BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com - Developers Lounge http://forums.crackberry.com/ The forum for BlackBerry app developers. en Sun, 19 May 2013 15:43:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.crackberry.com/images/misc/rss.png BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com - Developers Lounge http://forums.crackberry.com/ Kakaotalk? http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/kakaotalk-808693/ Sat, 18 May 2013 15:33:00 GMT When will we see Kakaotalk for bb10? The side load on this doesn't work and a very popular social networking application. Tango is another one

Posted via CB10 ]]> Developers Lounge guitartak http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/kakaotalk-808693/ Will Maluuba come to Blackberry http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/will-maluuba-come-blackberry-805501/ Sat, 11 May 2013 14:52:24 GMT http://www.maluuba.com/ Share your thoughts Posted via CB10 http://www.maluuba.com/

Share your thoughts

Posted via CB10 ]]> Developers Lounge Sparticusink http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/will-maluuba-come-blackberry-805501/ Researching Old DevCons http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/researching-old-devcons-805418/ Sat, 11 May 2013 07:38:55 GMT I am researching the history of sessions offered at Developer Conferences. Unfortunately it appears that the old sessions catalogs aren't available online, and the BB App versions of the catalogs arent in AppWorld.

I'm hoping someone may have a lead on archived catalogs or copies of presentations from the sessions (or a nice zip archive?!)? I'm looking in the 2008-2011 time frame (harkening back to the LEGO theme in 2009).

Thanks for any leads :D ]]> Developers Lounge HoldenCA http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/researching-old-devcons-805418/ Wanted - dedicated virtual / remote access for the PB to Z10 http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/wanted-dedicated-virtual-remote-access-pb-z10-804880/ Thu, 09 May 2013 18:30:43 GMT I would like to see a dedicated virtual / remote access for the PB to Z10? Similar to BB Bridge, but with full remote / homescreen / device support... I would like to see a dedicated virtual / remote access for the PB to Z10? Similar to BB Bridge, but with full remote / homescreen / device support from your z10.

Would allow for a Z10 sized phone to be carried in your pocket, but would allow for the Playbook to be a Z10 when a larger screen is wanted. No need for a G-Note sized phone.

The Z10 would supply all processing and data storage. The Playbook would just be a touch screen. ]]> Developers Lounge Powdah http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/wanted-dedicated-virtual-remote-access-pb-z10-804880/ Ascii data into device over serial/usb port? http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/ascii-data-into-device-over-serial-usb-port-804550/ Wed, 08 May 2013 21:55:07 GMT Can someone tell me if it is possible to receive serial data into a device over the us by serial port? Looking to receive data files from an... Can someone tell me if it is possible to receive serial data into a device over the us by serial port?

Looking to receive data files from an instrument, very simple format, about 49k of text.



Posted via CB10 ]]> Developers Lounge Peter Roy http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/ascii-data-into-device-over-serial-usb-port-804550/ BlackBerry World trying to update my app continuously... http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/blackberry-world-trying-update-my-app-continuously-804330/ Wed, 08 May 2013 08:50:30 GMT In April 2013 I have released an app for Z10 (App ID: 26899873). When the Q10 became available I have released an updated version which supports... In April 2013 I have released an app for Z10 (App ID: 26899873).

When the Q10 became available I have released an updated version which supports Z10 and Q10.

Last week the first update was approved but never appeared in the BlackBerry World for Z10. Instead Z10 users were prompted that an update is available but it showed and downloaded the initial release (v 1.0.0) but the installation fails and the BB World is showing that an update is available again.

This is the feedback I have received from annoyed users:

"It was a decent app until thus week, when it started trying to update continuously. Don't have a way to contact the dev, so I deleted it."

"It won't update, it's downloaded but don't want to install. Plz fix...otherwise its good app that's why this problem is troubling me"

This is the thread I have opened here:
App updates are approved but can't be found in Bla... - BlackBerry Support Community Forums

Can you help me.

Cheers, ]]> Developers Lounge Flow Dialer http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/blackberry-world-trying-update-my-app-continuously-804330/ BB10 Blog Bountry Payout, Have you got yours? http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/bb10-blog-bountry-payout-have-you-got-yours-804151/ Tue, 07 May 2013 19:58:30 GMT Hey, a couple months back BlackBerry ran their Blog Bounty program that would award developers $100 per app for 'popular' apps created by the App Generator. On March 19th I recieved the email,

Quote:
Thank you for participating in the BlackBerry 10 Blog Bounty program.
Your app(s) listed here are among the first 5,000 submitted during the event and are eligible for $100 USD each (to a maximum of $2000).

Chris Fruetel - Cyclist
UGC - UoGuelph Cycling

What are the next steps?
After all your apps have been reviewed, cash rewards will be distributed by our program partner Milestone. You will receive an email to confirm payment information from rimredemption@milestoneintegrated.com. Please remember to whitelist that email addresses to ensure you receive your rewards.
For more details on the event and the reward process visit: Blog Bounty

Sincerely,
The BlackBerry Developer Program Team
The link says vendors will be notified before April 22nd, so I was wondering if anyone here got their award? I haven't heard anything about this contest since the email I posted above. My apps aren't the most popular, but they're beating most App Generator applications in their categories so I thought I'd qualify. I was planning on donating the award to my team since we don't charge members any fees and are not for profit. The money would have been nice to pay for gas money to races or to supplement jersey costs by a few bucks.

Edit: Looks like I spelled my title wrong, if any mods swing by this thread please feel free to edit the title. Thanks! ]]> Developers Lounge PlayBookUserMT http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/bb10-blog-bountry-payout-have-you-got-yours-804151/ BlackBerry Jam Americas 2013 http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/blackberry-jam-americas-2013-a-803989/ Tue, 07 May 2013 13:55:20 GMT Hi Everyone, For those of you who are attending BBJam Americas in Orlando next week, I was wondering if you knew whether BBJAM will be held at the... Hi Everyone,

For those of you who are attending BBJam Americas in Orlando next week, I was wondering if you knew whether BBJAM will be held at the Marriott along with BB Live or will it be held at a separate hotel like last year?

Anyone know? ]]> Developers Lounge araskin http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/blackberry-jam-americas-2013-a-803989/ Unfair and Unhealthy Competition from a Developer Called nextGen http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/unfair-unhealthy-competition-developer-called-nextgen-803928/ Tue, 07 May 2013 10:21:10 GMT Hi all, My Vendor name is* DrunkEddyLabs* I am facing an unfair competition from other developer called *nextGen *(vendor ID:*9573*). Let me... Hi all,
My Vendor name is DrunkEddyLabs

I am facing an unfair competition from other developer called nextGen (vendor ID:9573).


Let me explain what is the problem here.

I have an application titled- Motion Avatars for BBM™ (BlackBerry World - Motion Avatars for BBM)
I released this app on 22nd April 2013

nextGen has an application titled- Animated Avatars for BBM™ (BlackBerry World - Animated Avatars for BBM)
he released that app before 22nd April 2013.

Problem 1;
He (nextGen) emailed me on 5th May 2013, asked me to remove my app from BlackBerry World, and he told me that he was in the process of filing a lawsuit, for what he called "Copying his app". I have no idea what I "infringed". Copyright? Trademark? Patent? Well, he simply said that I copied his app.

Fact 1:
I did not copy his application at all, the fact that my app and his app share the same functionality does not mean that I copied his app. My application differs in terms of overall design, and has a totally different name with his app.

My app and his app both has the functionality to set Animated GIF as BBM Avatars, those avatars was searched and retrieved from the internet (websites that provides GIF avatars)

Problem 2:
This is where it get nasty, and what really caused me to post here in this forum.
My application rarely receives negative reviews, but ever since his email on 5th May, my app now constantly receives negative reviews, which are clearly intended to hurt my app sales.

At this point, you guys might think that those reviews might not be from him, but worry not, I have a few of these reviews screenshots from both my application and his application BlackBerry World page.

Those people who posted really bad reviews (by bad, I mean DEFAMATION) on my app, coincidentally posted unbelievably POSITIVE reviews on his app.

Those bad reviews really don't make any sense at all, but highly probably drives potential customers away. (See the screenshots). My sales declines 70% because of those reviews

First Screenshot is Motion Avatars (My app) Reviews, the second and third screenshot are Animated Avatars reviews (nextgen's app). I have highlighted the usernames in colors so it's easier for you guys to see.

Please notice the usernames

Question:
1. Is releasing an app with similar functionality is prohibited in BlackBerry World? Is BlackBerry World a monopoly market?
Riddle me this: If one developer released a Translator application, are other developers not allowed to released another Translator application??? What about Twitter clients? Dictionaries?

My App Review Page
Drunk_Eddy_Labs_Motion_Avatars_Review.jpg

His App Review Page
Next_Gen_App_Animated_Avatars_Review_1.png
Next_Gen_App_Animated_Avatars_Review_2.png
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]]> Developers Lounge DrunkEddyLabs http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/unfair-unhealthy-competition-developer-called-nextgen-803928/ My images for my app are no longer displayed in BlackBerry World http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/my-images-my-app-no-longer-displayed-blackberry-world-803579/ Mon, 06 May 2013 07:16:31 GMT My images for my apss were displayed in BlackBerry World when I viewed them in BlackBerry World with my Z10, however they are no longer being... My images for my apss were displayed in BlackBerry World when I viewed them in BlackBerry World with my Z10, however they are no longer being displayed. The images do appear when viewing BlackBerry World via my computer browser. In the vendor portal, my images were uploaded in the Default and BB10 tabs. Has anyone had this problem? ]]> Developers Lounge Mister-E http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/my-images-my-app-no-longer-displayed-blackberry-world-803579/ Just got an iPhone 4S for development... oh boy, is it old!!! http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/just-got-iphone-4s-development-oh-boy-old-802914/ Sat, 04 May 2013 00:07:06 GMT I just got an iPhone 4S for development purposes, OMG, is it backward and OOOOLLDDD, screen is just way too tiny, and everything about it is very... I just got an iPhone 4S for development purposes, OMG, is it backward and OOOOLLDDD, screen is just way too tiny, and everything about it is very much last decade, OLD OS, OLD UI, OLD navigation. I cannot believe they're still selling these?!

BB should just give BB10 to users for FREE TRIAL, people will not go back! ]]> Developers Lounge AlexBC http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/just-got-iphone-4s-development-oh-boy-old-802914/ BlackBerry Java Development Training Philippines http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/blackberry-java-development-training-philippines-802570/ Fri, 03 May 2013 04:29:10 GMT Hi,

I'm looking for a BlackBerry Java Development Training here in the Philippines, where can I found one?

Personal/Freelance/1-on-1 Trainers are also acceptable, just send me a Private Message.

Thanks in advance,
Paul ]]> Developers Lounge Paul Mark Castillo http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/blackberry-java-development-training-philippines-802570/ Calling all developers http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/calling-all-developers-802394/ Thu, 02 May 2013 18:35:52 GMT I am looking for a developer to make an app for BB10 contact me for more detail upscale_pro@yahoo.com I am looking for a developer to make an app for BB10 contact me for more detail upscale_pro@yahoo.com ]]> Developers Lounge oricketts@gmail.com http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/calling-all-developers-802394/ Vendor Portal not working? http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/vendor-portal-not-working-802280/ Thu, 02 May 2013 13:31:39 GMT Is the Vendor Portal working?

I can't seem to get in. I can get the BlackBerry ID login at https://appworld.blackberry.com/isvportal/home.do, but when I click Sign In I just get a blank screen, OR I get "BlackBerry ID Authentication failed. Please try again" before I can even enter my info, or sometimes after entering my info... ]]> Developers Lounge kmsoft http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/vendor-portal-not-working-802280/ BlackBerry App World Development issues - Ewan Spence http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/blackberry-app-world-development-issues-ewan-spence-801378/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:38:57 GMT I found *an article on Forbes (http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2013/03/20/blackberry-has-an-app-problem-with-the-z10-and-bb10/)* where this... I found an article on Forbes where this guy Ewan Spence talks not so nicely about the BlackBerry.
In fact, one guys responds to him as follows:

Quote:
Honestly the issue is not that developers do not want to make apps for blackberry, its that the experience of doing so is terrible. Take for example a recent app we made, Recipes by ingredients, it has seen great success on android, apple, windows 8, and even chrome. It was a terrible experience submitting it to blackberry. You hear them criticize apple however apples approval time was nothing compared to the 28 days it took to review our app on blackberry. In addition apple and android devices are plentiful and easy to test on. The z10 is impossible to find and it is a hard sell to get developers to spend $700 on a phone to test (Never trust a emulator) then go through terrible support and a long review process to get almost no support after you launch the product. The fact is the reason blackberry had to make android possible is that it is the ONLY way most developers would even waste there time. I love what the z10 represents and looks like but blackberry has bigger problems now then just hardware and software, there core business model is faltering as they do not know how to deal with developers who are trying to move units to consumers instead of just businesses.

Sincerely,

Wendell Adams
http://www.abmobileapps.com/
This reply as well as Ewan's "professional" opinion, really made me mad.
So you dev's tell me, is it really that hard to get BlackBerry to approve an app or is it that BlackBerry wants good apps and is being picky?
Would love to hear the guys and gals with lots of grey matter respond on this one! ]]> Developers Lounge PINC http://forums.crackberry.com/developers-lounge-f9/blackberry-app-world-development-issues-ewan-spence-801378/