Hi, Just got notification that one of my apps was approved for Blackberry App World. I ported it from my Android version to try and earn one of the free Blackberry tablets. I hope this means I get one! The coolest part of this is that I now have the same app in three different markets - iOS, Android and Blackberry. Just 9 short months ago I wondered if I would EVER get an app done. Then I came across buzztouch, and the rest has been history! I've gushed about buzztouch enough already, but I can honestly say it's helping me accomplish things I didn't even know were possible. Here's the Blackberry link in case anybody is interested: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/87897/?lang=en And, here's basically how I got it done: * Downloaded and installed the Blackberry Plugin for Eclipse * Stripped out all Google Maps references in my v1.4 buzztouch code, as the Tablet OS doesn't support it yet * Registered with the Blackberry Vendor Portal, and got all my certificates * Used the Blackberry plugin to "blackberryize" my app and do the required signing * Used the online Blackberry tool to verify my app, sign it (again I think...not sure), and submit it * Used the Blackberry Vendor Portal to provide the details * Waited a couple weeks Overall it was a relatively simple process (though not necessarily for the faint of heart). The app is for sure not optimized for tablet viewing, but I guess it's good enough since they approved it! If anybody is going through this process and gets stuck, don't hesitate to ping me. Mark

Superb mate, awesome news! You deserve recognition in EVERY market. Nice one.

this is class! keep up the good work, as I'm just starting off i hope to be in your situation 9 months down the line! cheers for the advice on how to get it done, once i master the apple market ill hopefully branch out to android and blackberry Chris

nice work man

Your'e the man of the hour Mark! Congrats, I gave up on blackberry market when my eclipse collapsed on me and when I realised how much work I needed to put just to get a blackberry tablet. Thumbs up! BR/Stefan

I agree, @Stefan...it was probably more work that it'll ultimately be worth. I haven't gotten the "your tablet is in the mail" email yet, but at the very least, it was a fun technical challenge. I have one more app in their queue that just got rejected for signing issues...trying to figure that out. Not sure what the driving force behind all this is for me! ;-) Mark

Mark, I two had two BT apps approved on the BlackBerry Market . After approval it took them a week to ask for my shipping details, and then they said it would be 72 hours until the device ships. It's been almost a week since! They aren't exactly efficient... Anyhow, the funny thing is that I never tested my app, nor even convert it properly in Eclipse. I just removed the Maps references, and used their converter.

Hey Javoooo, Yeah, it does appear to be a pretty slack process. I tried testing mine in their Playbook simulator, but it ran so slow it was darn near impossible. To be entirely honest, I'm not sure exactly how it looks on the Playbook! I have to assume they did their testing, and the results are up to their standards. If I ever get the tablet, I'll load it up and check for sure. Thanks for the heads up on the slow timetable. Mark

Your the man! I have several apps up in the Apple and Android market because of Buzztouch but always wanted to try Blackberry as well. You have given me hope Mark!

Haha- I don't know what mine look like either! Initially I sent them an app that used a button menu, and I thought that might look a bit messed up on a tablet, so I quickly made a quiz in 1.4. Turns out both got accepted, though. The process got stalled for the button menu one as a had to complete a copyright waiver thingo. I'm not expecting any sales really, I listed both apps as free to try to bribe the reviewers into accepting me.

way to go mark! just waiting on the company vendor approval so i can submit mine. i've been testing my app on the Simulator/VMware Fusion they reccomend. it's a 30 day trial of Fusion - so i'll have to keep reacquiring that continue testing/developing after this.... looks pretty close to the Android app. it doesn't seem to like the menu header image tho. i noticed bot Androind and Blackberry don;t seem to like when you specify the size of the image. When i remove the size and any other 'options' on the image (like rounded corners) then it works. i wish i knew what size these devices want, i'm just guessing starting with 300x150 pixel sized headers. I just procured a Curve so i can test it on the actual device. Planning to do that Friday.

Nice work! I am still waiting to hear back on mine. It got kicked back initially because I did not select 2.0 as the min OS. I used the eclipse plug-in tool. I wasn't able to get the simulator to work either. The fact that you have to buy (or use free trial) software to run the sim is a bit of a joke. Jim

Felicitation mon gars, tu a toujours ete brave et surtout ingenieux. Congratulations my man. You are always brave and very smart. I hope I will one of my app into market pretty soon. Thanks for your insight

Congratulations, how long to get approval? Fred

Holy spaghetti monster, I just got my tracking number! It's been sent.

@Crown - Mine initially got kicked back for the same reason. @Stand Up - Merci! @Fred - Took about two weeks...I sorta lost track. @Javoooo - Sweet! @EVERYBODY - Thanks!

Great news. Nobody deserves it more than you. What I want to know is when did you find the time in between your '"Real job", getting the kids to softball, and being the best "go to" guy in the forum!

Hi @Stephen...thanks! Not sure I deserve it more than others...some super great people in this forum! As for the time question...@David and I keep the same hours, if you know what I mean! Mark

Yea, I know. Scary.

Awesome @Gonorthwest and javoooo!! Mine was approved this past Saturday and it was paid. I received the shipping info on Sunday but haven't heard nothing since. Hoping for the tracking email soon! I like javoooo used the online converter. Used but 1.5 and one b.t 1.4. I will now try to get into the Nook marketplace! Then I think all grounds will be covered. When Im successful I will post in the forum

Ohhh...Nook! Another technical challenge! Sweet! Have you had many downloads of your app on BB?

The reporting wasn't available until today and I haven't checked yet.. I'm not sure how it will fair but I would never know without trying. Edit: Sorry I just noticed that I could view download reports inside of the portal. I was confused why I had to sign up with digital river for other reports.. A little confusing. Anyway, just one download on the day that it was approved so I'm guessing that was possibly the reviewer :)

Congrats GoNorthWest!!!!! Nice looking app, and very helpful for me personally because I'm learning the Christian Religion. Thank you so much.

Congratulations Mark. Couldn't be more deserved! Steve

Sweet, congrats. They are going to have to find more things to port to, I think you have all of them with this app ;-)

@FREECOsoft - very true! Somebody did mention Nook today!

Just got an email tonight...my app qualified me for the free PlayBook! Just filled in my shipping info, and the tablet should be in the mail in the next 72 hours! So stoked! Never, never, NEVER would this have happened without buzztouch and all the fine folks in the forum. Many thanks to everybody! Mark

Awesome Mark!! Mine arrived on Wednesday however I never received the tracking number. I haven't played with it yet. I've gifted it to my mom and she was stoked about it. Once I get back stateside ill give it a whirl if she lets me lol. Congrats again. All because of Buzztouch we had this opportunity. I'm completely grateful. Thanks again!