What's new in BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for Tablet OS 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 Tablet OS 2.1.0 (Jun 24, 2011)
- Includes the following enhancements:
- Support for Payment Service, which facilitates in-app payments. Learn about Payment Service
- New APIs:
- Camera API: pictures and video taping from within BlackBerry WebWorks applications with the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet dual HD cameras
- Microphone API: activate the capability to record audio with the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet microphone
- Identity API: retrieve information about the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet PIN
- File IO API: read, copy and write files onto the BlackBerry® Tablet OS file system
- Ability to call many BlackBerry WebWorks for Tablet OS extensions APIs using AJAX, allowing a RESTful or URI implementation
New in BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for Tablet OS 2.0.0 (Apr 26, 2011)
- JavaScript APIs are now separated from the OS. This new architecture is designed to allow developers to easily modify and enhance the existing APIs and package them with their BlackBerry WebWorks application. This will also allow new APIs to be easily added to your application.
- The BlackBerry WebWorks framework and all of the APIs are open sourced and available on GitHub! Developers can now contribute to and participate in the evolution of the BlackBerry WebWorks project.
New in BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for Tablet OS 1.0.0.23 Beta 3 (Apr 6, 2011)
- Code signing enabled – you can now secure your application using the BlackBerry code signing process for BlackBerry Tablet OS. Learn more about signing your applications.
- AJAX support for local context. This fix improves the quality of support for using AJAX to retrieve local resources. A benefit of this fix includes improved support on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet for JavaScript frameworks like jQuery.
- Loading screen image – Developers can define a loading screen and transition effect in their config.xml file to improve the user experience during application startup.