The official unveiling of the BlackBerry 10 OS was followed by the introduction of the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha, a prototype phone meant to test the applications in the developmental stages. The device will be handed over to all the developers who attend BlackBerry 10 Jam, informs the official BlackBerry blog.
It has been created to aid developers and does not run the final BlackBerry 10 OS. The prototype should assist them to come up with applications and software that need to be tested and optimized for the forthcoming mobile platform from RIM. This may help the company to do away with usability or interface issues before the phone based on this operating system hits the market.
“It’s important to get this prototype into the hands of our partners now so that you can help us deliver the type of high-quality content that will make BlackBerry 10 so special. With the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha, you can test your apps on real hardware to work out interface, ergonomic and usability issues. This device is also a show of our commitment to helping developers build engaging apps for BlackBerry 10,†stated Alex K. on the Inside BlackBerry Developer blog.
The handset’s front panel flaunts a 4.2-inch multi-touch screen of 1280 x 768p resolutions and lacks a physical QWERTY keypad. The cellular ready phone is complete with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity options and supports a micro SIM card. It has been embedded with a micro-USB port as well as a micro-HDMI connector for displaying content on monitors and televisions.
The BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha will not be available for sale.
