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Feedback from WIP Mobile Jam at CTIA in San Fran

added by clewko on October 2, 2008

Thanks to everyone who jammed with us at CTIA. Please tell us: - what you liked - what could be different and about that mural...... did they get it right?…

Vancouver iPhone Development

added by andrewkumar on September 6, 2008

Hey, please leave comments regarding some of the people who are developing on the iPhone in Vancouver. Are there any other resource? Please help edit / modify / populate this…

What frameworks, APIs and what level of access is available from each carrier?

added by ccrucil on July 23, 2008

See http://www.parlay.org for info regarding the standardized Parlay & Parlay X Web Services for specifications. ORANGE: --------- http://www.orangepartner.com/site/enuk/access_orange_apis/p_access.jsp http://gui.alpha.orange-api.net/ihm/InstantApiExplorer/bin-release/InstantApiExplorer.html

Should I develop my app/service as a native or mobile web application?

added by carlo_mh on July 23, 2008

Fewer questions will elicit a wider range of answers among mobile developers, but the simple answer is that there is no simple answer. Both native applications and mobile web apps…

What are best practices to consider when running an SMS short code campaign or application?

added by carlo_mh on July 23, 2008

The CSCA offers a list of best practices on its web site, while the Mobile Marketing Association also offers resources on best practices, regulatory guidance, and a code…

How Do I Get An SMS Short Code In Canada

added by carlo_mh on July 23, 2008

In Canada, visit TXT.CA for more information on how the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association regulates and distributes common short codes. In addition, there are a number of third-party vendors…

How Do I Get An SMS Short Code in the US?

added by carlo_mh on July 23, 2008

How Do I Get An SMS Short Code in the US? In the US, the Common Short Code Administration handles the administration and distribution of short codes, and you can…

How can I adapt web content to different devices?

added by carlo_mh on July 18, 2008

One relatively easy way to mobilize existing web content is by using handheld stylesheets. The open-source WURFL device description respository contains information on the display and browser capabilities…

What technologies does this device support?

added by carlo_mh on July 18, 2008

Fragmentation is a serious issue facing mobile developers, as devices have different screen sizes, support for different technologies and other differences that can break applications from one device to the…

What Does CLDC Refer To? CDC? MIDP?

added by carlo_mh on July 18, 2008

Within Java development for mobile devices, there are several terms and acronyms developers should be familiar with. They generally refer to the bundles in which Java Micro Edition technology is…


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