4.01.2011

Join the Early Access Program for webOS 3.0 for HP Touchpad and beyond

Join the Early Access Program for webOS 3 Join the Early Access Program for webOS 3.0 for HP Touchpad and beyond

HP webOS 3.0 SDK, HP TouchPad, webOS, Early Access Program

The HP webOS 3.0 SDK developer beta is now available for download through the webOS Developer Early Access Program. This is the first webOS release specifically targeted at the HP TouchPad, and we want to make sure you have time to make great apps ready for this exciting platform. Here’s what you need to do to start developing using the newest version of HP’s groundbreaking mobile operating system, and developing great apps for the TouchPad. It has everything you need to start developing apps for HP TouchPad and the next-generation of webOS devices:

Use Enyo, the new framework that supports new and future webOS form factors

Leverage core webOS features like Just Type, Synergy, Exhibition and more

Reference new UI components, layouts and application examples

Get helpful guidance on app structuring, design and navigation for TouchPad

Bringing your app to millions, from consumers to the enterprise

Developing for an innovative platform in webOS and an awesome new device like the TouchPad would already be significant on its own. But the story is much larger than that. That’s because HP is using webOS to create a seamless, secure and connected experience across a multitude of products from smartphones, tablets, PCs, printers and other products that serve millions, from consumers to the enterprise. Developing for webOS now puts you in a position to deliver innovative apps to potentially millions of devices every year.

Creating apps for the HP TouchPad is clearly just the beginning for this next chapter in webOS. The opportunity is incredible. And it’s yours for the taking.

To get access to the Beta SDK, you need to be in the webOS Early Access Program:

If you aren’t already signed up as a webOS Developer or Community member, click here to sign up.

Once you are signed up, log in to the forums at least once to activate your account.

Send an email to pdc@palm.com to request early access, or if you are having trouble with the sign-up process.