RIM to Bring the Power of the Web to BlackBerry Application Development..

Research In Motion announced plans to introduce powerful new tools and technologies for web application developers to build highly-responsive, interactive, standalone web applications on BlackBerry smartphones. The new tools and technologies will include a new plug-in for Eclipse developers and new features for the BlackBerry Plug-in for Microsoft Visual Studio that support web development capabilities; as well as support for Gears, enabling web applications to run as standalone applications on BlackBerry smartphones. "As the BlackBerry Browser evolves to provide customers with a richer, more desktop-like experience, we are introducing powerful new web development tools and technologies to help developers create a more robust and optimal web experience for BlackBerry smartphone users," said Alan Brenner, Senior Vice President, BlackBerry Platform at Research In Motion. "Supporting web technologies and services is part of our ongoing commitment to providing best-in-class tools and services for mobile application development on the BlackBerry platform."