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BlackBerry app development

Get started with the BlackBerry Tablet OS and build interactive web content and applications for the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook, the first device to run on this operating system. This page provides you with the most up-to-date resources from both Adobe and Research in Motion for Tablet OS development. Also find additional resources from Research in Motion on the BlackBerry Developer Zone.

Learn the basics

Rich content on the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook

In this demo, see fluid and crisp web video as well as professional-grade apps on the BlackBerry PlayBook—also the interactive rendition of Reader's Digest implemented using Adobe Digital Publishing Suite. (5:23)

Getting started resources for BlackBerry Tablet OS

Use the BlackBerry Tablet OS SDK for Adobe AIR—and download guides and simulators for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux—to create apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.

Designing for the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook

Learn strategies for developing interactive mobile apps for the BlackBerry Tablet OS.

The RIM BlackBerry PlayBook difference

Learn the basics of BlackBerry PlayBook development and what sets the RIM PlayBook apart from other tablet devices.

Developing apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook

Mike Kirkup from RIM explains the capabilities of the BlackBerry Tablet OS and provides a few tips on developing apps for the PlayBook using Flash Platform technologies.

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Aqualux: Optimized browser-based game for devices

Aqualux: Optimized browser-based game for devices

See an example of Flash game optimization for mobile by taking advantage of the GPU rendering mode and tweaking the display list.

Sylvester's Band: An interactive children's book for tablets, smartphones

Sylvester's Band: An interactive children's book for tablets, smartphones

Review the main technical challenges overcome in developing this storybook app for multiple screen sizes and to achieve great performance.

Core concepts

  1. Starting with ActionScript
  2. Starting with Flash Builder and Flex
  3. Working on ActionScript projects in Flash Builder

Get started with BlackBerry development

Learn more

  1. Flex for the BlackBerry PlayBook in 90 min.
  2. AIR apps with Flash CS5 and BlackBerry Tablet OS SDK
  3. Compile and debug using a command line
  4. Packaging applications for BlackBerry Tablet OS devices

BlackBerry Tablet OS SDK for Adobe AIR

  1. Tablet OS SDK for AIR API Reference
  2. Getting started resources for BlackBerry Tablet OS

Documentation and support

  1. ActionScript 3 Reference for the Flash Platform
  2. Adobe AIR support forums
  3. BlackBerry support forums

Optimizing web content for the BlackBerry Torch

  1. Making Flash fit on mobile devices
  2. Optimize web content for mobile browsing
  3. Content optimization FAQ

Build your BlackBerry development skills

  1. Video encoding/transcoding guidelines for RIM BlackBerry PlayBook

Community tutorials

  1. Using BlackBerry ID in your PlayBook application
  2. PlayBook QNXApplication SWIPE_DOWN
  3. PlayBook sample app using QNX components
  4. Uploading PlayBook app to Blackberry App World

Additional resources

  1. Working with Flex and PHP in Eclipse
  2. Writing multiscreen AIR apps
  3. Tips for building better Adobe AIR apps
  4. BlackBerry Developer's Blog
  5. BlackBerry AppWorld Distribution
  6. BlackBerry Alliance Program

Videos and demos

Adapting UIs for multiple mobile platforms file
Flex-based apps in the leading mobile marketplaces file
Financial Trader app for iOS, Android, BlackBerry Tablet OS file
Mobile app development with Flex and Flash Builder file

MAX 2010 sessions

  1. Developing Adobe AIR apps for the BlackBerry Tablet OS
  2. Monetizing apps on the BlackBerry PlayBook
  3. Power of BlackBerry WebWorks
ActionScript Adobe AIR BlackBerry Flash Builder mobile multiscreen touchscreen

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