Qualcomm Technologies, has announced the general availability of the LTE Broadcast Software Development Kit (SDK) through the Qualcomm Developer Network. According to Qualcomm, the LTE Broadcast SDK is designed to empower software developers to create applications that harness the unique benefits of LTE Broadcast connectivity and content delivery on LTE Broadcast capable devices featuring Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processors. Developers will be able to access a common application protocol interface (API) that can be used in all regions around the world that are trialing, testing or deploying LTE Broadcast.
Qualcomm said that the LTE Broadcast solution which is designed, optimized and integrated for Snapdragon LTE capable processors has been tested among the major infrastructure vendors over the past three years, resulting in a superior level of interoperability and product maturity.
"LTE Broadcast will fundamentally transform the way we experience and interact with live content. The availability of our LTE Broadcast SDK will provide developers with the tools to innovate and create applications and services that will enable LTE Broadcast technology to reach its full potential. With a common API, the expansion of LTE Broadcast-based features will broaden the ecosystem, stimulate development and enhance user experiences in new and unique ways.”
- Raj Talluri, senior vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc