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"Recipes" are snippets of code that can easily be applied in various contexts. Check out our Native SDK recipes: http://t.co/ZkulvoYN ^BZ

Published: 02/22 03:46 PM EST about 1 hour ago from BlackBerryDev

@robert_virkus I remember the preso at #BBDevCon Americas. How's the uptake & have you submittedd Glaze to github or other repo? ^BZ

Published: 02/22 03:30 PM EST about 1 hour ago from BlackBerryDev

@ibnux thanks for the love! #TeamBlackBerry for life ^BZ

Published: 02/22 03:30 PM EST about 1 hour ago from BlackBerryDev

Got beef or requests? Use the Developer Issue Tracker to flag ways we can help make the #BBdev experience better. http://t.co/A0IfaW0k ^BZ

Published: 02/22 03:28 PM EST about 1 hour ago from BlackBerryDev

@linuxq @_minego @fxspec06 Which platform? NDK, AIR, Android, WebWorks, or BlackBerry Java? ^BZ

Published: 02/22 03:16 PM EST about 1 hour ago from BlackBerryDev

@vfsantos1976 Still a work in progress. We'll be sure to spread the word as soon as we have major news updates! ^BZ

Published: 02/22 03:04 PM EST about 2 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

@limiyuse Hopefully @BlackBerryHelp can comment here? ^BZ

Published: 02/22 03:02 PM EST about 2 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

If you need a little more help with your app, we work with a number of companies who can help bring it to market. These companies can provide expertise in various stages of the development process. Check them out: http://bbry.lv/zo7lOw

Published: 02/22 03:02 PM EST about 2 hours ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

#BlackBerry Analytics provides a resource to show you how your app is doing. Invest resources to increase ROI: http://t.co/eiFWxJrJ ^BZ

Published: 02/22 02:58 PM EST about 2 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

@KarlisLukstins Should be possible. Are you seeing issues? ^EO

Published: 02/22 02:42 PM EST about 2 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

@fwright0 Are you seeing any errors? Have you given Ripple a try? http://t.co/2lVOfRmI ^EO

Published: 02/22 02:40 PM EST about 2 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

@natecumpson The info here might be of use. Might have to open up some URLs on the proxy: http://t.co/G6atCAEB ^EO

Published: 02/22 02:34 PM EST about 2 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

@rendip7 For individuals, you can re-use your name if you don't have a company. ^EO

Published: 02/22 02:34 PM EST about 2 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

[Just Blogged] http://t.co/LZDTZ0fc Native WebGL: A giant leap for the Web development community on the BlackBerry #PlayBook! ^AK

Published: 02/22 01:36 PM EST about 3 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

@TheMarco The same team tests all apps. 3 weeks does seem long though, try engaging the App World team: http://t.co/OI7mDMLS ^GB

Published: 02/22 12:06 PM EST about 5 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

Native WebGL: A giant leap for the web development community on the BlackBerry PlayBook from (more...)

The BlackBerry web platform for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet OS 2.0 supports WebGL - learn more about how to utilize this in your web development.

Published: 02/22 11:38 AM EST about 5 hours ago from Adam S.

@TheMarco When did you submit? The team is working diligently to approve all apps submitted. ^GB

Published: 02/22 10:28 AM EST about 6 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

@ash_masalachai @asaunders We hope you enjoy it! Let us know if you're planning to build any other apps! ^GB

Published: 02/22 10:20 AM EST about 6 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

Congrats! "Received my #BlackBerry #PlayBook just now :) Thank you @BlackBerryDev @asaunders @alexkinsella" /via @IntellectD ^AK

Published: 02/22 10:12 AM EST about 6 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

@bil992 Review times can vary based on size and scope of app and with the current volume. The testing queue based on date received. ^GB

Published: 02/22 10:08 AM EST about 6 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

@Dan0424 No you do not need to worry about backing up data. It is just a update like before, although backing up is always good. ^RM

Published: 02/22 12:08 AM EST about 16 hours ago from BlackBerryDev

Building Stable Web Apps http://t.co/Oto3yZDt -- You can do it with the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0! ^AK

Published: 02/21 04:46 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

Best Practices when Developing for the PlayBook. http://t.co/H7yVBOxl A must-read for any #PlayBook developer! ^JD

Published: 02/21 04:10 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

Building stable web apps – you can do it with the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet OS 2.0 software update from (more...)

Getting started with BlackBerry web development, made even better by the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet OS 2.0 upgrade.

Published: 02/21 03:48 PM EST 1 day ago from Adam S.

@snufkintom Following now ^AK

Published: 02/21 03:42 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@natecumpson Thanks for the feedback! I'll make sure this makes it to the appropriate teams :) ^GB

Published: 02/21 03:20 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@karllindmark @ASaunders Don't worry - but DM us your email and company name just to be safe ^AK

Published: 02/21 03:18 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@leafysolutions Typically 5-10 business days ^AK

Published: 02/21 02:46 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@metric152 Many developers have already received their PlayBooks. Are you waiting on one? (cc @AmyMMcDowell) ^AK

Published: 02/21 02:42 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@kylesmithmedia Which SDK? (Smartphone or Tablet) Have you been following the code signing guide? http://t.co/1womoOZG ^EO

Published: 02/21 02:40 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@vieux Best to reach out to the App World team directly here: http://t.co/OI7mDMLS ^EO

Published: 02/21 02:34 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

Have you seen the "Open on PlayBook" feature of #PlayBook OS 2.0? [VIDEO] http://t.co/3OugVqtJ It works w/ links AND docs. ^JD

Published: 02/21 02:30 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@bbthemes1 Unfortunately, PlayBook doesn't have a PHP runtime; the PHP will need to exist as a server-side component to your application ^EO

Published: 02/21 02:30 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@somoht On Tablet, app ID is based on Name+SigKeys; unsigned will be different than signed .Will need a new release (i.e. can't upgrade) ^EO

Published: 02/21 01:34 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@DeeJayHICKS Did you get your signing keys okay? How is your #BBdev going? ^EO

Published: 02/21 01:34 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

What do Quake3 and Lua have in common? They're among many open-source components we offer to help you build! http://t.co/HBIJvR0B ^JD

Published: 02/21 01:10 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@N4BBLucas Hey Lucas, that's the first I've heard of the issue. What are you seeing? ^JD

Published: 02/21 01:08 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@apocolyp4 Did you get the 2nd game ported? ^JD

Published: 02/21 12:18 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@Geeks_972 Native code is not supported within the BlackBerry Runtime for Android apps. Info: http://t.co/kSQr3QK2 ^JD

Published: 02/21 12:16 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

Happy #Twosday everyone! How are you enjoying #BlackBerry #PlayBook OS 2.0? ^AK

Published: 02/21 12:04 PM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@brainsforrent Good point. I will see if this can be noted until a fix is released. ^GB

Published: 02/21 11:46 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@SDKibb Yes, for that you would use a Debug Token (linked from previous article): http://t.co/zMog8v6s ^GB

Published: 02/21 11:42 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@scotterkkila Please log the request in Issue Tracker: http://t.co/NQYPBH6a An API exception would be easier to keep than a list. ^GB

Published: 02/21 11:40 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

HOW TO: Code sign your #PlayBook app. http://t.co/YNM2i3tZ A must-read if you're new to #BlackBerry development. ^GB

Published: 02/21 11:04 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@Madhusudhan_s Unfortunately, no. Developers had to register by 2/15 to be eligible for the free PlayBook ^RM

Published: 02/21 10:54 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@kiwox Will create a blog post around this. Give our facebook SDK a try http://t.co/4Vt4vFaF ^RM

Published: 02/21 10:54 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@iambabadivision @BrianJacklin Around 407MB give or take a few MBs. ^RM

Published: 02/21 10:52 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@_Stephane_ Yes, but please be mindful of the deadlines. ^RM

Published: 02/21 10:52 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

We're going to be at Mobile Web East Africa on Feb 22 and 23rd - if you're there, say hello! http://t.co/aGjU4SaD ^AK

Published: 02/21 10:50 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@BglowDesigns @alexkinsella @asaunders Contact App World Vendor support. http://t.co/P3TjyX93 ^RM

Published: 02/21 10:48 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@jry25 Web Plugin for Eclipse is no longer support. Use HTML editors in combination with our Ripple emulator. http://t.co/fAyN17P6 ^RM

Published: 02/21 10:44 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@kennedyneil PIM apps are introduced in 2.0, but at the moment that are no APIs exposed to it. ^RM

Published: 02/21 10:42 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

@Sheeft Is it in App World draft mode? ^RM

Published: 02/21 10:42 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerryDev

Interested in developing games for BlackBerry but don’t know where to begin? This must-read list of links and resources will help get you started!

Published: 02/21 09:30 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

New OS, new possibilities. Today we bring you BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 -- http://bbry.lv/wLWCxU

Published: 02/21 09:06 AM EST 1 day ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Are you still stumped on a coding problem? Use the developer forums as a resource and crowdsource your answer from your peers and our experts.

Published: 02/20 12:52 PM EST 2 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Come join us and 19,000 other attendees at the Game Developers Conference (March 5-9) in San Francisco, California. There'll be over 400 lectures, panels, tutorials and round-table discussions!

Published: 02/18 09:00 PM EST 3 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

The code for the Quake3 port to the BlackBerry PlayBook is out. Harness the source using the Native SDK to build powerful, compelling games. Available on Github: http://bbry.lv/xvjQAA

Published: 02/17 09:52 AM EST 5 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Join attendees from all over the world at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from February 27 to March 1st. Last year it was the largest gathering of mobile app developers - over 12,000!

Published: 02/16 02:02 PM EST 6 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

The recently reported issues with code signing have now been resolved. thx for your patience. ^SA

Published: 02/16 10:36 AM EST 6 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

You want to develop games for the PlayBook, but you're not sure where to start. It's your lucky day: we're hosting a webcast TODAY at 11am, on EXACTLY THAT TOPIC! Click the link below and sign up to attend the free webcast.

Published: 02/16 10:26 AM EST 6 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

We're currently issues with code signing and are actively investigating. Updates will be posted here and on the forums ^SA

Published: 02/16 09:56 AM EST 6 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

The BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) Social Platform SDK for BlackBerry Java is now available in v 1.3! Here are some of the features we’re especially excited about: http://bbry.lv/zLfVkx

Published: 02/15 02:08 PM EST 7 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Want to offer digital goods for sale in your Native BlackBerry app? Head to the Native SDK microsite and check out our guide on implementing in-app purchases. It's got everything you need to get started, including sample code and a discussion section! (And of course, if you still have questions, you can ask them right here.)

Published: 02/14 01:00 PM EST 8 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Happy Valentine's Day, BlackBerry Developers! In honor of the holiday, tell us: Which BlackBerry app do you absolutely LOVE?

Published: 02/14 11:40 AM EST 8 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Hey devs, have you submitted your PlayBook apps to App World to qualify for a free PlayBook yet? We’re extending the offer! All the details you need here: http://bbry.lv/yrf6rg

Published: 02/13 01:04 PM EST 9 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

We’re Extending the BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Offer! from (more...)

The offer for the free BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has been extended even further!

Published: 02/13 12:44 PM EST 9 days ago from Alex K.

Turning your jQuery app into a HTML5 + BlackBerry WebWorks app from (more...)

Learn what you need to do in order to port your web solution to BlackBerry smartphones and tablets, what BlackBerry WebWorks can bring to your project, as well as considerations for leveraging jQuery.

Published: 02/13 11:30 AM EST 9 days ago from eoros

Make more money from your apps in BlackBerry App World! In this post on the Developer's Blog, we outline how you can make the most of your efforts.

Published: 02/13 10:44 AM EST 9 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

The right tool for the right job: Developer microsites get a facelift from (more...)

Giddy-up! We just launched new microsites to better serve the BlackBerry® developer community and have given BlackBerry Jam Zone a facelift to make it easy to navigate to the tools you want. We wanted to re-build the main page to bring you the answers you’re looking for: How do I make money? What are the [...]

Published: 02/10 03:04 PM EST 12 days ago from Tim N.

Take a look at these Native SDK sample apps! There's something for everyone here: graphics, accelerometer, media playback, and a whole bunch of Native API examples.

Published: 02/10 12:20 PM EST 12 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Have you heard about our latest offer for developers? We're giving a PlayBook to ANY dev that submits a PlayBook app to App World by February 13th. To clear up any confusion about the offer, we've answered some common questions here: http://bbry.lv/zs8xai

Published: 02/08 04:32 PM EST 14 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Have you contributed to a BlackBerry Open Source project? Which one? http://bbry.lv/AzK6xJ

Published: 02/08 11:50 AM EST 14 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

This conference is the largest BlackBerry DevCon yet! Thank you for a successful event and for helping us reach such an astounding milestone.

Published: 02/08 11:50 AM EST 14 days ago from DevCon Team

It’s all about the data (and reporting) – an interview with Distimo from (more...)

An interview with Distimo, who provide app reporting services.

Published: 02/08 11:20 AM EST 14 days ago from Alex K.

Delegate thoughts on BlackBerry DevCon Europe 2012

Delegates at BlackBerry DevCon Europe 2012 give their opinions and thoughts on developing on the BlackBerry platform from the first European DevCon event taking place in Amsterdam, 7th-8th February 2012.---------------Fast Facts6 Million BlackBerry Apps Downloaded Each Day13% of BlackBerry developers make $100,000 or more from App World appsSubmit your apps here http://bit.ly/wzyBZ8---------------For more information http://www.BlackBerry.com/devconeurope

Published: 02/08 09:00 AM EST 14 days ago from BlackBerryDevCon

Repeat Session Scheduled: DEV350 – New Ways to Monetize your Apps with BlackBerry Application Platform Services is being repeated today (8 Feb) at 16:45 in Room G109

Published: 02/08 08:14 AM EST 14 days ago from DevCon Team

Repeat Session Scheduled: DEV301 – Introduction to BlackBerry WebWorks: Applications Made Easy is being repeated today (8 Feb) at 16:45 in Room G106

Published: 02/08 08:14 AM EST 14 days ago from DevCon Team

Repeat Session Scheduled: DEV319 – Introduction to the BlackBerry Native SDK for BlackBerry Tablet OS: Building a Sample App is being repeated today (8 Feb) at 16:45 in Room G104

Published: 02/08 08:14 AM EST 14 days ago from DevCon Team

Partners at BlackBerry DevCon Europe 2012

Alex Caccia - President, Marmalade, explains how his company works with BlackBerry to develop apps and how they plan to develop apps in the future.---------------Fast Facts6 Million BlackBerry Apps Downloaded Each Day13% of BlackBerry developers make $100,000 or more from App World appsSubmit your apps here http://bit.ly/wzyBZ8---------------For more information http://www.BlackBerry.com/devconeurope

Published: 02/08 07:44 AM EST 14 days ago from BlackBerryDevCon

Complete the BlackBerry DevCon Europe Conference Survey and receive a free gift! You can fill in the survey at the Registration Desk or in the Mobile Conference Guide.

Published: 02/08 06:04 AM EST 14 days ago from DevCon Team

Want to see EXACTLY what’s going on at DevCon Europe? Get in on the action at http://www.blackberry.com/devconeurope/ and then head over to our dedicated YouTube channel to check out videos live from the conference floor: http://www.youtube.com/user/BlackBerryDevCon

Published: 02/08 03:44 AM EST 14 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

If you haven’t picked up your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, make sure to stop by the Emerald Lounge on the First Floor.

Published: 02/08 03:34 AM EST 14 days ago from DevCon Team

Developers attend first BlackBerry DevCon Europe 2012 !

Check out our highlights video from day 1 of the first BlackBerry DevCon Europe in Amsterdam. Event speakers and attendees discuss developing on the BlackBerry platform. For more information http://www.BlackBerry.com/DevConEurope

Published: 02/07 06:00 PM EST 14 days ago from BlackBerryDevCon

BlackBerry Developer Challenge – EMEA Recognition Award Winners Announced from (more...)

Announcing the winners of the EMEA Recognition Awards for the 2011 BlackBerry Developer Challenge.

Published: 02/07 10:54 AM EST 15 days ago from Alex K.

Second Gear Games benefit from Android and Java on the BlackBerry platform from (more...)

Check out an interview with Sergei from Second Gear Games about developing for the BlackBerry platform.

Published: 02/07 10:34 AM EST 15 days ago from Alex K.

Flip a photo from your BlackBerry to your BlackBerry PlayBook with a single click [VIDEO] from (more...)

A video demo of the new "Open On..." feature of BlackBerry® Bridge™ 2.0 when taking a photo.

Published: 02/07 10:30 AM EST 15 days ago from Alex K.

Come Jam with us at the BlackBerry DevCon Party! The networking, collaboration and fun starts at 18:30 in the Europe Foyer on the Ground Floor.

Published: 02/07 10:04 AM EST 15 days ago from DevCon Team

Repeat Session Scheduled: DEV311 – How To Build an NFC Enabled App is being repeated today (7 Feb) at 17:30 in Room G106

Published: 02/07 10:04 AM EST 15 days ago from DevCon Team

Repeat Session Scheduled: DEV336 – Getting Started with Developing for BlackBerry Runtime for Android Apps is being repeated today (7 Feb) at 17:30 in Room G107

Published: 02/07 10:04 AM EST 15 days ago from DevCon Team

Chris Smith at BlackBerry DevCon Europe

Chris Smith - VP, BlackBerry Application Platform & Tools RIM

Published: 02/07 08:38 AM EST 15 days ago from BlackBerryDevCon

Stop by App Express in the First Floor Foyer and talk with experts who can help you port existing Android and web apps to the BlackBerry platform.

Published: 02/07 07:08 AM EST 15 days ago from DevCon Team

Be sure to visit the App Zone in the Ground Floor Foyer and see some of the latest mobile solutions from our conference sponsors.

Published: 02/07 06:08 AM EST 15 days ago from DevCon Team

DEV336 (Getting Started with Developing for BlackBerry Runtime for Android Apps) will repeat today at 5:30pm in G107.

Published: 02/07 03:48 AM EST 15 days ago from DevCon Team

Attend the General Session at 10:30 in the Ground Floor Auditorium and hear experts from RIM and the developer community speak on the latest for the BlackBerry development platform.

Published: 02/07 03:34 AM EST 15 days ago from DevCon Team

Registration desk opens at 08:30 in the Onyx Lounge on the Ground Floor, come pick up your badge before the General Session at 10:30

Published: 02/07 01:58 AM EST 15 days ago from DevCon Team

Welcome to the first BlackBerry DevCon Europe!

Rob Orr - VP, EMEA Product Management & Rory O'Neill - VP, EMEA Marketing give their thoughts on the first BlackBerry DevCon Europe taking place tomorrow in Amsterdam on 7th - 8th February 2012.Follow us live throughout the event at http://www.BlackBerry.com/DevConEurope #BBDevCon

Published: 02/06 03:54 PM EST 16 days ago from BlackBerryDevCon

Come Pick Up Your BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet in the Emerald Lounge on the First Floor.

Published: 02/06 12:34 PM EST 16 days ago from DevCon Team

The Registration Desk is now open! Check in and pick up your conference badge in the Onyx Lounge on the Ground Floor.

Published: 02/06 12:04 PM EST 16 days ago from DevCon Team

Join us at the Welcome Networking Reception

Published: 02/06 09:34 AM EST 16 days ago from DevCon Team

Get Ready for BlackBerry DevCon Europe

Published: 02/06 07:04 AM EST 16 days ago from DevCon Team

Digging Deep: Understanding BlackBerry Theme Builder – Part 3: Manipulating Themes from (more...)

As mentioned in Part 1 of our “Understanding BlackBerry® Theme Builder” (insert link to Part 1) series, when BlackBerry Theme Builder exports themes, it dumps all image and SVG files to the Windows® temp directory, uses them to compile the theme, then deletes the files. The SVG files need to be customized to provide a [...]

Published: 02/03 04:14 PM EST 19 days ago from garett

See You Next Week!

Published: 02/03 03:44 PM EST 19 days ago from DevCon Team

Plan Your Conference

Published: 02/03 03:44 PM EST 19 days ago from DevCon Team

Latest BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet offer for Android developers from (more...)

There has been a lot of excitement today about the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ developer promotion for Android™ developers, as tweeted by Alec Saunders, VP Developer Relations. Further details about the promotion will be posted on our developer site as soon as possible, but the plan is to provide one free 16GB BlackBerry PlayBook to every registered [...]

Published: 02/02 03:28 PM EST 20 days ago from Alex K.

Digging Deep: Using BlackBerry Theme Studio 6 to Build Themes for BlackBerry 7 – Part 2 from (more...)

Part 2 of our three-part series on how to modify BlackBerry Theme Builder to create themes for BlackBerry 7 OS devices.

Published: 02/02 10:48 AM EST 20 days ago from garett

Available now – BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) Social Platform SDK v1.3 for BlackBerry Java from (more...)

v1.3 of the BBM Social Platform for Java is now available to download.

Published: 02/01 10:48 AM EST 21 days ago from Alex K.

Digging Deep: Using BlackBerry Theme Studio 6 to Build Themes for BlackBerry 7 – Part 1 from (more...)

The first part in a three-part blog post series about how to use BlackBerry Theme Studio 6 to build themes for BlackBerry 7 OS devices.

Published: 01/31 04:08 PM EST 22 days ago from garett

Get your Android apps ready for the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 launch from (more...)

Read about how to ensure that your packaged and signed Android app is available in the BlackBerry App World storefront for the release of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0.

Published: 01/31 02:44 PM EST 22 days ago from Research In Motion

Less than Two Weeks Until BlackBerry DevCon Europe! from (more...)

BlackBerry DevCon Europe is coming up fast - there's still time to register!

Published: 01/27 09:48 AM EST 26 days ago from Sanyu K.

BlackBerry DevCon Europe is SOLD OUT

Published: 01/26 03:44 PM EST 27 days ago from DevCon Team

Code Signing: Past, Present and Future from (more...)

Learn more about code signing, why we do it and what benefits it has for developers.

Published: 01/26 03:08 PM EST 27 days ago from Alex K.

Announcing Java Sample Repositories from (more...)

Introducing two new repositories of Open Source code for the BlackBerry development platform.

Published: 01/24 01:22 PM EST 29 days ago from Tim W.

Develop Games for BlackBerry! from (more...)

A collection of links and resources for BlackBerry game development.

Published: 01/24 09:48 AM EST 29 days ago from Alex K.

Are you ready for BlackBerry DevCon Europe?

Published: 01/23 03:18 PM EST 30 days ago from DevCon Team

BlackBerry Native SDK 2.0 Beta 3 for Tablet OS Ready to Rock & Roll! from (more...)

Beta 3 of the BlackBerry Native SDK 2.0 for Tablet OS has just been released and is now available for downloading!

Published: 01/19 09:22 AM EST 34 days ago from Tim N.

Top Tips for Making More Money From Your Apps on BlackBerry App World from (more...)

Tips for how to successfully market an app in BlackBerry App World.

Published: 01/16 10:52 AM EST 37 days ago from Alex K.

Rochester Institute of Technology Developer Day Showcases BlackBerry Development from (more...)

An interview with an assistant professor at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) about RIM's involved in ARM Developer Day, held on December 2, 2011.

Published: 01/12 04:52 PM EST 41 days ago from Christine B.

BlackBerry DevCon Europe 2012

Published: 01/12 01:44 PM EST 15 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Want to implement NFC in your WebWorks app? We have a guide for you: "NDEF Tag Reading from WebWorks Applications!"

Published: 01/12 11:28 AM EST 41 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

There's a growing demand for PlayBook apps from new owners of the device. Cash in by downloading the SDK and building for the BlackBerry ecosystem! ^JD

Published: 01/11 03:10 PM EST 42 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Navigate your app more quickly: BlackBerry WebWorks for Smartphones SDK 2.3 released from (more...)

The newest version of BlackBerry WebWorks for Smartphones - SDK 2.3 - has just been released.

Published: 01/10 12:22 PM EST 43 days ago from Ken W

The BlackBerry Native SDK bundle includes all the tools you’ll need to start coding your new PlayBook app. The bundle includes a compiler, linker, libraries, the QNX Momentics IDE, and command line tools. Find everything you need on our Native microsite!

Published: 01/10 10:38 AM EST 43 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Still on the fence about attending BlackBerry DevCon Europe 2012? Here’s a letter you can use to convince your boss to let you attend!

Published: 01/09 02:58 PM EST 44 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Did you know you can repackage your Android app for the BlackBerry PlayBook? Verify, repackage, and sign your app with the BlackBerry Eclipse Plugin and test it with the BlackBerry Tablet Simulator. https://bdsc.webapps.blackberry.com/android/tool/ ^RM

Published: 01/07 09:02 AM EST 46 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

BlackBerry DevCon Europe 2012 will take place February 7-8 in Amsterdam! Catch the latest in BlackBerry innovations and get trained on the latest developer tools first-hand, including BlackBerry WebWorks, the BlackBerry Messenger SDK, BlackBerry 7 tooling, and the BlackBerry Native SDK.

Published: 01/06 01:12 PM EST 47 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

The new BlackBerry 7 devices - the Bold 9780 and Curve 9380 - have been released into the wild! Here's what you need to know about them from a developer perspective.

Published: 01/06 01:08 PM EST 47 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

inTouch Innovate leaps forward with NFC on BlackBerry apps from (more...)

Check out the developer success story of inTouch Innovate and how they're utilizing NFC in their BlackBerry platform apps.

Published: 01/06 01:06 PM EST 47 days ago from Luke R.

Getting to Know Open Source BlackBerry PlayBook Development from (more...)

We invite you to expand your options by developing HTML5 applications for the BlackBerry device platform using the BlackBerry WebWorks SDK and the Ripple emulator.

Published: 01/06 10:12 AM EST 47 days ago from Tim N.

FYI: The App World Vendor (ISV) Portal will undergo maintenance this evening at 8:00 PM ET. Anticipated downtime is approximately 60 minutes.

Published: 01/05 05:04 PM EST 48 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Use WebWorks tools to develop, test, and publish your HTML5 application! Access all of our WebWorks and HTML5 resources, all located in one convenient place.

Published: 01/05 10:12 AM EST 48 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Thailand’s E-Innovations cites BlackBerry Push Service as key to development success from (more...)

An interview with E-Innovations Systems and Networks Thai Co., Ltd. about their success developing for the BlackBerry platform.

Published: 01/05 09:26 AM EST 48 days ago from Luke R.

Fixmo Tools Leverage BlackBerry APIs to Bring Add-on Functionality to Your BlackBerry Smartphone from (more...)

Read about the new update to the Fixmo Tools app and what features it contains.

Published: 01/04 01:46 PM EST 49 days ago from Gurtej S.

We're getting really excited about BlackBerry DevCon Europe! Attendees at the conference will receive a 16GB BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to help kick start the development of your next app! Register now so you don't miss out on this opportunity.

Published: 01/03 09:54 AM EST 50 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

We're hoping what happens in Vegas doesn't stay there. Come learn about Super Apps for BlackBerry and BlackBerry 10 during the AT&T Developer Summit January 8-9, 2012. RIM's very own Brent Thornton and John Mutter will be speaking. It's an event you won't want to miss!

Published: 01/03 09:44 AM EST 50 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

We predict exciting things for 2012! Anybody want to give us any hints on exciting new apps you're planning on debuting in the new year?

Published: 01/02 09:04 AM EST 51 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

Happy New Year from from all of us on the Developer Relations Team and the extended BlackBerry family. We hope you guys have a healthy, productive, and innovative 2012!

Published: 01/01 10:04 AM EST 52 days ago from BlackBerry Developer Community

BlackBerry DevCon Asia 2011 Day 1 Breakout Session

BlackBerry DevCon Asia 2011 in Singapore was a resounding success! Here's a snippet from one of the Breakout Sessions - 50 Keys to Startup Success presented by Angel's Gate