A beta version of a alcheMo designed to port Java-based games to the iPhone has been revealed. Innaworks aims to answer the demands for Java support on the iPhone by at the very least ensuring developers can tweak their titles to run on iPhone.

The app is designed to instantly port a standard Java Platform, Micro Edition (Java ME) mobile game to the iPhone and iPod Touch. It’s completely automatic and no tweaks or adjustments on the developers’ end is necessary.

Said Stephen Cheng, CEO of Innaworks:

“With the expected introduction of iPhone’s AppStore in June, iPhone is emerging as a serious gaming platform. We are amazed by the effectiveness of the touch screen and accelerometer on enhancing gaming experience. We expect the early backers among game publishers to significantly benefit from their first mover advantage. alcheMo for iPhone will help mobile game publishers to reach the eagerly awaiting gamers with quality games on iPhone and iPod touch.”

Two thumbs up to Innaworks here. They are right. Gaming IS going to be big. Once that app store launches I’m looking forward to browsing all the titles (and games) I have been craving.

[via MacWorld]

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The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) has posted over 60 sessions for your perusal on the WWDC website. Everything from ‘Cocoa Fundamentals’ to ‘What’s New for Podcast Producer’ to ‘Mastering iPhone Table Views’ is there. If you’re a developer you might want to peruse the sessions that are up for offer.

The WWDC is the most important annual event for hardware, software and mobile developers. Thousands of developers from all around the globe meet each year to make new contacts, learn from Apple architects and engineers… and hopefully have a good time while doing it.

This years’ WWDC is running from June 9-13 in San Francisco at the Moscone Center.

Tickets to WWDC08 are starting at $1295.00. Pick up your tickets here.

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Today Apple announced the dates for the Worldwide Developers Conference 2008. The conference will run from June 9th to 13th. There will be ‘3 Tracks to Innovation’… Namely the iPhone, the Macintosh platform and the IT sector. Each track will have the usual bevy of info sessions for dev techniques and much more.Tickets are starting at $1,295, with combo packs, ADC-specific memberships and premium membership tickets also available. For more pricing information from Apple, click here.

More conference info direct from Apple about WWDC:

Technical Presentation Sessions
Hear from the engineers behind the latest innovations in iPhone OS, Leopard, and Leopard Server . Receive code-level information and practical guidance you need to make the most of Apple technologies in your development. These presentations provide in-depth coverage of development topics, followed by Q&A with the speakers.

Hands-on Sessions
Bring your laptop to code along as Apple engineers lead these hands-on sessions. Learn best practices and coding methods that you can quickly apply to your development process.

Labs
Get hands-on experience at the Mac, IT, and iPhone Labs and work one-to-one with Apple engineers on code-level issues, creating an optimal user experience, troubleshooting, or integrating Apple technologies to add new features in your application. Schedule a specific time or just drop in for a consultation on the technical topics critical to you.

Special Events
The WWDC experience extends beyond the session schedule to include captivating lunchtime and evening activities. These events provide you the chance to relax and connect with your peers, Mac community leaders, and Apple engineers.

For more information and to register, click here.

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Tom Van Lenten of Google’s Mac Team has announced the release of Google Toolbox for Mac. It’s an open-source project available to Mac software developers.

Says Van Lenten: “This first release is a little eclectic. It starts with some simple utilities that we seem to need in just about every project, helpers for graphical things and for building unittests. In time, we’ll add more utilities, more interesting and complex classes, and other interesting stuff.”

For command line access, go here.

[Source]

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Ok all you developers out there, the Leopard Dev Center is open for business. Looks like there are a lot of juicy resources in there for the seasoned developer and newbie alike.

Inside you will find:

• A huge reference library
• Software seeds
• Leopard technology guides
• Coding snippets to get you started
• All kinds of videos to help you on your way

As usual, you have to be an ADC member to login. If you don’t have a free account already you can sign up here.

Check out the Leopard Development Center >

Important: Some resources do require select and premiere membership.

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For all you crazy developers out there, the new iPhone Developer Center looks pretty darn comprehensive.

The center has complete web development guidelines to help you design apps for maximum effect and usability on iPhone.

There’s also a section with ‘iPhone Tech Talk Videos’. Very cool.

On top of that there’s a huge section full of sample code and a complete reference library. This is the treasure trove of information seasoned developers will enjoy. Heck, newbies should lap this up as well.

You’ll need an ADC membership to access all this info, so if you don’t have one you can get one here. It’s free of charge.

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