After a successful early access program, Palm’s Mojo Software Development Kit is available to all interested app developers. The SDK can be downloaded from a new developer portal -- Palm webOSdev -- at developer.palm.com. Any interested developer with a valid email address can access the SDK, its associated documentation, and new Mojo developer forums.
The initial response to Palm webOS apps -- from both developers and customers -- has been enthusiastic. Even in its initial beta stage, over 1.8 million apps have been downloaded from the beta App Catalog since Palm Pre was released less than six weeks ago. Thousands of developers have participated in the Mojo SDK early access program since it began in early April. New applications are in the pipeline for the Palm App Catalog, and the App Catalog submission process will be opened to all developers beginning this fall.
Developers interested in exploring Palm webOS and the Mojo SDK further may be interested in these upcoming events:
- Michael Abbott, Palm’s Senior Vice President for Application Software & Services, is speaking today on the emerging opportunities for mobile applications at the MobileBeat 2009 conference in San Francisco.
- webOShelp is organizing a developer meetup (at Palm’s Sunnyvale headquarters) on July 28.
- preDevCamp an informal network of Mojo developers, will host events in 73 cities around the world on August 8.
Additional opportunities to find out more about developing for Palm webOS can be found on the webOSdev portal.
Jon Zilber
Ok, lets go! And please people, no preFart apps! Keep that crap on the iPhone!
Posted by: Lee | July 16, 2009 at 07:34 AM
how long is this pipeline?
so homebrewers (i guess this will die soon) will get a chance to be in the app store in the fall?
Posted by: Felipe Garcia | July 16, 2009 at 07:45 AM
I get the following link in the confirmation Message...
#INTERPRET:EVENTVAR:TOKENTEXT#
Posted by: Kenneth Lee | July 16, 2009 at 08:17 AM
When will google voice be available for webos. this prog would kill, SON...
Posted by: assman | July 16, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Awesome, looking forward to more apps!
Posted by: Tosh Hatch | July 16, 2009 at 08:45 AM
When will we be provided a method to create and install applications outside of the "App Catalog"? This functionality exists for almost all other smartphones.
Posted by: Ryan Paras | July 16, 2009 at 08:46 AM
Unfortunately one can't create an account, the "verification link" is bogus.
And one can't recover the account's password...I'm in limbo! Help!
Dear developer:
Many thanks for registering to join the webOSdev Community, the online meeting place for the worldwide webOS developer community. To complete the registration, click the following link, or copy and paste the URL below into the address field in your browser:
#INTERPRET:EVENTVAR:TOKENTEXT#
On the page that appears, you'll be able to select a user name and password as a final step to joining the community.
Thanks again for registering, and we look forward to seeing you at webOSdev.
Sincerely,
The Palm Developer Relations Team
Posted by: Nick | July 16, 2009 at 08:57 AM
The link that is sent out after registering for the download does not appear.
It shows up as the following:
#INTERPRET:EVENTVAR:TOKENTEXT#
Posted by: Bailey Weiler | July 16, 2009 at 09:44 AM
While we're really happy about the shout out (to webOShelp) we unfortunately can't take credit for the meetup at Palm headquarters. We'll be attending, for sure, but we didn't organize it.
Posted by: Ken | July 16, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Hi!
I was attempting to download the SDK, however when I get the email it says:
"To do so, click the following link, or copy and paste the URL below into the address field in your browser:
#INTERPRET:EVENTVAR:TOKENTEXT#"
and as I'm sure you're aware, that isn't a valid URL.
I've tried twice. Do you suggest trying more or is there an alternative to this method?
Posted by: GFS | July 16, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Good news! Congratulations!
What about getting unlocked phones for development? We all already have iPhones for development, so it'll be hard to justify buying into a 2-year Sprint contract just to get our hands on a phone for for testing our apps. Google sells unlocked Android phones for development which is a great idea. Anything like that planned?
Thanks,
Christian
Posted by: Christian Cantrell | July 16, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Wow, when they mean all that includes Linux. Kudos to palm.
Posted by: Bill B | July 16, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Could you explain why the link in the download e-mail is a broken text "#INTERPRET:EVENTVAR:TOKENTEXT#"?
Thanks.
Posted by: TC | July 16, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Sweet, glad you guys released it.
Off to build an app for testing :) something like m.mwd.com :)
for twitter
Posted by: OneJoe | July 16, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Awesome, this is great news! I run a site that reviews WebOS Apps ( http://www.webosappreview.com ), and can't wait until there are more available to review!
Posted by: Nick | July 16, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Can't wait to reap the benefits of all you hard working app developers.
Flickr app plz, kthxbai.
Posted by: jkoromi | July 16, 2009 at 12:52 PM
@Christian: The kit includes an emulator.
Posted by: Stupidscript | July 16, 2009 at 03:42 PM
I don't think I can sign this license agreement. If I submit an application to you, you can use it for anything you want, including providing it to 3rd parties?!?
I see you didn't take any of the suggestions given to you on application distribution seriously. This is a real snub to past Palm developers. This was your chance to be different than Apple rather than to copy them.
Posted by: smc | July 16, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Thanks to those of you who alerted us to the link issue during registration. Should be fixed now.
Posted by: Alex H. at Edelman for Palm | July 16, 2009 at 06:24 PM
Need to get it ASAP. Cannot wait to look into PRE development
Posted by: iPhone Game | July 16, 2009 at 07:41 PM
@Stupidscript: Yes, there's an emulator, but that's not really sufficient for complete testing. Eventually you have to test on a device before releasing.
Posted by: Christian Cantrell | July 16, 2009 at 10:42 PM
When should the Pre users expect to see the new apps in the store?
I'm excited and have been on the edge of my seat for weeks! Can't wait to see what you guys come up with for us!
Posted by: Erica | July 18, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Don't forget that there's a full day of mojo SDK training at InsideMobile on Sunday, July 26th for only $150 with discount code.
More info at: http://www.insidemobilecon.com/2009/07/insidemobile-hands-on-with-mojo-sdk/
Posted by: Tom Ortega | July 18, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Can someone please help me! i have a palm pre that i can not get to work with our exchange. my IT says they have tried everything and are giving up. i don't want to return the phone, i love it. we have small business server, exchange 2003, windows 2007. i keep getting a certificate error, check time and date. PLEASE HELP!
Posted by: steff plotts | July 21, 2009 at 07:01 AM
Oh finally I get what i need !
Posted by: idris oz | July 21, 2009 at 12:50 PM