Can someone point me in the right direction. I am looking to develop an application for a Verizon enV Touch, but I am totally clueless when it comes to this. Any advise on the technology used, the development tools needed, or application programming for cell phones in general is greatly appreciated. I basically need "Cell Phone Application Programming for Dummies"
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There is no "Dummmy" or general book. Cell phones vary in countless ways - cpu, software, etc. Does the enV have official "app store" and SDK? That would make it much easier.
My hunch is that this phone uses Java like a lot of phones do, but I can't be certain. But even then, the libraries will vary based on manufacture and carrier. If there is no store, you will have to work through Verizon or LG to get the tools needed.
One possibility is to use Flash Lite, which is enabled on this phone.
Daniel A. White
2009-06-30 12:05:21
I'd say Flash Lite would be the way to go - if you're willing to purchase the development tools.
Stephen Denne
2009-06-30 12:35:34
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On a side note, the iPhone SDK is freely available (at least it was for 2.x) and there are 10's of books out there for it. Plus, its a much more popular platform and less likely to vary over time.
Daniel A. White
2009-06-30 12:10:28
I would note though in order to develop for the IPhone you do need a Mac. Unlike other phones which you can develop on any operating system.
David Basarab
2009-06-30 12:17:04
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Here is the Verizon Wireless Open Development page.
This is where you start.
David Basarab
2009-06-30 12:24:10
This is actually for people who want to develop their own devices. It won't be of much help if you are looking for application development resources.
Adam B
2009-07-02 19:57:56
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Check this site: Verizon Development Center - BREW. There is a good introduction of what's needed in the Getting Started section.
dawntrader
2009-09-16 12:36:09