1. Why are developers supporting the RIM launch so much
1/29/2013 10:10:25 AM
Why are developers supporting the RIM launch so much
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Why are developers supporting the RIM launch so much


Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Richard Harris Richard Harris

The success or failure of any mobile platform really depends on the developers writing apps for it. So how is Blackberry going to win an already underpowered developer base, since most have become comfortable writing for iOS and Android? Easy - by doing massive developer buy-ins, giveaways, hack-a-thons, and more, and to KEEP it going. 

It looks like BB is offering alot of developer incentives to get them to write for their platform, and it's attracted a lot of attention for sure. Here is a story about 3 game developers and why they are choosing to develop for RIM.


Read more: http://www.fiercedeveloper.com/story/3-gaming-deve...

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