What's new in BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for Smartphones 2.2.0
Oct 19, 2011
- Version 2.2 of the SDK includes features such as full system level file manipulation with read/write access, updated BlackBerry PlayBook tablet simulators, support for WebGL on BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0, signing improvements, ability to play audio when the screen dims and various bug fixes.
New in BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for Smartphones 2.1.1 (Aug 22, 2011)
- Support for new APIs:You can now access APIs for camera and push functionality (including reliable push), and for working with the banner area.
- Improved page rendering:
- Page rendering is now faster when you do not use a loading screen.
- HTTP BASIC authentication support:
- When your application accesses a web server that requires authentication, users are prompted for credentials. If your application uses a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server connection, you also get NTLM authentication support.
- Camera API:
- Developers can leverage a BlackBerry smartphone's camera to record video/capture stills from within a WebWorks app
- Push API:
- The new Push API makes it easier for developers to leverage BIS/BES Push Services to deliver real-time notifications. This API now has reliable push support which means the BlackBerry® WebWorks™ application can send confirmation to the server that the push data has been delivered.
- Banner API:
- Developers can now leverage the home screen banner to alert end users of new notifications with custom logos or icons.
- HTTP Basic/NTLM Authentication:
- BlackBerry WebWorks applications now have full support for Basic authentication. NTLM authentication is only supported for applications connecting through BES.
New in BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for Smartphones 2.1 (Jul 8, 2011)
- NTLM & BASIC Authentication support (NTLM support requires a BlackBerry Enterprise Server)
- Camera API (take a picture or a video)
- Top Banner Indicator API
- Enhanced Push APIs
- Improved rendering speeds for applications not using loading/transition screens
New in BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for Smartphones 2.0.0.18 (Apr 26, 2011)
- Support for BlackBerry services:
- The BlackBerry WebWorks SDK is architected to support BlackBerry Services APIs in future releases.
- New JavaScript extension model:
- JavaScript extensions that were previously built into the BlackBerry® Device Software are now contained in a separate API folder. You can change and distribute these extensions.
- Open source support:
- The BlackBerry WebWorks Packager and JavaScript extensions are available on GitHub. You can create or modify extensions, view and modify the BlackBerry WebWorks Packager, and contribute to the open source community.
- Enhancements to navigation mode:
- In applications for smartphones with a touch screen or a touch pad that are running BlackBerry 6, navigation mode now supports the iframes element.
- Support for dashes in resource names:
- You can now use dashes within resource names in your BlackBerry WebWorks application.