So far, Windows Mobile developers didn’t have to bother too much about getting their applications through a certification process…this particular and very annoying bit of work was – so far – limited to Symbian applications targeting S60.
As Sony Ericsson used to be an UIQ licensee, their latest move leaves me extremely perplexed and surprised…they have just unveiled a signing program specifically for XPERIA X1 panels.
The process involves a set of criteria and two test houses, and will cost a three to four-figure dollar amount per year (depending on the number of panels involved). Fortunately, unsigned panels will be penalized with exclusion from Sony Ericsson’s marketing venues.
From my personal point of view, this borders on total idiocy: SE has struggled to get developers interested in panels in the past. Introducing signage is very unlikely to affect this situation in a positive matter…which means that XPERIA X1 users should look forward to even less plug-ins in the future.
Further information can be had here:
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/site/global/techsupport/mobile2market/p_mobile2market.jsp
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