Mobile development goes web 2.0: SWFPack
Today; I would like to make the introduction of a new innovation. I don’t use ‘innovation’ word to be cool or look corporate; I really mean it. I will try to make the value proposition in 3 short steps;
- Flash Lite developers have to pack their content for distribution
- Packaging is a hassle for developers on Windows, and impossible for Mac & Linux users
- SWFPack is a novel online service offering a cross platform, zero-install and easy to use Web 2.0 solution.
Yes, yet another innovation from Kuneri (like KuneriLite and KISS60). No installation, no prerequisites, no Windows jail, no SDKs, no set up struggles, no waiting, no payment.. Give your SWF file, SWFPack prepares your SIS file in a second. Can not be simpler; can not be faster; can not be easier.
SWFPack is scheduled to be released on 23rd October if everything goes fine. We just wanted to give a short introduction with a little sneak peek. Please check out current features and screenshots below, and we will be very happy to receive your feelings and even early feature requests ;)
Highlights
- Cross Platform (Online; works on any modern browser)
- No installation
- Fast ( 1-2 seconds to compile )
- Easy (Web 2.0 UI)
- Cheap (Free, just sign up)
Features
- S60 3.x compatible SIS files (Cab, NFL WRT Widget support on the way)
- Works with Adobe Flash Lite Player 1.x, 2.x or 3.x
- Supports Flash Lite Developer Edition player
- Automatic signing of SIS with certification valid for next 15-years
- Supports Symbian Signed Certification: Open Signed, Certified Signed and Express Signed
- Full S60 compatible (functionality and user experience)
- Enhanced memory management
- Content protection: protects application from accidental deletion and malicious use
- Supports Flash Lite 2.x compatible only applications
- Automatic application launch at phone start-up (upcoming)
September 16th, 2008 at 18:56
As a Mac user, this is truly awesome. Fills a big void for the Mac developer community (like myself). Once again guys, fantastic work!
September 16th, 2008 at 18:58
Hi Ugur,
Congrats, this is really really cool !! :)
Leonardo
September 16th, 2008 at 19:05
we are waiting your product, it’s seem to be very useful.
great work ;)
September 16th, 2008 at 19:05
Will be looking forward to it.
Great Job!
September 16th, 2008 at 19:07
Hi Ugur,
Nice!
We just missed a little timing ;)
// chall3ng3r //
September 16th, 2008 at 19:17
Ugar – very nice indeed.
Is there any possibility of including a custom icon (SVG or PNG) to be used by the application?
Looking forward to seeing it once it’s launched – also really interested in the WRT support. Any chance for Python S60 support? ;)
September 16th, 2008 at 19:26
Simply superb!
Look forward to playin with it!
September 16th, 2008 at 19:26
very nice Ugur – glad to see you’re continuing to support the FL community.
September 16th, 2008 at 19:35
[...] guys at Kuneri did it again ! They are showcasing their upcoming new online service SWFPack to package Flash Lite content for mobile [...]
September 16th, 2008 at 19:40
Really nice job!
Pasi
September 16th, 2008 at 20:38
Awesome!! Waiting for it :-)
September 16th, 2008 at 20:41
Why am I not surprised?!
Thumbs up, keep up the good work Kuneri crew!
September 16th, 2008 at 21:37
This looks really interesting. I will definatley check it out when it launches. Great work guys!
September 16th, 2008 at 21:42
Great idea! Can’t wait to try it out.
September 16th, 2008 at 21:44
Congrats Ugur! Good job Kuneri team!!
Ciao
Andrea
September 16th, 2008 at 22:17
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 16th, 2008 at 22:47
Hats off for you Mr Ugur
Look forward to playing with these new toys.
Salud
September 16th, 2008 at 23:36
Great job!
Each news from kuneri is a great step for the flash lite community. Congratulatios! we look forward to try it!
September 16th, 2008 at 23:52
Fantastic! I’m really looking forward to see this babe in action.
And congratulations, you guys rock!
September 16th, 2008 at 23:53
[...] que la gente de Kuneri (creadores de KuneriLite y KISS60), ha decidido crear una aplicación para empaquetar swfs… pero eso ya lo tenían no? Si, pero en este caso la aplicación está en un servidor con lo [...]
September 17th, 2008 at 3:53
Cool! Ugur, that’s very nice!
September 17th, 2008 at 4:10
[...] Kuneri has posted a news, using SWFPack you only need give your SWF file, SWFPack prepares your SIS file in a second. Can not be simpler; can not be faster; can not be easier. You only make 3 steps: [...]
September 17th, 2008 at 7:35
Thanks a lot guys, we are very happy to hear :)
@Bryan: You can use custom SVG icons (no PNG atm); you can do almost everything expected from a Professional tool. Python S60 and other features are on our ToDo list; will happen as well. We just need some first steps :)
We are planning to post a screencast later this week and show more of the system.
cheers,
Ugur.-
September 17th, 2008 at 9:43
Hi Ugur!!
If you give up like this free, then how about revenue generation? Is it for market penetration? Just thought.
Regards,
krishna
September 17th, 2008 at 14:04
Looks great. As a Mac user; creating sis files from swf is one of the last things I still do on my aging PC; but not for long. The features look great.
September 17th, 2008 at 14:46
[...] at Kuneri published a great news for Flash Lite developers, their upcoming new online service SWFPack to package Flash Lite content for mobile phones. Packaging is a hassle for developers on Windows, [...]
September 17th, 2008 at 16:58
cool stuff guys! Really amazing to just use the packaging stuff online! it also works with zip files if I am not confused? :)
September 17th, 2008 at 23:16
Look forward to trying it.
September 17th, 2008 at 23:38
[...] Kuneri launched what they are calling “SWFPack”. [...]
September 18th, 2008 at 6:55
Thanks all again!
@khrisna: We are working on some business models. Maybe will offer some extra features for monthly subscription, but our aim is to provide it completely for free. But consider this as a community driven tool; will ask the community for decisions before anything. Time will show :)
@thomas: ZIP files are for projects involving extra files/folders. If there is only one SWF, no need for ZIP.
cheers!
Ugur.-
September 18th, 2008 at 22:19
[...] vez criaram um serviço online que faz este processo, o SWFPack. Assim evita-se alguns problemas pois a configuração e instalação dos ficheiros necessários [...]
September 19th, 2008 at 15:19
Hello!
I’ve just seen about NFL on Bill’s blog today and immediately your SWFPack came into my mind…so a suggestion to implement this into you web 2.0 app (if you haven’t already done so) ;-)
Cheers,
Alen
September 19th, 2008 at 15:32
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September 20th, 2008 at 14:26
[...] news is that our recently announced innovation SWFPack will support NFL packaging within next [...]
September 23rd, 2008 at 12:21
AWESOME!