The BlackBerry Java Development Environment (JDE) is now in version 5.0 beta. With OS 5.0 on the way, and many new features being opened up to developers, we can expect a surge in interesting new applications. For example, with OS 5.0, I’ve heard that the video API’s will be opened up to developers, allowing apps to use the video camera. Think about all the fun applications you can use with access to video.
The BlackBerry Java Development Environment provides developers with:
- New APIs and enhanced capabilities
- Simplified wireless connectivity to the Internet or corporate intranets
- Easy to customize user interfaces
- Client-side logic
- Support for push content
- Local integration with email, Personal Information Management (PIM), multimedia and BlackBerry
- Location-based services
The latest version of JDE will:
- Increase productivity
- Simplify application development
- Provide end-to-end tools and enhanced Java APIs
- Communicate with most programming languages, protocols and data formats
