Create a Web signal Registration Application

BlackBerry Smartphone have a special feature that enables users to subscribe to receive different Web signals on the same handset. The advantage of these Web signals is that it allows content providers to push icons to launch content to BlackBerry Smartphone. Content providers use BlackBerry Internet Service or Internet Service browser to accomplish the job. 

It is essential to download the right BlackBerry app to create a presence on Smartphone and enable user to go to predetermined Webpage to register for the web signal. The subscription confirmation pushes a new Web signal icon and results in removal of registration application. The Web signal icon is similar to Web icon but the browser launch is started by Smartphone user from application UI. 

Users have to download the code sample and complete a set of step[s to make their device compatible. The application title should have title of application, vendor name and application description for easy processing. This title shows on the home screen when the user scrolls over the icon. 

BlackBerry users can add a custom icon. This icon is displayed on the home screen and is familiar to the user to click upon it instantly. The image of the icon should be of prescribed pixel size to launch it successfully. Users can choose a standard image from image editing tool to get a familiar image in right dimension. Users are also required to set the values of four variables in the main method of WebsignalRegistrationSignal.java class to show your Web signal.  

The completion of registration form in all respects and its submission enables a Web signal in a matter of time. Needless to say that registration application is removed when the web signal is allocated on the BlackBerry Smartphone.

What factors contribute to BlackBerry apps popularity?

BlackBerry’s popularity has reached 14 million users and is still increasing. There are two main software programs J2ME and MDS that enhance mobiles’ popularity.  RIM manufactured mobile phones give a new touch to their users’ mobile phones. People use this handset to enhance their business life through better connectivity. BlackBerry aims to make life easy with easy sending and receiving of emails. This handset was amongst the earlier phones which introduced internet access through mobiles. 

QWERTY Keypad also enables the person to perform better functioning. Touch screens are also available with keypad making it easy for mobile-users to operate the handset easily. 

BlackBerry mobile users are increasing in geometric progression. They search for useful apps to enhance their functional capacity. Application developers are concentrating on development of useful and meaningful apps to integrate with mobile phones. BlackBerry users experience a new touch of professional life by staying connected with their friends and colleagues 24x7. 

BlackBerry apps are developed keeping the clientele in mind. These vary from person to person. Youths prefer fun and excitement and mature people go for business enhancement apps. The cutting-edge technology and high-end sophisticate features make it simply irresistible for mobile users to opt for Blackberry handsets and enjoy apps, uninterruptedly. 

RIM has privileged its users with business-like professional handsets. Standard features of handsets are email organizer, PIM functions, Web browsing, solution ecosystem and more. Apps developers take care of their customers by developing robust apps and satisfy their customers.

Recent lowering-down pricing techniques has allured more and more mobile users to opt for BlackBerry mobiles as these fall in their purchasing power, easily.   

Venture into development World of BlackBerry Apps

BlackBerry apps are developed on a platform that allows Java development. Blackberry users are on variety of carriers providing great potential to developers to work and earn money. 

Java Programming

Language understanding is a must. Developers may not go deep into the language but should be well aware of basics and fundamentals. Catch-up with tutorials for some specialized skills. BlackBerry application development Companies give preference to those with specialized skills. However, place for fresher is also available.

Java Development Kit

Java Development Kit version 1.6(aka6.0) is needed to allow developers to compile and run Java programs. Current version JDK 6, update 14 can be installed as I t is the latest version.

Eclipse or Integrated development environment or IDE renders Java programming easy. BlackBerry’s official team has created a plug-in which works directly with Eclipse and packages eclipse with plug-in, rendering it convenient for developers to download plug-in. Plug-in will ask the name of the directory for installation and it is directed to prescribed directory.

Tutorial

BlackBerry provides information in the form of tutorial to help develop first blackberry app. Blackberry developers can copy-paste the right PDF at the Company’s prescribed location. Developers should try to understand the working procedures on the tutorial rather than copy-paste it on Eclipse. These are important concepts needed for an app.

Developer page

BlackBerry developer page is full of PDFs and videos to explain the right concepts. Sample program are also available to get started.

After application development and subsequent testing on simulators, you should submit it on BlackBerry app store for publication. Your First innovative app is ready for market penetration.