Web Developers – Create Mobile Apps easily with Sony Ericsson WebSDK
On 18th November 2009 at the Web 2.0 EXPO in New York, Sony Ericsson announced the Sony Ericsson WebSDK. It is an open source tool created in collaboration with the PhoneGap open source community. The SDK makes it possible for web and mobile developers to create mobile apps using HTML, CSS and JavaScript programming. A bridge component allows JavaScript to access platform features and data such as accelerometer, GPS, Camera and contacts.
The WebSDK enables developers to produce applications which work consistently independent of the underlying platform. It initially supports Android (e.g. XPERIA™ X10) and Symbian (e.g. Satio™) platforms.
“With the Sony Ericsson WebSDK our focus is on bringing all the capabilities of web technologies to mobile applications and giving web developers wide access to easy-to-use tools and mobile phone platforms.” says Christopher David, Head of Developer and Partner Engagement at Sony Ericsson. “We are driving this initiative together with the PhoneGap open source community and invite developers to join us as we offer advanced mobile devices and a clear monetization path.”
Nitobi's CEO, Andre Charland added: "Sony Ericsson's collaboration with the PhoneGap community is a huge win for mobile users, developers and the future of the open web on mobile devices. Having already adopted and benefited from open platforms like Google Android™ OS and Symbian, Sony Ericsson is now completing the puzzle for developers of cross-platform mobile applications."
The HTML/CSS/JavaScript part can be authored in the developer’s tool of choice. We provide the tools to make testing and deployment simple:
PhoneGap Cross Platform Framework – provides the bridging functionality to access platform features
Sony Ericsson PhoneGap Simulator – runs the application and simulates phone features for testing
Packager – packages the application to deploy in sales channels
Emulator – Use the Symbian or Android Emulator together with our Satio™ or XPERIA™ X10 skins.
The WebSDK is available right now at Developer World. If you are visiting the Web 2.0 EXPO in New York, come and visit us at booth 917 where we will be running technical talks on the new WebSDK.
The WebSDK enables developers to produce applications which work consistently independent of the underlying platform. It initially supports Android (e.g. XPERIA™ X10) and Symbian (e.g. Satio™) platforms.
“With the Sony Ericsson WebSDK our focus is on bringing all the capabilities of web technologies to mobile applications and giving web developers wide access to easy-to-use tools and mobile phone platforms.” says Christopher David, Head of Developer and Partner Engagement at Sony Ericsson. “We are driving this initiative together with the PhoneGap open source community and invite developers to join us as we offer advanced mobile devices and a clear monetization path.”
Nitobi's CEO, Andre Charland added: "Sony Ericsson's collaboration with the PhoneGap community is a huge win for mobile users, developers and the future of the open web on mobile devices. Having already adopted and benefited from open platforms like Google Android™ OS and Symbian, Sony Ericsson is now completing the puzzle for developers of cross-platform mobile applications."
The HTML/CSS/JavaScript part can be authored in the developer’s tool of choice. We provide the tools to make testing and deployment simple:
PhoneGap Cross Platform Framework – provides the bridging functionality to access platform features
Sony Ericsson PhoneGap Simulator – runs the application and simulates phone features for testing
Packager – packages the application to deploy in sales channels
Emulator – Use the Symbian or Android Emulator together with our Satio™ or XPERIA™ X10 skins.
The WebSDK is available right now at Developer World. If you are visiting the Web 2.0 EXPO in New York, come and visit us at booth 917 where we will be running technical talks on the new WebSDK.
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