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Tizen 2.0 Alpha SDK and Source Code release

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Today, we are happy to announce that Tizen 2.0 alpha source code and SDK are now available. We encourage developers to start working with these new features and functionality and provide feedback that can be used to improve Tizen during the final stages of its development. You can visit the community page to learn more about participating in Tizen project.

Tizen 2.0 alpha has additional features, tools, and other improvements, including:

  • Enhanced Web framework that provides better HTML5/W3C API support and more Tizen Device APIs
    • Multi-process Webkit2-based Web Runtime which provides better security and reliability for Web applications
    • Advanced HTML5 features such as video subtitles and captions, battery status API, screen orientation API, <keygen> and <details>, and more
    • New Tizen Device APIs for file transfer, notifications, and power control

Tizen developer hardware now available

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Sometimes there's no substitute for silicon.

We are pleased to announce that there is a new way to request Tizen development hardware. Beginning today, we are launching a program that will make it easier for qualified developers to find available development hardware running Tizen. The details of the program and the link to the request form can be found on the Development unit program page.

We hope to be able to offer hardware to developers on an ongoing basis, but for now, we have another batch of developer units, like the ones distributed at Tizen Conference and Tizen mini-summit at LinuxCon Japan. Please keep in mind that these units are only intended and useful for Tizen developers, since they do not contain all of the features that you would expect to see in a consumer device. In other words, don't plan on replacing your phone with it. These units are intended for developers who are building interesting applications for Tizen, so make sure that your request has plenty of information about your application development plans.

We have a limited supply, so we will only be able to offer a development unit to the top applicants. Applications are due by June 29 at 11:59 pm PST. We will provide additional notifications as more hardware is made available.

In addition, we also want to make it easier for hardware manufacturers to distribute development units to the community. If you have development or production hardware available and wish to distribute it through this program, please contact brian.warner@linuxfoundation.org, and we'll help you get started.

If you have questions about this program, please ask them on our Application-Dev mailing list.

HTML5 and Tizen at Orange Partner Days

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Learn more about HTML5, Tizen, and much more at Orange Partner Days in Paris on June 11 and 12.

Monday, June 11: HTML5 and Tizen

For Tizen developers, Monday afternoon is focused on HTML5, with a team of experts from Orange, Intel, Samsung, and others. Learn about:

  • real developer experiences from working with HTML5
  • distribution opportunities for HTML5 apps
  • how HTML5 is supported – from devices to browsers
  • Tizen platform, devices, and apps

Announcing Tizen Developer Contest by Intel

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UPDATE: The contest winners have been announced. Thanks for your participation!

We want to hear your advice, product feedback, and experiences on writing apps for Tizen devices and build the knowledge base of Tizen.org members.

Post a comment to this blog related to application development for Tizen devices. To be eligible for prizes, your comment must be at least 100 words long (that’s only about the length of this section), and include one of the following:

  • A testimonial on experience developing a Tizen app
  • Recommendations and/or product improvements for future releases of Tizen and/or product improvements
  • A solution to a specific challenge in Tizen development
  • Advice or a demo on how to write an app for Tizen
  • Porting an existing app to Tizen

Tizen 1.0 Larkspur SDK and Source Code Release

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Today we are excited to announce Tizen 1.0 Larkspur, including the addition of new complimentary components, as well as source code that focuses on enhancing stability and performance. We believe that these updates and new offerings improve the experience for developers. We are also continuing to work on improvements and additions, and we will be doing frequent updates to the SDK and source code. There are a few additional components that we plan to add in the coming weeks, and we will continue to fix bugs and add additional features.

We encourage you to download the new SDK and let us know what you think! You can learn more about where to ask questions or submit bugs by visiting our community page.

This release provides new features and other improvements, including the following updates to the SDK:

  • Simulator: A new browser-based tool that supports Tizen APIs and allows you to run and debug your web applications, and simulate running applications with various device profiles.
  • IDE: Enhancements include more flexibility around templates and debugging tools.
  • Emulator: Significantly improved emulator performance through Intel's Hardware Acceleration Manager for Windows and OpenGL acceleration for Linux.

What to expect at the 2012 Tizen Developer Conference

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It's hard to believe, but the 2012 Tizen Developer Conference is just a week away. If you haven't done so, now is a great time to register.

For those who are joining us, there are a number of things happening (PDF link) during the days and nights of the conference.

First, if you are new to San Francisco and want to see some sights, there will be a walking tour on Monday, leaving from the hacker lounge at noon. Then, registration begins at 3:00 pm, Monday afternoon. Stick around and see Tizen demos in the Market Street Foyer, from companies that are active in HTML5 development. On top of that, we'll be giving away an Ultrabook. Just visit some demonstrations and be there for the drawing. The winner could be you!

The opening keynote will be by Imad Sousou from Intel and Jong-Deok Choi from Samsung, followed by a dinner sponsored by Tizen Association. Afterwards, check out the Hacker's lounge, and try to beat Dawn Foster at Werewolf.

On Tuesday, we have more keynotes from Dave Johnson of Adobe Systems, Kiyohito Nagata from Docomo, and James Pearce from Facebook, followed by conference sessions. Tuesday afternoon, we'll have a booth crawl with local food and beer tastings, and another chance to win an ultrabook. Afterwards, there will be a reception at The California Academy of Sciences, sponsored by Intel, Samsung, and Vodafone. Tuesday night is more werewolf, and, of course, the hacker's lounge will be open with late night snacks and drinks.

Finally, on Wednesday we'll have more sessions, and finish with a hands-on Tizen developers lab.

Tizen Developer Conference Agenda

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We have published the schedule of events, including the full list of sessions for Tizen Conference being held May 7-9 in San Francisco. We have talks planned on a wide variety of topics, including Tizen Architecture, Tizen WebAPIs, HTML5, In-Vehicle Infotainment, Tizen telephony, graphics, and much more. Be sure to register for the conference before we run out of space.

We also want to thank everyone for all the conference submissions. We received over 140 proposals and were able to accept 47 sessions into the program.

These submissions were reviewed by the program committee and placed into two main categories: Platform and Application. We will have plenty of sessions for people developing applications and people interested in working on Tizen platform, itself, to build devices running Tizen.

We will also have beginner and advanced tracks, intended to separate the more introductory-level topics from those targeted at a more advanced technical audience. Whether you are an expert or a novice, you will find sessions that meet your needs.

Check out the agenda and register for the conference before space is filled!

Visit the conference page for more details on the event.

Tizen Conference CFP has been extended!

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We have received over 50 proposals for Tizen Conference, but we would like a few more, so we're extending the deadline for another week to give you a little more time to submit your proposal.

We're looking for additional sessions in all areas: application development and deployment, device and product development, platform development, and Tizen project, process, and progress.

Please see the CFP for more details.

The new deadline for proposals is March 15, 11:59 PST.

Tizen SDK Beta and Source Code Updates

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Today, we are happy to announce that Tizen beta source code and SDK are available. We encourage developers to start working with these new features and functionality to provide feedback that can be used to improve Tizen during the final stages of its development. You can visit the community page to learn more about participating.

Compared with the earlier code preview, the beta has additional features, tools, and other improvements, including:

Please keep in mind that, like the earlier version, this is a preview and not yet designed for use to create production applications. Further enhancements and improvements to Tizen and its development environment will continue as we work towards a final release, targeted for the second quarter of 2012.

Call for papers and registration are now open for Tizen conference in May

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We're looking forward to seeing you at Tizen conference on May 7-9, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco. We are encouraging Tizen developers, app developers, platform designers, operators, OEMs, hardware vendors, software vendors, open-source enthusiasts, and anyone engaged in Tizen to contribute and participate in the call for papers (CFP). We are inviting proposals for presentations in a wide variety of areas:

  • Application development and deployment
  • Device/Product development
  • Platform development
  • Tizen project, process, and progress
  • We welcome submissions on any other Tizen related topics. Be creative. The program committee will look at each submission to create a vibrant and interesting conference.

Learn more about the requirements and other details, by visiting the call for papers page. You can register for the conference now or you can wait until March 12th, when sessions will be announced, to find out if your proposal has been accepted. Timeline for CFP and conference information:  

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