Mobile developers can now create mobile apps using HTML, CSS and JavaScript programming effortlessly with the latest Sony Ericsson WebSDK. The open source tool was revealed at the Web 2.0 EXPO in New York and is created in association with PhoneGap open source community.
Initially, the WebSDK supports Android (XPERIA X10) and Symbian (Satio) platforms. The SDK is inclusive of a bridge component that allows JavaScript to access platform features and data such as accelerometer, GPS, Camera and contacts.
“With the Sony Ericsson WebSDK our focus is on bringing all the capabilities of web technologies to mobile applications and giving web developers wide access to easy-to-use tools and mobile phone platforms. We are driving this initiative together with the PhoneGap open source community and invite developers to join us as we offer advanced mobile devices and a clear monetization path,” explained Christopher David, Head of Developer and Partner Engagement at Sony Ericsson.
Testing and deployment are made simpler by the Sony Ericsson PhoneGap Simulator that runs the application and simulates phone features for testing. Further, the Packager packages the application to deploy in sales channels. The Emulator employs Symbian or Android Emulator along with Satio or XPERIA X10 skins.
The Sony Ericsson WebSDK is now available at the Developer World.