Google Android 2.1 SDK Released

January 12, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

Google has released the software developers kit for Android 2.1, allowing developers to learn and adopt the new features available in this latest version of the mobile operating system.

Considering a minor release, the notes released by Google with the SDK suggest that developers refer to the Android 2.0 Platform Highlights notes for major changes as 2.1 adds only a few features. Those new features include new additions to the Framework API such as Live Wallpapers along with updates to the WebKit, Telephony and Views sections of the SDK.

The SDK is currently available; notes and download links can be found on the Android Developers Blog.

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Palm Launches Online webOS SDK

December 18, 2009 by · Leave a Comment

Palm Ares SDK Web SitePalm, maker of the popular Pre smartphone, has quietly released an one software development kit for us with webOS, the mobile operating system that power’s the manufacturer’s latest handsets.

Dubbed Ares, this powerful SDK is completely web-based, allowing webOS developers to create and manipulate applications for the Pre and Pixi smartphones. The interface is clean and accessible but initial reports suggest that developers are finding the process itself fairly complication; given that Palm hopes to draw a new breed of developer with Ares, one should expect any complaints to be acknowledged quickly.

The Palm Areas online software developer’s kit can be accessed by created an account on the Ares web site.

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