BlackBerry developers that rely on a simulator for app development, listen up, because you need to read this! The latest simulator release for BlackBerry 10 brings a heap of new improvements, features and core apps, taking development one step closer to using a physical device.
In the latest BlackBerry 10.1 simulator release we now offer the ability to select which form factor you want to launch the simulator with. In this release, we support the layout for both the Z10 and Q10 devices. No more need to download multiple simulators! You?ll see these boot options listed as follows:
- BlackBerry 10 All-Touch [1280x768]
- BlackBerry 10 Keyboard [720x720]
Once the boot option is selected, you?ll notice some handy tool tip information during the simulator boot up screen. These tips will highlight new features as well as suggestions for maximizing simulator performance. Additionally, the simulator adds support for multi-touch input where developers can simulate up to 10 individual touch paths. For example, you can simulator using a two finger pinch and zoom. For more details, check out the documentation for simulator gestures.
The simulator controller joins the new feature party with added support for automatic simulator connection, incoming and outgoing phone call simulation, and mouse mode selection for controlling touch events. If your application supports incoming phone calls, you can test this by sending a call from the simulator controller. The incoming number will be detected by your application. For all the details on what is available in the simulator controller, check out the documentation.
Now let?s talk about what applications come with the simulator out of box. Previously, we supported a basic set of core applications including:
- BlackBerry Hub
- Contacts
- Calendar
- Browser
- BBM
- BlackBerry World
- Phone
- Settings
Today, we have added a whole bunch more; including support for social connect accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, Evernote and LinkedIn. These new apps include, but are not limited to:
- Calculator
- File Manager
- Games
- Help
- Maps
- Pictures
- Remember
- Smart Tags
- YouTube
- Weather
So, what are you waiting for? Grab the latest simulator download and get started using all these great new features today! For additional information, please see the release notes.
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