Bypasses restrictions of StyleTap emulator

StyleTap has released the StyleTap iOS Wrapper SDK, a new tool for developers. The code lets users bring PalmOS apps to iOS in a way that doesn't violate App Store guidelines. A Palm app is wrapped into the StyleTap platform, the company explains, in such a way that anything restricted by Apple is removed. Developers receive an Xcode template project, and guidelines for internal use or submitting to Apple. PRC and PDB files along with StyleTap license info must be inserted into the project, which can then be built out to create the final iOS app.

The StyleTap technology originally started out as a PalmOS emulator for iOS, but by its nature was restricted to jailbroken devices. The company is said to be handling the cost of the SDK package on a customer-by-customer basis. It cautions that it can't guarantee Apple will accept a ported app, but organizations should nevertheless be able to deploy work internally.

by MacNN Staff