BlackBerry Java SDK 6.0 Release Notes

About this manual

The BlackBerry Java SDK 6.0 provides APIs and tools for developing applications that run on BlackBerry devices. It enables integration with device functions such as GPS, camera, Bluetooth, messaging, and the BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

This release adds a Shortcut API for home‑screen shortcuts, a new Popup Menu API, enhanced animation, OpenVG 1.1 binding, updated Maps and UI components, multi‑touch gesture support, and many other UI and system improvements. The document also lists resolved bugs and known issues for developers. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• Overview
• New Features
• User Interface
• Application and Device Integration
• Network Connectivity
• Utilities
• Resolved Issues
• Known Issues
• Legal Disclaimer

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How can I add a shortcut to the BlackBerry home screen?

Use the Shortcut API in the net.rim.blackberry.api.homescreen package, creating a ShortcutProvider and adding it via HomeScreen.

How do I enable multi‑touch gestures on a BlackBerry device?

Set the Touchscreensettings.DETECT_PINCH property to 1 on the screen to activate pinch detection.

What API allows creating popup menus?

The net.rim.device.api.ui.menu package provides classes to create context‑aware popup menus.

Which package provides the OpenVG 1.1 Java binding?

The net.rim.device.api.openvg package implements the Java Binding for OpenVG 1.1 API.