BlackBerry Messenger Social Platform SDK updates for Java/Webworks
RIM has announced the availability of BlackBerry Messenger Social Platform SDK 1.0 for BlackBerry Java final version, as well as the first public beta version of BlackBerry WebWorks.
The social platform SDK is a toolset that allows developers access to new APIs that enable them to integrate BBM social interactions into their apps. They also have the ability to market their app via viral distribution over BBM, allowing them access to a user base of 45 million users.
New APIs in the SDK include:
- The ability for an application to receive invitations from other users who are not on their contact list.
- Contact picker UI changed to improve the selection of multiple contacts and for initiating a multi-user chat.
- The ability to send a join invitation to a user who does not have the app installed.
- A new API to determine whether the app is running on the test platform or production platform.
Full press release below:
BBM Social Platform for Java/final and BB WebWorks/beta
Research In Motion have announced the global availability of the BlackBerry Messenger Social Platform SDK 1.0 for BlackBerry Java final version and the BlackBerry Messenger Social Platform SDK 1.0 for BlackBerry WebWorks first public beta version. The BBM Social Platform SDK is the toolset which enables developers to build a new class of super apps that leverage the power of the BBM social interactions. BBM has over 45 million active users world-wide and is growing at over 2 million active users per month.
The SDKs give Java and web developers access to new APIs that enable them to deeply integrate BBM social interactions in their apps, providing better differentiation. They can also leverage a powerful paradigm for app monetization through the viral distribution channel represented by the conversations of 45 million BBM users. They can build highly socially engaging apps including multimedia, gaming, location-based services, VoIP, video and commerce that now bring users’ friends, families, and colleagues into those experiences. Within those apps, not only can users connect and chat with BBM contacts but they can also share application achievements and content in real time.
BlackBerry Messenger Social Platform SDK 1.0 for BlackBerry Java
The final version of the BlackBerry Messenger Social Platform SDK 1.0 for Blackberry Java adds a few changes and refinements to the platform since the last beta refresh in the spring of this year. These additions further equip BlackBerry to be the mobile platform of choice for delivering social applications and experiences. Below are a few of the APIs new in this release that enable developers to deliver engaging and interactive social experiences:
- The ability for an application to receive invitations from other users who are not on their contact list.
- Contact picker UI changed to improve the selection of multiple contacts and for initiating a multi-user chat.
- The ability to send a join invitation to a user who does not have the app installed.
- A new API to determine whether the app is running on the test platform or production platform.
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