Adobe AIR Development

[EraserX]

Does anyone with experience making blackberry apps, in general, know if annotations are permitted on the submitted screenshots?  For example:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toki-tori-hd/id407947726?mt=8

Thanks!

~Nick

[JRab]

i dont know the answer to that question but am really interested in anyone else that might know for sure. it would defintely liven things up in the app world site / store. also on that note, i wish they would change the resolution of screen shots to something a little larger than what they have now (i think the main reason is because they never had a resolution higher than phones up until this point).

[peter9477]

They've said nothing about what the screenshot content should be, so I can't imagine why they wouldn't allow it.  At the very least, have you really got anything to lose by trying?  Give it a shot and let us know how it goes.  Just be sure to save your original unannotated screenshot so you can revert to them if they don't like it.

[EraserX]

My concern is that by submitting annotated screenshots that they will reject my aplacation and that this rejection will come after the free playbook offer so that I will not qualify for a playbook.

[jtegen]

As long as your app is submitted and in the pipeline, you should be OK.  The deadline is not a deadline of acceptance but a deadline of submission.  You could always update the app at the time of signing or even wait until after acceptance.

[EraserX]

The problem is that it is not clear to me whether the offer requires apps to be submitted prior to the deadline in a form which is acceptable.  That is to say, if an app requires changes made after the deadline to be accepted, I am not sure that this app would qualify for the offer.  Any thoughts?

[billfoust]

I'd say that depends on the app and the changes need. For instance, we will ALL need to code-sign the app at some point, and this may well happen after the deadline. We all know it needs to happen and so it couldn't be a reason for rejection.

On the other hand, if your app isn't functional until said changes are made, then I would say it is likely to be rejected.

I think the minimalist approach is best here. i'd say it's far better to submit a functional app without as many features as  you would like, than to submit a app that does not function and is full of 'placeholder' content.

If your primary goal is simply to get a device, then i'd say scale back your ampitions. in the words of Guy Kawasaki: "Don't worry, be crappy". (i.e. its better to get out there with something crappy than to wait)

Bill

[jffurlan]

Because of the lack of Tablet OS filter in app world I submitted my screenshots as images on the device (I downloaded the PB press photos and layered my screen shots on it). I had hoped this would avoid any confusion from an end user. I would really hope this doesn't effect my submission, but I will definitely let everyone know if it does.

[noahnu]

I don't think there is much to worry about in regards to the deadline as the offer has been extended to March 15th.

[EraserX]

Are you kidding? I submitted my first app on December 24tg and haven't heard anything yet.