The Barnes & Noble NOOK Developer program has continued to progress, with a new dev kit now available to help facilitate the creation and delivery of apps on the NOOK Color.

Some of these tools and resources include access to "Developer Mode" services, which will enable Android Debugging Bridge Access on the NOOK to help with the debugging process; early access to development tools and APIs; and the ability to consult with other developers and NOOK App technical experts.

Alongside the release of this new set of tools, Barnes & Noble is also opening application submission for qualified third-party developers and content providers, the company said in a press release. As part of the new resources included in the NOOK Developer update, developers go through an app review and acceptance process that allows the company to ensure that the content is "appropriate for the Barnes & Noble customer."

There is no fee for developers to participate in the NOOK Developer program, and those whose paid apps are accepted by the company will receive 70% of the sales.



NOOK Developer was launched last fall as an initiative to work with developers on creating reading-centric content and apps that would increase the value of the NOOK Color platform and help "enrich and extend the reading experience." A major firmware update is scheduled for the spring, which will bring customers access to new apps like email, with more coming over time.


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