Nokia releases SNAP Mobile SDK 2.0

Handset giant Nokia released the SNAP Mobile Software Development Kit 2.0, updating its end-to end solution for Java-based mobile gaming. Promising more intuitive mobile game development aided by a simpler API, faster emulation and testing tools, the free SNAP Mobile SDK 2.0 enables creation of connected Java ME mobile games for a broad range of Nokia and non-Nokia devices. According to Nokia, the SDK makes it easier for developers and publishers to create game titles boasting online community functionality like in-game user registration and log-in, unique user identification, multiplayer and massively multiplayer competition (complete with opponent matchmaking and player rankings), instant messaging and contact list building.

For more on the SNAP Mobile SDK 2.0:
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