SDK
An acronym for Software Developers Kit, an SDK is a piece of "middleware" that allows developers to create applications and software for specific platforms. SDKs are released by manufacturers in an effort to spur development, and can be offered free of charge, free with licensing restraints, or manufacturers can charge to give access to the SDK. SDKs in the mobile space have recently come to the fore front, with Apple's iPhone SDK being released earlier in the year allowing third-party developers to create iPhone and iPod touch applications without needing to bypass Apple's security. Google's Android operating system also offers an SDK, which, before the T-Mobile G1 was released, was the only way people could sample the Android OS.
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07/16/09 2:06pm Mobile Palm Pre Mojo SDK goes public, app submissions to begin in autumn
The Official Palm Blog: http://bit.ly/d3sJy dig deeper
Around the web: blog.palm.com (1 comment)
, techmeme.com
, SolSie.com
, internetnews.com
, digitaldaily.allthingsd.com
, downloadsquad.com
, engadget.com (50 comments)
, Between the Lines 
Profile pages: SDK, Palm, Palm Pre, Palm webOS
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04/02/09 10:30am Mobile Palm's big April 1st announcements center on developers
Palm's big announcement for April 1st lacked any release date for the Pre, but included webOS SDK availability and news that the Pre would support emulation of Palm OS applications. dig deeper
Around the web: Engadget (30 comments)
, The Toybox
, SolSie.com
, Brighthand.com
, Tech-Ex
, HotHardware.com
, Wired: Gadget Lab
, The Official Palm Blog (2 comments) 
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10/24/08 3:52pm Mobile iPhone NDA ends and iPhone developer forums appear on Apple's website
Good news for both developers wanting to build applications for the iPhone and iPod touch for distribution via the Apple App Store… dig deeper
Around the web: Delicious popular: iPhone
, PC World Latest Technology News
, MAKE Magazine
, iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and beyond
, Gizmodo
, BetaNews.Com 
Profile pages: Apple iPhone, Apple iPhone 3G, Apple, Apple iPhone, SDK, Apple iPod touch, Apple iPod, NDA
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10/07/08 2:03pm Mobile feature Ebook readers roundup
If you routinely cart around a small library of tomes, your back may thank you for considering an ebook. dig deeper
Profile pages: Sony, SDK, Touchscreen, Amazon, E-ink, eBook, SD card, iRex, EV-DO
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09/29/08 7:19pm Gaming Swinxs releases RFID-based gaming system
Tracking players' wristbands, the Swinxs talking base station narrates the gameplay and supports downloadable content. dig deeper
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09/25/08 3:10am Mobile Column How does the T-Mobile G1 change the playing field?
Google's new Android operating system hopes to change the way you look at mobile phones. dig deeper
Profile pages: 3G, Google, Open source, T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream), Google Android, SDK, HTC, T-Mobile, QWERTY keyboard, Search engine, Google Android
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09/22/08 7:50pm Home A/V Sony jumpstarts application development for BRAVIA TVs
Supported BRAVIA models are able to download the small programs online, which can range from simple clocks to multiplayer games. dig deeper
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