t only preaching the Windows Phone gospel either, folks wanting to code for Symbian and Series 40 are invited, too. Of course, supporting such a program isn’t cheap, which is why both Microsoft and Nokia are kicking in 9 million euros ($12 million) each to make it happen. It’s a good start, guys, but you’ve got a long way to go . Nokia and Microsoft create AppCampus to teach devs how to make more Metro apps originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink All Things D | AppCampus | Email this | Comments

 

RIM putting BlackBerry 10 test units in developers' hands in May

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It’s telling, perhaps, when a VP for your company uses the word “finally” while discussing plans to release test models for your upcoming mobile operating system — but it’s certainly a pretty accurate sentiment when dealing BlackBerry 10 . Talking up RIM’s plans to release up to 2,000 prototypes running the OS at the BlackBerry Jam conference in May, executive Alec Saunders had this to say: “It’s tangible evidence of the company making progress to finally shipping the device.” Barring any further setbacks , the operating system formerly known as BBX is set to hit before year’s end. [Thanks, Neil] RIM putting BlackBerry 10 test units in developers’ hands in May originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Bloomberg | Email this | Comments

 

Mountain Lion Developer Preview 2 hits Apple's Developer website, brings more roar to your Friday

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Exactly one month ago, Apple pulled back the kimono revealing its next Mac OS release would be called Mountain Lion upon its debut this summer. It also let eager developers registered in the Mac Developer Program partake in the fun a little early. For the latter camp, Cupertino’s back with a second helping today, aptly named Developer Preview 2. No word yet on what’s changed in build 12A154q — a scant twenty-six builds from the 12A128p original — as the accompanying release notes have yet to be updated. But rest assured we’ll circle back with anything of interest when they do. Mountain Lion Developer Preview 2 hits Apple’s Developer website, brings more roar to your Friday originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | TUAW | Email this | Comments

 

Develop Android apps from within Android using AIDE (video)

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Replication is a necessary survival technique in nature, and now Android apps have joined the self-preservation fray with a new piece of software known as the Android Java IDE (AIDE). An integrated development environment for — don’t you know it — Android, the package provides would-be coders with a complete set of development tools that include code completion, formatting, refactoring, real-time error checking and more. It’s said to be fully compatible with Eclipse projects, and best of all, it’s entirely free. So, if you can appreciate this bit of Zen and the Art of Android Development, be sure to check out AIDE today — and get yourself a keyboard for your tablet while you’re at it. Those who’d like a visual introduction will find a video after the break. [Thanks, Matt] Continue reading Develop Android apps from within Android using AIDE (video) Develop Android apps from within Android using AIDE (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink Android Police | Google Play | Email this | Comments

 

PlayStation Suite open to all developers from April, full SDK coming 'later'

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It’s been many months since we first heard about this PlayStation SDK, which entered closed beta for a chosen few back in November. Now we’re told the open beta will arrive in April, allowing any interested developer to create content for the PS Suite, which will ultimately be accessible to all PlayStation-certified Android smartphones and tablets as well as the PS Vita. This beta of the SDK will be free of charge, while the official version will come “later this year” and require a $99 annual subscription in return for allowing devs to make their wares commercially available on Sony’s platform. This should herald good times for users too: People still have to go to crazy lengths just to access homebrew on their Sony handheld. Continue reading PlayStation Suite open to all developers from April, full SDK coming ‘later’ PlayStation Suite open to all developers from April, full SDK coming ‘later’ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Android Market raises maximum app size to 4GB, APK files still limited to 50MB

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A small but fundamental shift happened this evening in the Android Market , as Google has raised its rather arbitrary maximum application size from 50MB to a hefty 4GB. While APK files retain the traditional 50MB restriction, developers will be able to bundle two additional 2GB expansion files with their apps, which (in most cases) will be downloaded automatically. The move is fundamentally a goodwill gesture toward game developers — who were previously forced to host any content in excess of 50MB themselves — but it also bodes well for consumers, who can now view an application’s actual file size. As a further benefit, the refund period won’t initiate until the entire download completes. Those interested to know the gory details can find the complete story in the source below. Android Market raises maximum app size to 4GB, APK files still limited to 50MB originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Android Developers Blog | Email this | Comments

 

HTC unveils new APIs, opens Beats, lockscreen and more to devs

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APIs , as essential as they are to our modern computing experience, aren’t the sort of thing we usually get too excited about. HTC is walking away from Mobile World Congress having announced four new application interfaces though, that have piqued our interest. First up, and the most spotlight hogging of the bunch, is Beats . Soon enough any music app, game or what-have-you will be able to take advantage of the bass-boosting software equalizer. Perhaps more interesting, if a little less headline grabbing, is the ability to integrate your app with the Sense lockscreen — a feature we’d love to see come to stock Android. Now lockscreen widgets wont be limited to Google’s own music app… so long as you’ve got an HTC. The manufacturer is also prepping a MediaLink API for streaming content over wireless HDMI. Now the One X is looking even better than before, huh? HTC unveils new APIs, opens Beats, lockscreen and more to devs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | HTC | Email this | Comments