What is it?
A web based self service portal for Blink partners can
- Facility for partners to create their own Blink app shells
- Upload artwork assets
- Upload signing certificates and provisioning profiles
- Create and Download Apps
What is it not?
- It is NOT an MDM solution
- It is the partner or customer’s responsibility to manage the distribution of apps internally or in the app store
- It is NOT a security system.
What is an app shell?
- Native container for Blink Mobile Platform
- Branded with your artwork
- Same code base as the master app
- Adds additional native functionality missing from web browsers such as
- QR / Barcode scanning
- Large local database support
- Push Notifications
- Access to device stored information
- Social media integration
Using the App Factory
Before you begin, you will need to be registered with Blink Mobile. This can be achieved by creating an account at the Blink App Shell Portal. ( https://apps.blinkm.co ). Once your registration request is approved you can then access the service.
Currently the App Shell Portal is for iOS apps only. Android and Windows application are to follow.
Click here for the current Android app shell build process.
Click here for the current Windows app shell build process.
- Preparing
- Test your answerSpace using the mBaas Enterprise Pilot Application
- Ensure all whitelisted domains are associated with your answerSpace
- Ensure you have appropriate artwork
- Decide on your app name and bundle identifier
Building your first app
To build an App Shell you need to complete 3 components.
Create the artwork set your App will use.
Within this section you upload all the assets required by your App Shell.
These include icons and splash scree
The portal will ensure all artwork meet the required sizes. Click here for a list of artwork sizes.
Or you can download a zip file of samples, (See attachments section below)