Opera Widgets

web technologies, such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript, resulting
in a larger pool of developers who can create multi-platform
widgets. Developers do not require special tools, different
programming languages or access to/knowledge of a closed,
proprietary system for development—creating W3C-standardscompliant
widgets is akin to writing a standards-compliant webpage.
The Opera Widgets SDK, made up of tools, libraries,
documentation and examples, eases the development process
even further while facilitating cross-platform widget development.
Opera Widgets SDK tools and resources
Opera Widget Emulator : With this tool, you can see how a
widget appears on different devices, including devices with low
bandwidth. Our updated version will also include emulated WAC
1.0 APIs (Accelerometer, Camera, etc) to enhance development
even further.
Opera Dragonfly : These developer tools allow you to debug
JavaScript and inspect CSS and the DOM.
JavaScript libraries: The Opera Widget SDK includes several
JavaScript libraries, for example for animations and media queries.
Documentation for beginners: This material presents the
basics for creating, packaging and distributing widgets, with tips
on making resources more consistent, as well as some graphical
and code resources to help speed up development.
Opera’s widget runtime for Android gives developers the
tools necessary to develop the next level of applications for
smartphones, while at the same time utilizing the Wholesale
Applications Community (WAC) as a distribution platform.
Opera WAC 1.0 runtime for Android
• Based on Opera’s core technology
• Android Home-screen integration
• Multiple widgets running simultaneously
• Widgets floating mode support
• WAC 1.0 API support
• Apps formats support: JIL/WAC 1.0, W3C
WAC is the result of operators, OEMs and technology providers
coming together to codify and simplify application development in
order to build an applications community that will be home to the
biggest application market in the world.
Never standing still
Opera Software works together wirh many industry leaders
to promote the use of open web standards in widget creation.
Opera has worked closely with Ericsson in the development of the
Ericsson eStore solution, which provides a much larger audience
and market for a wider array of applications. Alongside developing
consumer-facing technology solutions such as the eStore,
Opera has also worked with Ericsson and other operators, such
as Vodafone, to promote widget education and development
through events and widget competitions.
Desktop Emulator
Business/Product inquiries
Phone: +47 2369 2400 (GMT + 1)
E-mail: sales11@opera.com
Widget Manager
Press inquiries
Phone: +47 2369 3242 (GMT +1)
E-mail: press11@opera.com
Other resources
http://www.opera.com/widgets/sdk/
Get the Opera Widgets SDK for tools and in-depth information
on developing Opera Widgets.
http://widgets.opera.com/
WAC in eStore
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