Now that Samsungs standardized on the TouchWiz interface across its entire touchscreen line -- dumbphone and smartphone alike -- theyve created a fertile playground that offers developers the opportunity to reach a good chunk of the worlds second largest phone manufacturers devices. A dedicated software development kit for TouchWiz is now available direct from Samsung, and since your average code monkey doesnt necessarily have access to fifteen different phones running multiple versions of every platform Sammy supports, theyre also offering up their Virtual Device Lab thatll let devs test their wares on everything the company has on tap. For distribution, Samsung will have a number of channels available: its Application Store, a new Widget Gallery thatll premiere on Verizons Omnia II launching later this year, and -- perhaps most tantalizingly for developers -- the possibility of inclusion right in the frickin ROM if Samsung really loves what youve done. Considering that youre targeting S60, WinMo, and a wealth of proprietary OS devices in one fell swoop, this could end up being a huge distribution channel.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Samsung launches TouchWiz SDK for cross-platform bliss
Now that Samsungs standardized on the TouchWiz interface across its entire touchscreen line -- dumbphone and smartphone alike -- theyve created a fertile playground that offers developers the opportunity to reach a good chunk of the worlds second largest phone manufacturers devices. A dedicated software development kit for TouchWiz is now available direct from Samsung, and since your average code monkey doesnt necessarily have access to fifteen different phones running multiple versions of every platform Sammy supports, theyre also offering up their Virtual Device Lab thatll let devs test their wares on everything the company has on tap. For distribution, Samsung will have a number of channels available: its Application Store, a new Widget Gallery thatll premiere on Verizons Omnia II launching later this year, and -- perhaps most tantalizingly for developers -- the possibility of inclusion right in the frickin ROM if Samsung really loves what youve done. Considering that youre targeting S60, WinMo, and a wealth of proprietary OS devices in one fell swoop, this could end up being a huge distribution channel.
