AT&T opens APIs for Android platform to help app developers

LAS VEGAS, USA: Today AT&T launched open APIs for the Android platform that will help developers create more unique apps for U-verse TV.

The APIs allow developers to use AT&T technology in their apps and work with experts at AT&T Labs and the AT&T Foundry, said a press release.

AT&T's open network helps innovators inside and outside the company to quickly offer new ways for customers to interact with their devices and U-verse service.

AT&T first launched its U-verse Enabled program and APIs for other mobile platforms in late 2011.

"When U-verse customers use our interactive apps, they're more engaged and more satisfied with their experience," said GW Shaw, Vice President of Video and U-verse Services, AT&T Home Solutions. "We look forward to working with more developers to bring fun and innovative apps to U-verse."

U-verse customers can play their best hand, right from their couch

Developer Splitmo used AT&T's open APIs and the U-verse enabled platform to create Poker Night TV, a new app available today. Up to eight players can join for a virtual poker game on their U-verse TV and supporting smartphone or tablet. All the customer needs to add is a lounge singer and an all-you-can-eat buffet and they're practically in Vegas.

"Our focus is to integrate your TV and mobile apps in innovative ways, and AT&T's open APIs allowed us to bring Poker Night TV to more than 5 million U-verse TV customers in a quick and easy way," said Splitmo founder Rob Witman. "We're proud to make our game app available on the AT&T platform."

Customers can play the game by connecting their smartphone or tablet to their U-verse TV receiver over Wi-Fi, added the release.