Welcome to the first edition of the BlackBerry® Developer Newsletter, a new forum, in conjunction with BlackBerry Developer Zone, created exclusively for developers. Want to know the latest news, events or find the latest resources related to the BlackBerry platform? From news releases and downloads, to Developer Guides and Discussion Forums, we'll keep you in touch with what you need to be successful!
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The BlackBerry Developer Newsletter is your gateway to all the resources and news for BlackBerry developers. And it's here to keep you in the know!
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Latest & Greatest
Whoa! It's 4.0! Read up on the latest.
BlackBerry JDE v4.0 Now Available.
The BlackBerry Java Development Environment (JDE) v4.0 is ready to download from the BlackBerry Developer Zone. The latest BlackBerry JDE includes several new enhancements that developers can take advantage of when building custom BlackBerry applications. Find out more about these enhancements, or download BlackBerry JDE v4.0.
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Read the press release.
JDE v4.0 Developer Guides.
So you've downloaded the BlackBerry JDE v4.0 platform – what next? The latest developer guides will help you build wireless applications for the BlackBerry platform. Get them here.
Announcing BlackBerry Enterprise Software v4.0.
The latest version of the BlackBerry Enterprise Software is now available. BlackBerry Enterprise Software 4.0 offers customers ease-of-use, increased mobility, enhanced security and exceptional manageability. Find out more.
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The BlackBerry 7100 Series.
While they look like traditional handsets, this new product line has complete BlackBerry functionality and features Bluetooth ® technology, speakerphone, quad-band network support, revolutionary SureType™ keyboard technology and so much more. Get more information.
See it: 7100 simulator - let's you view your application as it would appear on the handheld.
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The BlackBerry 7290 Wireless Handheld is here.
This BlackBerry 7290™ is full of new features, including Bluetooth technology, quad-band network support, 32 MB of memory and more. Find out more.
See it: 7200 simulator - let's you view your application as it would appear on the handheld. |
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Events and Web Casts
Extend Enterprise Applications Wirelessly – A Developer's Perspective.
Aimed at corporate developers, this webcast focuses on how to wirelessly extend your enterprise applications without having to rebuild or replace them. Dennis J. Guzy, Manager of Information Resources Development, IT, Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, is the guest speaker. View the webcast.
Case Study: Extending Applications Wirelessly in a Microsoft.NET Environment Using the BlackBerry Solution.
Enterprise developers can make the most of existing .NET enterprise applications to the BlackBerry without having to rebuild or replace them. Guest speakers from ATSG will be sharing their knowledge from a solution they developed for Grayson Homes. View the webcast.
Interested in other webcasts? Check out the Developer Resource Portal for a range of archived webcasts.
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BlackBerry Developer Journal
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For Developers, by Developers.
It's the technical journal dedicated to software development, networking, and all things BlackBerry. The BlackBerry Developer Journal gives you the inside scoop from top RIM enterprise developers. Curious? Read on. |
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Ask the Guru - our in-house technical expert!
Who is Guru you ask? Guru is our in-house technical expert who's ready to answer your questions each month. Questions and Guru's replies will be featured in each newsletter, so stay tuned. Consult the Guru.
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Need a Quick Fix? Check out Tips and Tricks!
Find the latest solutions to help you develop more effectively from this corner of the newsletter. Think of them as shortcuts, if you will, to solutions we and other developers have discovered. In this month's issue, get the low down on how to load BlackBerry applications. Get the full scoop.
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