Missed the Sprint Instinct developer webcast? No problem

The actual webcast will be archived in a couple of days and I will post a link to it.

In the mean time, check this out for details (courtsey DanGJavaGeek):

http://wikis.sun.com/display/SPRINT/Sprint+Samsung+Instinct+2008+07+09+Webcast+1+of+2

Some highlights of the Sprint Instinct Developer Webcast:

OptRocky: Will there be some sort of update today for the phone itself? Raymond_Reeves_ADP> We are looking into areas that may need over the air (OTA) updates, however, we may not presently release specifics on scope and schedule for these. Please stay tuned to the ADP Portal to learn when these become available.

robinShazam: Could a techie please confirm the formats of audio supported for MMAPI recording? For example AMR (wide or narrow), WAV, etc
Jay-Sprint> Instinct supports widely adopted and efficient encoding formats AAC, AAC+ as well as AMR, QCELP, MIDI

Fontano: In the API, will there be access to the Video playback features of the instinct. So applications can be developed that can access Internet/Data based video streams. We are developing native applications for the various top of the line mobile phones to access our video streams and we are trying to identify if this will be an option for the Instinct and the Sprint network.
nathan_sprint_adp> Yes, Sprint has built out full video playback capabilities through JSR 135. We provide support for RTSP. You can look at the handset specs online to see all of the video codecs supported but a summary is h.264 video encoding with aac, aac+, mpeg3, mpeg4, etc

ilovecontrol: can you guys create some of the transitions they have. like flipping pages etc? I have seen something like this in other apis.
Jay-Sprint> We are looking at offering transitions, fade-in/fade-out features on future versions. Developers can create their own transition effects within their apps but no APIs available within the current Widget Library.


OptRocky: Will we see Sprint Devs releasing Theme packages for the Instinct in the future?
Raymond_Reeves_ADP> These are potential directions to take with this platform, however, it will require additional internal evaluations and no decision or commit exists as of yet.

CRiley570: I know there's no definite date, but any general feeling on release of that maintenance update besides in "months"?
Raymond_Reeves_ADP> We are looking to release identified updates at the earliest opportunity, however, due to the complex nature of the several items being looked at and feature interactions, while we are expeditiously working to have required updates released at the earliest, we are yet committing to a specific date.

OptRocky: When do you guys think we will start to see companys such as Time Warners AOL and Microsofts MSN release there Instant Messaging services on the Instinct?
Raymond_Reeves_ADP> Unfortunately we can speculate on the product development plans of these other companies. We may have to listen to the media and their individual postiions.

k_mehr: Will we have an app which will allow us to view PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT Files? Also what about a file explorer?
AMBREEN> Currently there is no such application available for this purpose. Integration will require custom development on the developer's part. We have noted down this request and will keep you updated via ADP website as we add new features and upgrades.

sprint4400: I'm sure many here are looking for answers as to how/when we'll be able to use already existing MIDP2.0 apps, like every other java enabled phone.
Jay-Sprint> Definitely understand your position and actively working on an update that will allow current MIDP2.0 apps to run on the Instinct. The Instinct Java platform is based on CLDC/MIDP2.0 with the UI model supported via the Widget Library.

OptRocky: Will there be any updates in the future to enable Flash (ex, .swf) files on the Instinct?
Jay-Sprint> There is no plan to support flash on current generation of Instinct.